{"id":2661,"date":"2017-05-08T15:54:00","date_gmt":"2017-05-08T19:54:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newblog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/?p=2661"},"modified":"2017-05-08T16:22:26","modified_gmt":"2017-05-08T20:22:26","slug":"paracord-bracelets-featuring-the-sliding-knot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/?p=2661","title":{"rendered":"Paracord Bracelets Featuring The Sliding Knot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2651\" title=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-500x564.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"564\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-500x564.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1-354x400.jpg 354w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I spent an afternoon with my niece to see if we could come up with a slightly more upscale way to use paracord for a bracelet.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.happinessishomemade.net\/summer-fun-learn-how-to-make-paracord-bracelets\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-2664\" title=\"Paracord\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/a429c59f4922d0e6bdd24b78d2471f3b-326x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"196\" height=\"240\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/a429c59f4922d0e6bdd24b78d2471f3b-326x400.jpg 326w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/a429c59f4922d0e6bdd24b78d2471f3b-490x600.jpg 490w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/a429c59f4922d0e6bdd24b78d2471f3b.jpg 564w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 196px) 100vw, 196px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Paracord jewelry is a great project for boys and girls. \u00a0<em>This is one of my favorite online tutorials showing you how to make these bracelets.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2652\" title=\"2\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/2-400x296.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"296\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/2-400x296.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/2-500x370.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/2.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For our project we wanted to feature the cord and we selected some of our own unique components for a dangle and endcaps. \u00a0(These are not in the John Bead Outlet yet.)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2653\" title=\"3\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-400x298.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-400x298.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3-500x373.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/3.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>For one bracelet we started with about a half \u00a0meter of cord.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/jRLIwtiRYTo\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2654\" title=\"Sliding Knot Video\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/4-400x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/4-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/4-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/4.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It was hard to figure out a way to explain how to make a sliding knot with pictures and words. \u00a0So we made a video instead!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jRLIwtiRYTo\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The knot is a lot easier to understand once you watch it a few times!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2655\" title=\"5\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/5-400x312.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/5-400x312.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/5-500x390.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/5.jpg 1100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The sliding knot is simple but elegant.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2656\" title=\"6\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/6-400x315.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/6-400x315.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/6-500x394.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/6.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We sized it by actually putting it on. \u00a0<em>We eyeballed how long we wanted each side dangle to be.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2657\" title=\"7\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/7-400x324.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/7-400x324.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/7-500x405.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/7.jpg 997w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The traditional way to finish a paracord cut is by using a flame which melts the fibers together so they do not fray.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2658\" title=\"8\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/8-400x308.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"308\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/8-400x308.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/8-500x385.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/8.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We opted to add an interesting endcap to the cord to make it prettier.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2668\" title=\"DSC06333\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC06333-392x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"392\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC06333-392x400.jpg 392w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC06333-500x510.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC06333.jpg 1788w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 392px) 100vw, 392px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once we understood how to form a sliding knot, we also tried it with thick cotton wax cord.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2667\" title=\"DSC06331\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC06331-400x371.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC06331-400x371.jpg 400w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC06331-500x464.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC06331.jpg 1481w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The knot works brilliantly with all types of cords.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2669\" title=\"DSC06339\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC06339-500x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC06339-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC06339-400x300.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It is a change from adding traditional clasps!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2670\" title=\"DSC06342\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC06342-500x540.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC06342-500x540.jpg 500w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC06342-369x400.jpg 369w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/DSC06342.jpg 1415w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We loved stacking them! \u00a0Take a look at the paracord in the store along with cotton wax cord for your next crafty projects.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2663\" title=\"Paracord\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Paracord.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"484\" height=\"365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Paracord.jpg 484w, https:\/\/blog.johnbeadoutlet.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Paracord-400x301.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I spent an afternoon with my niece to see if we could come up with a slightly more upscale way to use paracord for 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