Cobra weave inches woven to feet unwoven ratio needed

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Wook

Settler
Jun 24, 2012
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Angus, Scotland
As above. Does anyone know how to calculate how much paracord you need? I've got addicted to making bracelets and lanyards, but keep cutting too little.

Thanks in advance.
 

Mesquite

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It also depends on the tightness of your weave, the type of paracord you use so that's a learning curve as well.

Best way to learn is keep notes of how much you have before and after :)
 

Melonfish

Bushcrafter (boy, I've got a lot to say!)
Jan 8, 2009
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aye, you don't got far wrong with 1:12. did a large batch for my cubs to have a go and it came out really well. just bodged up some simple lengths ended with a lanyard knot, roughly 6" for the wrist then knocked up a stack of 6ft lengths and it was paracord fun day.
some got it, others didn't heh.
 

Wook

Settler
Jun 24, 2012
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Angus, Scotland
I will try measuring more precisely. Today I made myself a bracelet and must have cut off about 4 feet of cord at the end :eek: Still, I find it strangely therapeutic making these things. It's weirdly addictive as well.

My kids all want bracelets now and I'm going to run out of buckles....
 

Mesquite

It is what it is.
Mar 5, 2008
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~Hemel Hempstead~
I will try measuring more precisely. Today I made myself a bracelet and must have cut off about 4 feet of cord at the end Still, I find it strangely therapeutic making these things. It's weirdly addictive as well.

My kids all want bracelets now and I'm going to run out of buckles....

Check the Youtube channel for Tie It All Together

He has a large number of sinnets, weaves etc for bracelets that don't need buckles and they're easy to do with clear simple pictures and videos to follow. His books are good as well :)

The Celtic Bar bracelet is a particularly nice one to do, especially in pink :rolleyes::lmao:
[video=youtube;Rjq6eWo5IWE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rjq6eWo5IWE[/video]
 

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