I enjoyed this video very much. This being my first time watching any BEADAHOLIQUE video, I admit, having seen other tutorials covering the simpler fundamentals did make following your hand-work (& spoken directions) easier to absorb the work as it unfolds. If I didn't completely grasp it the first time, a second run through it cleared me up on the points that may have felt a bit rushed through. Hey! Keep it up. you have a true natural ability to Show, Share & Teach with your hands as well as your vocal persona. You have a gift, develop your gift. ... Thank You for Sharing : )
The general rule of thumb for cobra knotting is for each strand, about one foot of cord for each inch of finished knotting. So you'd need about 30 feet per strand.
thank you for posting this i have been trying to figure out how to make this and your video was most helpful and i will be sure to pass your name around. thanks again!
when you melt the ends, use a metal something like pliers or scissors to press cos its cold & won't stick like plastic. TY for sharing your work! Neat idea!
Thank you so much, this was very helpful, I made a collar for my friends dog using this technique and it holds, sits and fits so much better the a single cobra.
You can cross either one on top, and yes, it will reverse what that looks like when you change it. You can choose whichever one to go on top, but it does look neater when you keep it consistent.
The video was helpful for those who already know the basic Cobra weave. I did find that the constant movement of the bracelet to be some what distracting (a jig would have helped), thus making it hard to see what you were doing, especially for beginners! Although I get that maybe beginners should start with something simpler! Also at the end, I think you would have much better results with burning the ends with a torch style lighter, rather than the Bic. Or maybe tucking them for a more finished look. All in all a great video! Thank you so much!
Simple, helpful rule: Black working strand always goes over the base strand, and the gray working strand always goes under the base working strand. It took me a while to understand what you were doing, until I figured out this simple rule. I didn't have to strain my brain to see how you were "mirroring" the cobra knots.
Thank you for this very helpful video. I made a 16 inch dog collar and it turned out great due to your very detailed instructions. I have a jig for smaller, regular bracelets but it wouldn't work for this larger project. So, after I had about three inches done, I used a c-clamp to clamped the collar to the work bench. The work went a lot faster after that.
Hi cool video and good bracelet job too. Have tryied using a small heated rod to get the paracord end finished in place o the BIC lighter? I believe it can help you get a nice finish without flame heating the sorroundings of the bracelet. Keep up sharing your works please. Bye.
@angel cocio - We sell the supplies to make this bracelet. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
It can be pretty stiff, yes, but that will vary based on how tight you pull your knots. I would suggest experimenting a little bit with a smaller piece first to see if it will work for your project.
Nice work! I ended up using this video to make my first gun sling. Thank you. I think you are the easiest to follow out of all the vids I watched on this subject! If I could offer you some friendly advise after watching others and that is to get one of those torch lighters, they work a lot better by throwing out a straight flame. FYI
Yes, these buckles are generally listed by the size of the opening. The product description should give you complete measurements for the opening and the entire buckle.
thank you for the instruction. However, as you knot...I found that the instruction stopped and it was hard to see what cord went over or under what. Fingers in the way. But I slept on it and found this morning by replaying the first few minutes and repeating I am now knotting the cord correctly and it is beautiful!!! I am making an extra wide dog Martingale collar and it looks fabulous! Thank you again for your time but other viewers if you are a beginner like me just keep replaying the first 4 knots and you will be on your way! Some go over then under then after the cross over cords that pattern switches--pay attention!
all id suggest is to use the metal part of your lighter to flatten the fuses, the plastic wont stick to metal, it shicks it, iv gotten great clear smooth fuses doing this. great vid
Nice video, thanks. One thing that struck me was that the second buckle attachment having only two strands looks odd. I wonder if it would look better if each attachment strand was wrapped around the buckle bar a couple of times before feeding it back to be braided over. That way it would look more like the other end. Guess I'll try it and see :^)
I made this bracelet once. I had struggled to follow this routine because it is way too quick with visual. Seems like the person knows what they are doing and only one cycle is visually explanatory. Would have been really nice if this instruction was done in a slower pace and more step by step at least for few passes and then the instructor could have whipped through the rest. Just my thoughts as i am just learning to braid and this could have been a great video with the exception of that part.
If you wanted the X on the top, you could just attach the cords like I show here and then flip it over to do the knotting. Then flip it back over to finish the other buckle.
You can definitely experiment with other types of cords to see how it works. I haven't tried adding beads to this technique, but again, feel free to experiment and see what you get.
Hey Beadaholique, try using a butane lighter to burn the ends, when your finished with your projects. The butane lighters work so much better than the Bic lighters, (at least that's what I've noticed & seen), & will give direct melting to the ends of the paracord, unlike the Bic lighters, which seem to burn everything else around the ends too. Plus, the butane lighter's side, will give it a nice smooth finish, when burning the ends off. Since I've started using a flip-open top butane lighter, my projects have seem to go a lot smoother, & I'm not turning the ends and everything else around them black & ugly. Never again will I use a Bic lighter on Paracord lol. TRY IT & GOOD LUCK!!! ;) Sincerely, HeatherMarie
I experienced the same difficulty fusing lengths of the paracord together so I took a needle and thread and stitched them instead. End product is fine.
My area of expertise is jewelry making, so unfortunately, I'm not sure how you would approach a project like that. I would suggest doing an internet search to see if anyone else has information on that.
a jig may not be necessary, however a jig and a pair of "fids" or lacing needles help the process immeasurably, and you can make both for well under $10. With these tools it is possible to make projects without burning the ends and make a much cleaner peice
Not sure if this has been done, but could you see about trying to make these, to make a Forearm Cuff? Would like to make one of those. Know it will take a lot of 550 Cord
If you're just looking to make a longer one that would fit on the forearm, you would follow the same instructions, including those for determining the length of your cord.
Chris Flowers This type of bracelet, done as demonstrated, fits well on the 1 inch buckle, so that's the size I would recommend. I don't think it would fit in the smaller buckle. The knotting begins at 5:56. You just repeat the square knots and cross overs until you've got the desired length.
I apologize...with some work I figured out the weaving, however at 16 minutes it gets completely confusing. I think people here agree that it is an awesome bracelet. But your hands are in the way and your explanation glances on just talking to yourself rather than teaching. You are watching your hands go through the motions that you already know, but not telling the audience what you are doing exactly. The bracelet looks great but I am going to have to experiment to finish it. Thanks for sharing
"Paracord" is short for "Parachute Cord." It can be found in military stores, hiking stores, survival stores, etc. "Paracord" is a cord that is very very strong and is made up of multiple strands. It is also called "550 Cord," because it holds a minimum of 550 pounds per length. You can also buy it off of Ebay.
Paracord pro-tip. Instead of using the side of your plastic lighter to flatten out the melted paracord at the ends, use the metal portion. It won't stick to the metal. Or, use a jet lighter (more precise control) and a flattening tool (flathead screwdriver will do in a pinch, but amazon has the tools). Again, it won't stick to the metal.
The very last step, you could use a saudering iron to melt the final two pieces together so you don't burn the others. You can get them for like $8 brand new. Super cheap. Just an idea for those that don't want to burn the others.
Alonso Franco You'll need about a foot of each color of cord for each inch of knotting. I hope this basic guide helps you determine how much you will need. Macrame 101: How to Create Macrame Jewelry www.beadaholique.com/s-2029-macrame-101-how-to-create-macrame-jewelry.aspx?RU-vid&
I was just thinking if you wanted to make a double shark tooth witch is almost the same knot but you need 2 inner strands so you would need a 2 inch buckle and that would be one wide bracelet
I'm sure you know what you're doing but please keep in mind your audience's skill level may not be so high. Using several other videos I've learned their patterns without too much problem but your hands are hiding your cords too much with the video angle you're using and you are not stopping at strategic points for us to keep up. Thank you for trying to share this pattern with us.
They are called Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers. You can get them on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
Parachute cord (paracord) is a durable, multi-purpose nylon rope with practical and artistic applications. You can get the supplies featured in our videos on Beadaholique . com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
I have to agree with the consensus here..I am really trying to understand this process but somehow I am getting mixed up. Maybe I will try it with the sound off...just watching
ok I got it. She knows exactly what to do so she is unaware that she is not conveying that. I believe once you cycle through the left set and then mirror the right set, you go back to the left set and do the opposite. So try to substitute her saying left and right for the cords themselves by thinking 1, 2 and 3 for the left cords and 3, 2, and 1 for the right cords. I think that is what she means by mirroring. So when you go back to the left side now go the opposite direction, 3,2 and 1 and right side 1,2 and 3. Also if the snake goes in the hole one time it has to come out the hole next time on that side. I know it sounds crazy but it worked for me. Thanks Captain Quint!
@tuan dan Nguyen - We used paracord to make this bracelet. You can find it here: www.beadaholique.com/t-ba-project-B1068.aspx?RU-vid& You can get the supplies featured in our videos on Beadaholique.com's website. The links for the supplies in this video are located in the video description underneath this video.
Our videos are made to teach you techniques and inspire you to create :) All of the supplies for you to make your own Wide (Double) Cobra Paracord Bracelet can be found in the video description. www.beadaholique.com/t-ba-project-B1068.aspx?RU-vid&
