PARACORD 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Paracord Bracelets and Projects (6 page)

Next, pull the excess shell toward the open end to retract
the seven-strand core into the shell.

After that, singe one of the open ends, insert the forceps
and open them to expand the paracord shell.

Next, the other paracord is cut at an angle, singed, smashed
and trimmed to a point.

The paracord with a point is inserted into the paracord with
the opening. Use the forceps to assist in pushing more paracord into the
chamber.

Lastly, stitch the paracord to aid the structural integrity
of the paracord. The paracord is stitched multiple times to ensure that the two
strands are secure and can be used during an emergency. Once the two strands
together are sewn, give a good tug on both sides of the stitch to make sure it
is secure.