Although originally made for use in military exercises or survival packs, today paracord is a big part of the diy community too. Indeed, many have discovered that the strong, tubular woven line lends itself very well to the making of jewellery. The many different knotted bracelets in particular are popular around the web and adorn the wrists of a great many Danes - both men and women. Of course, we have noticed this too, which is why you will find a large and exciting selection of parachute line in various colours and thicknesses in our range.
Where do paracord bracelets come from?
It started quite simply as a practical way for people who used this kind of line in everyday life to store it in a convenient way. By attaching it to a bracelet that could be fastened with a lobster clasp, a wide plastic clip or similar, the cord was always to hand, not tangled up and easy to tie up to the right length.
This meant that the bracelet had to be untied each time the cord was used, and so there was a quick sport in tying it in different ways each time. Moreover, the more complex it was tied, the longer the line could be in a single bracelet. With these bracelets, it is possible to wear 3.5 metres or more of paracord around the wrist in an easy and practical way.
However, the paracord you can buy in most hobby shops is what is called imitation parachute cord, which is cheap parachute cord made for jewellery and hobby purposes. It's not as strong as the original version, but instead softer and significantly easier to work with.
What can you do with parachute cord?
The most obvious thing to make with paracord is definitely knotted parachute cord bracelets make your own, but that certainly doesn't mean you'll get bored if you give it a go. In fact, with a simple search online, you can find hundreds of different and exciting ways to tie parachute bracelets.
It ranges from the very simple to the most advanced with several different colours and knotting techniques in the same bracelet. This way, you can continue to challenge yourself and make more and more detailed bracelets as you become familiar with the different techniques.
As well as knotted bracelets, faux parachute cord is also really popular for other projects such as necklaces, key rings and scarves. You can use the colourful cord for whatever you want, it's easy to work with, strong and durable, and it comes in lots of great colours - both solid and patterned.
How do you make parachute bracelets?
If you're interested in parachute cord for bracelets, then you've come to the right place, because here you'll find a huge range of different colours and thicknesses, so you can tie all the most popular bracelets yourself. It's super easy to make braided bracelets from paracord cord, and you can make the most beautiful bracelets with uncomplicated techniques. To make a very simple bracelet, you will need:
- paracord line in two colours
- plastic 'click' clasp
- textile glue
How to:
Cut two pieces of paracord long enough to reach 1 ¼ turns around your wrist. Lay them next to each other and pull the ends through one part of the cord. Now fold the ends down and glue them in place so that they stick around the buckle. Do the same at the other end so that your bracelet fits lengthwise around your arm, but is a little loose. Secure your bracelet to a rigid surface with pins so it can't move around too much.
Now you need to knot.
Take a piece of the other color line and fin the center. Place it under the two attached cords at the very top of one end of your bracelet, so that the middle is under the cords. Now bring the left end back UNDER the bracelet and the right end UNDER the left end but OVER the bracelet and into the half circle you made with the left side of the string. Pull and tighten the knot all the way up to the buckle.
Next time do it the other way round:
Bring the right end UNDER the bracelet and the left end UNDER the right but OVER the bracelet and into the loop - pull tight.
Continue repeating the two movements until you reach the end of your bracelet and finish by melting your ends with a lighter and gently pressing them into place or using your textile glue. In either case, you can usefully use a clamp to hold the ends in place until your glue has dried. Now your knotted bracelet is ready to use.
Macramé with paracord cord is the new craze
If you're following along on social media, macramé is one of those crafts that's hard to avoid, and paracord is ideal for the job. Macramé is called lace in Danish, but there's a big difference between the beautiful lace collars and lace we know from our grandparents' time and what we associate with the term today.
If you want to use some of the lovely paracord in our range to explore this form of needlework, it's very possible. Some of the things that are really popular to make include wall hangers and flower pot holders for hanging. This gives you the opportunity to work with different textures and knots to create exciting and colourful works of art and hanging gardens in your home.
We stock paracord in both small packs and large rolls if you want to create larger projects.
The beautiful hanging arrangements for flower pots are really popular and by choosing a colourful paracord for these, you can create a stunning and colourful hanging garden in your own living room - even if you live on the third floor in the middle of the city. It's all about thinking outside the box.
Buy cheap, good quality parachute line from us
If you've got the urge to try your hand at knotted bracelets, or macramé, take a look through our great selection above and be inspired by the many colours and thicknesses we stock. You'll find everything from neon colours to beautiful multi-coloured liners that can really add play and life to your creative projects.
If you have any questions, or if there's something you can't find, feel free to contact us so we can guide you to the right products for your projects.