PARACORD 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Paracord Bracelets and Projects (5 page)

The main purpose for securing the two end strands through
the loop is to ensure durability, stability, and quality. Several makers of
paracord bracelets will singe the ends along the edge of the Cobra Weave. It is
this paracordist’s opinion that singeing paracord along the edge will damage
the paracord. Damaged paracord will be of no use in an emergency situation.
“Keep it secure, keep it safe,” states this paracordist.

There are several ways to splice paracord together. The
method that is chosen will determine the quality of the bracelet that is
produced. 

Part 1 – Melt and Smash

The melt and smash method is the easiest way to splice or
combine two different colors of paracord together.  The drawback to this
method is that it usually looks sloppy and will produce inconsistencies in the
weave. The advantage to this method is that it will only take a minute to do.

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Part 2 – Overlay and Stitch

The overlay and stitch method is the second easiest way to
merge two colors. First, melt and smash both ends of paracord. Second, trim the
excess melt.

Third, lay two ends of paracord over each other and stitch
the paracord together.

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Part 3 – Sleeve and Stitch

The sleeve and stitch method is the most difficult. However,
it will also appear the best if done right with lots of practice and patience.
After cutting the paracord, pull roughly one inch of the seven-strand core out
or the core and trim.