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Re: Post your work
« Reply #105 on: February 05, 2011, 03:59:06 PM »
Am I off the rocker here? I thought the "survival" part was being able to untie the bracelet to get one long string for essential tasks. The clasps and dual colours wouldn't facilitate that very well. I am perfectly happy to be wrong though.

Hi Wed

You're thinking of "emergency" as opposed to "survival".  The emergency bracelets like JD's Ripcord Sinnet bracelet are designed to be released quickly. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6r_GTbMBaoM

My survival bracelets are basically a neat way of carrying around 20ft of single colour or 2 x 10ft dual colour with a whistle buckle and torch.  I think the Bushcraft Store ones would be more difficult to undo as the ends are fused - but not impossible. 

I guess it's a bit horses for courses and what situation you are likely to be in and how quickly you will need the paracord.

I hope this answers your question - if not, just let me know.

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Re: Post your work
« Reply #106 on: February 05, 2011, 07:44:54 PM »
It's quite enough for me. Thanks!

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« Reply #107 on: February 08, 2011, 08:17:14 AM »
Am I off the rocker here? I thought the "survival" part was being able to untie the bracelet to get one long string for essential tasks. The clasps and dual colours wouldn't facilitate that very well. I am perfectly happy to be wrong though.

I've made single and 2 color surivial bracelets.  At best, depending on wrist size, my single strand bracelets have 9-10 feet of cord and my 2 strands bracelets have 6-7 feet of each color.  I make mine with the buckles.  It may not be much but it's better than nothing.  If I'm out in the woods I always pack 50-100 ft of paracord.  I've only heard of one person using a bracelet in an emergency.  He had dropped his keys between the cab and bed of a pickup truck and gotten them stuck.  He was able to tie a hook on the end of the line and "fish" his keys out.

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Re: Post your work
« Reply #108 on: February 08, 2011, 03:08:12 PM »
I usually clip my survival bracelet to my rucksack when I'm off hiking.

Even if I made it to fit my wrist I would find it a bit bulky to wear.

I am really pleased how my horse fly fringe came out!  Photos to follow soon...

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Re: Post your work
« Reply #109 on: February 11, 2011, 04:44:19 PM »
A few more recent creations...
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Ripcord Sinnet Bracelet


Olias Knot


Diamond Waterfall Fob


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Re: Post your work
« Reply #110 on: February 11, 2011, 06:02:51 PM »
@JD - - -DUDE! I'm still waiting on your "turtle knot" video!  I think the stuff you do is AMAZING!!!!!
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« Reply #111 on: February 11, 2011, 07:02:18 PM »
@JD - - -DUDE! I'm still waiting on your "turtle knot" video!  I think the stuff you do is AMAZING!!!!!

You're not the only one! I've been looking forward to that one since his site went live.

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Re: Post your work
« Reply #112 on: February 11, 2011, 08:01:09 PM »
It'll happen... *smile*

I blocked the shots for the video, and I'm practice the tie now.
Once I feel confident my moves are smooth, I'll shoot, edit
and post.

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Re: Post your work
« Reply #113 on: February 11, 2011, 10:51:05 PM »
Awesome set JD!
Time to retail with your creations. ;-)

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Re: Post your work
« Reply #114 on: February 12, 2011, 12:28:26 AM »
Here's the photo of the horse fly fringe I made.  It's the first time I've ever designed an item and I'm pretty pleased the way it came out...



Headband is King Cobra made with British Paracord and the fringes are secured with a Clove Hitch with an extra turn to make it even more secure (not sure if this has a proper knot name) and made with gutted US Paracord.

Hardest part really was securing the velcro,  I decided on whipping and superglue (!)

The fly fringe is currently with a friend who is testing it in "real" conditions with her horse Noah.  It's all very good looking pretty but is of no use if it isn't practical!!

I love this hobby!!

Next project - a dog lead!

Happy knotting!

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Re: Post your work
« Reply #115 on: February 12, 2011, 07:01:45 PM »
Here is JD wowing some folks at the Summer Sailstice on Treasure Island last year.  He had 4 to 8 folks at his table almost all day long!
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Re: Post your work
« Reply #116 on: February 16, 2011, 11:43:13 PM »

Nice work CreditonJules, paracord is fun isn't it?  Do you sell your barcelets in the UK?


Next project - a dog lead!

Here's one I made............



Learn from my mistake, don't buy cheap snap clips off eBay. They break after a while. Not good. Buy big strong types as shown above.

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Re: Post your work
« Reply #117 on: February 17, 2011, 10:20:02 PM »

Nice work CreditonJules, paracord is fun isn't it?  Do you sell your barcelets in the UK?


Next project - a dog lead!

Here's one I made............


Thanks for your kind comments Essexman - I never realised that this hobby would give me so much enjoyment!

I do sell my survival bracelets in the UK and because they are different and out of the ordinary they are selling pretty well.  (If you want to have a look at my shop please click on the icon by my name).

I'm starting to promote them in local schools that are involved in the Ten Tors Challenge which happens on Dartmoor every year.

I love your dog lead.  What knot have you used - I don't think I've seen that one before.

I've made mine in cobra, mainly because it's a knot I'm familiar and comfortable with and secondly because it will match the dog collars that I make. 

It does look a bit plain and boring so I want to teach myself how to make turks heads to make it look a bit more attractive.  Is that a lanyard knot on your lead?  I've got those on my list to learn too!

Now off to YouTube to watch JD's videos!

Happy Knotting!  ;D

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Re: Post your work
« Reply #118 on: February 28, 2011, 01:07:39 AM »
A recent work.

Kangaroo Steam Punk Necklace
18 inches
Brass Steam Punk Wheel
Black Kangaroo Leather
12 Strand Rectangular Braid
.925 Sterling Silver Magnetic Clasp




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Re: Post your work
« Reply #119 on: March 02, 2011, 06:15:54 PM »
The Fractal Sinnets
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Tight Fractal


(Very) Loose Fractal


They can also be tied, round, in star patterns and (even) box formations.

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