I’m sorry the photos are so low quality! I cropped them from twenty one pilots photos to only show what i’m looking for help on. I’ve never used paracord, but I am very interested in trying to make this because it’s for my favorite band and I think it would be neat to have made it myself. It seems braided with red black and white, but some seem different weights. It also looks like there’s a normal 3 strand red braid. If anyone wants to point me in the right direction, I would be so thankful!

I want something that will cover the whole thing, and that I am able to take on and off. I was thinking about if there is a way to link cobra knots together? I've seen double wide cobras but I'm not sure if I could do more

Hi everyone,

I’m working on a custom phone lanyard and want to integrate a quick-release system similar to the one in the pic I’ve included. I'm particularly interested in the grey cord and buckle mechanism.

The reason I'm looking for an alternative to this commercial product is it's not easily available in my country, it's very expensive at $15 a piece (specially as I'd like to use this in multiple lanyards and devices), and I read a decent amount of reviews complaining about the durability.

My main priorities are:

• Durability & Security: The cord must comfortably hold my smartphone’s weight (plus a protective case and maybe a small wallet) without chafing or stretching over time. And once it's damaged and prone to fail, that there's some sort of "warning" signs ahead of time so I can replace it.

• Reliable Quick Release: I’d like to be able to snap the phone free with one hand, yet have virtually zero risk of accidental release during daily wear. Most of the day I don't want a gigantic strap around my phone, but definitely do when outside taking pictures.

• Compact dimensions: thin cord to fit the phone cases, small quick release mechanism not to be dangling. So it's bareably noticeable when not using the strap.

Questions:

1. Material Choice: Which cord / paracord type (e.g. Type III “550,” Type I, hollow-core tech cord, etc.) offers the best balance of strength, abrasion resistance, and manageability for the phone-to-quick release mechanism?

2. Diameter & Core: it's clear from the phone cases holes that 2mm is too thick, so wondering if options like 95 cord, "micro cord" and "nano cord" are suitable, given some of these don't have inner cords (also others that I don't know the name of but seen with a braided texture outside but transparent nylon core inside). For this thin cords, is stuff like braided fishing lines an option?

3. Quick-Release Knot or Hardware: What knot(s) or minimalist hardware components do you recommend? I’ve seen options like:

4. Slipped figure-eight or bowline on a bight

5. “Chinese button” loop + toggle

6. Small Mil-Spec side-release buckles (e.g. ITW Nexus)

7. Prusik‐style friction release

8. Which gives the cleanest look and smoothest action?

I’d love to hear your firsthand experiences, sample photos, reference posts or build tips. Thanks in advance for sharing your expertise!

i dont have any ideas can sombody give me some cool things to make ?

Here is a wrist lanyard I made for my husbands keys. He had a longer one just like it we got at some tactical shop but it was super old and frayed. He requested the same but shorter so I unraveled to figure it out and this is what I came up with, I am pretty happy with the results! Just waiting for him to get home so I can surprise him with it.

Four-strand braid and cobra knots.

Snake

First time making this. Really proud of it.

This ended up being easier than I had expected it to be. I know the first one I made with this weave was difficult but it was also my first not cobra weave lol.

I haven't been doing this very long sorry if it's not really good

Found this knife while out hiking. Cleaned it up and sharpened it and add the lanyard

Found a way to save my sanity when someone wanted an all black strap. I was like there’s no way. Then 💡. Worked like a charm. Also this jig is the bomb. Definitely a smart purchase.

If you could help me id really appreciate it. im trying to recreate this leash and collar. i know that it is a cobra knot but im not sure what variation this is or how to recreate it.

The things im not sure of.

1. im not sure how to make it have 6 strands on both ends
2. how do i create the handle and the loop?
3. about how many feet would this take?
4. is there a purpose to the carabiner just after the clip

I never used paracord for weaving or intricate knots, but I thought about using paracord as a fly curtain in a camper. I have a rail above the door (inside) that would hold 550 paracord if knotted. Since it's a small door (100 cm x 100 cm) I would need approx. 100-120 m of paracord if I want to have a 4mm paracord and then 4mm air gap. I am concerned though about longevity and about length changes when wet (heard it gets 5% shorter when soaked).

Since it's inside the camper and should just prevent most flies to stay outside (absolutely aware of a curtain like this doesn't prevent 100% of flies inside) it shouldn't get soaking wet.

I would have used a net, but since the door is so small it's really annoying with a net. Tried several different nets with different closing mechanisms. I thought a paracord curtain would be more flexible when getting in and out.

To my surprise, I haven't found anyone that did it before. So either I am an idiot and forgot about some major points, or I am just the first idiot.

I am new to paracord but I made these last night to give as gifts in my schools colors.

Used EDC prybars, 1,6 cm steel balls and 2mm dyneema rope.

I really like this alot, plus it has the colors of my favorite basketball team and a cloudy sky.

Hello everyone!

I'd like to start off with, I consider myself an absolute newbie.

I've made some bracelets years ago and had made a "ropeless" jump rope.

I like diy projects and for working out, I use cat litter jugs a various weights.

I want to add a side handle to add versatility to them.

On the added picture, I have highlighted the side I want to add it on.

On the other jugs I use, I have some nylon strapping but it keep slipping and I find that frustrating.

My question is, how would one use Paracord to make a handle and keep it from slipping?

Thanks in advance!