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    Parachute Cord Craft: Quick & Simple Instructions for 22 Cool Projects
    Parachute Cord Craft: Quick & Simple Instructions for 22 Cool Projects
    Parachute Cord Craft: Quick & Simple Instructions for 22 Cool Projects
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    Parachute Cord Craft: Quick & Simple Instructions for 22 Cool Projects

    By Pepperell Braiding Company and Samantha Grenier

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    Weave and braid versatile parachute cord in an array of fashion colors to create attractive and useful accessories. Parachute Cord Craft ties everything together with 22 clever projects for home, outdoors, school, and sports. Make fashionable bracelets, necklaces, belts, lanyards, dog collars, key fobs and more, with detailed instructions and step-by-step diagrams. less
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDesign Originals
    Release dateJan 1, 2013
    ISBN9781607651086
    Parachute Cord Craft: Quick & Simple Instructions for 22 Cool Projects
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    Pepperell Braiding Company

    Pepperell Braiding Company is a leading manufacturer of craft cord products, including macrame cord and paracord.

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      Parachute Cord Craft - Pepperell Braiding Company

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      Contents

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      10 Simple Plaited Bracelet

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      12 Simple Beaded Bracelet

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      13 Chevron Chain Bracelet

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      14 Adjustable Bracelet

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      16 Loopy Loop Bracelet

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      18 Rosette Headband

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      20 Simple Woven Headband

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      21 Elegant Lengths Beaded Necklace

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      22 Drop Chain Pendant Necklace

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      24 Double Woven Chain Necklace

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      25 Josephine Knotted Necklace

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      27 Faux Wallet Chain

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      29 Crossed Square Knot Belt

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      31 Basic Lanyard

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      33 Adjustable Dog Collar & Lead

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      36 Camera Strap

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      38 Key Fobs

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      41 Button-Up Mug Wrap

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      43 Yoga Mat Harness

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      45 Decorative Flip-Flops

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      Introduction

      Originally used during World War II, parachute cord, or paracord, has since become a useful arts and crafts tool. After making their jumps, paratroopers would recycle as much of their landing gear as possible so they would be prepared for any setback. Rather than lugging around a large wad of cord from a chute, a soldier would whip up accessories such as belts, bracelets, and harnesses to make transporting the material convenient. If stuck in an emergency situation, the accessories could be taken apart to be reclaimed as roping.

      Parachute cord became known as survival cord to symbolize its versatility, and became a popular product for the commercial outdoor market as a

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