Cut Out + Keep

Alligator Fang

Crafting with Paracord

https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/alligator-fang • Posted by Ulysses Press

This is one of many designs included in this book that was originally created by DMan, a talented paracord-tying artist. His work can be found throughout the Internet. The Alligator Fang will work easily as a bracelet, keychain, or strap.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 35

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

This is one of many designs included in this book that was originally created by DMan, a talented paracord-tying artist. His work can be found throughout the Internet. The Alligator Fang will work easily as a bracelet, keychain, or strap.

Instructions

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    Begin by tying a Bracelet Loop with green and gray cords, then pull the loop tight.

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    Bring the right green strand under the gray core strand, over the green core strand, and then under the left strand.

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    Bring the left gray strand under the green core strand, over the gray core strand, and out through the green loop.

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    Continuing with the gray strand, wrap the cord underneath and out the green loop.

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    This image shows the full path the gray strand should take.

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    Pull the green and gray strands tight.

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    Starting with the green strand, bring it under the green core strand and over the gray core strand, and then under the gray strand.

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    Bring the gray strand under and over the core strands.

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    Continuing with the gray strand, bring it around, under, and out the loop of the green strand as shown.

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    Pull the left and right strands tight. Repeat steps 2 through 7, and continue tying until you’ve reached the desired length.

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    Once you’ve reached the end, secure the ends by tying two half knots as if tying a Solomon Bar. Tie an Overhand Knot using the two core strands to make a button for the bracelet.

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    Cut the remainder of the excess cord and melt the ends with a lighter to fi nish the bracelet.