When doing a lot of cutting and burning, and especially when melting ends for joining, light a candle and leave it burning. Saves the wear and tear of "flicking your bic" over and over plus you can melt with one hand and smooth with the other.
Some stopper knots can be bulky and therefore uncomfortable on the inside of your wrist. A video on how to do small or flat knots would be useful. By the way on this video I was surprised you did not add the tip about removing the last inch of innards before weaving back and hiding the end of a cord. It is a less bulky option. Thanks for the videos.
I have found using a "torch" or jet flame style butane lighter very helpful. The flame is much smaller, more well defined, and easier to control where the heat is pointed.
To add to hiding the ends sometimes I use a sharpie to color the white strands to match the outside color then burn or I pull out enough of the white strands at the end then burn it.
I've found that sharpie often wears off, but that second suggestion is excellent. Take the inner strands out of the last half inch of cord and THEN melt.
The best method for melting ANY nylon cord/rope is using a sharp point soldering iron. It gives you total control of how much the cord is melted, and the iron can shape the melted nylon so it doesn't wind up being a nasty glob.
@@Jingling-MelO It has nothing to do with danger. I just prefer the control with a soldering iron over an open flame. Anything hot enough to melt nylon can be dangerous!
One thing I do, is adjust the height of the flame of the lighter. You are showing a full, yellow flame, whereas if you turn it down it will be a more concentrated blue flame and be more controlled
I use a little creme brulee torch, it works perfectly. It is a little blue flame (the orange flame tends to make the cord go black) and you can aim better. The little torch is refillable. Greetings from the Netherlands🇳🇱
When I seen the thumbnail, I LOL! I'm sorry, but I don't understand how this is so hard for people to do! It's very simple! Maybe I'm just a pyrotechnic maniac and I know when something is melted or burnt! 😃🔥
We were definitely using some exaggeration to prove a point. 😀 You are right, it's not super hard, but beginners aren't familiar with how fast paracord melts.
re 1:36 You should always hold the work so the nearest non-melt stitches are on either side of the flame, not along the flame (not as shown). Since the flame is narrowest when allowed to flow vertically, usually the work-piece will be horizontal.
I've seen lot of videos stoping the flame the the fingers... I tried yesterday and the plastic got into my fingers.. I burned them badly.. 😭 I should have seen this video before!
As I learned in chemistry class . . . always use the tip of a flame. It's the hottest part and doesn't soot up what you are heating. I normally use a candle flame rather than a hard to control lighter plus it gives me use both hands.
I'd like to start off by saying thank you for all the great tips and tutorials. I'm new to your channel and haven't browsed all your videos yet but I was wondering if you have a way of estimating the cord length of a project? I'm wanting to do a couple of PVC patio chairs and being a big project thought there would be a formula out there somewhere. Thanks again
I am a newbie and found not only the video extremely helpful but also many of the comments. I found that I have too much heat too long so it melt the outside until the white cord shows; I, like several of the commentors tried using a sharpie. I don't know how the color will last. I have a butaine "stick" when pointed at the end to melt it too get some of the surrounding "tissue". I have also tried the soldering iron trick. I have a butane soldering pencil type but it has only a point that is not removable. I bought another "stick" type butane solder and it came with several different ends which seem to work pretty well. The problem though is when you pull the tip away, it produces a few very thin strings like a spider web. Simple, I just cut them off. Ya - a newbie here for sure.
Is it possible to melt 95 paracord without burning it? I find whenever I’m making a paracord rosary with 95, I always burn the ends versus when I’m making a paracord cross with 275, the ends are way easier to melt.
Because it's thinner, 95 will melt a lot faster. I would leave a slightly longer end on 95 (since it will lose more length when melted) and then hold the lighter farther away when melting. Hope that helps!
Is there a method or tip on how to weave a long item like a belt without a jig--especially if you only make one or two items, trying to keep the cost minimal?
Nice tip about using the lighter instead of your finger, clever. Honestly I have learned so many easy tips from kind considerate people, like yourself, who don't want their 15 minutes of fame they just really want to legit help people. I have my own tip for people who might read this. Go to a real mountain climbing store, a particular one is all over Canada I just checked. These stores sell climbing rope by the meter. It is far superior to any cord you buy at a hardware store. I legit still own climbing rope that I purchased over 3 decades ago. It looks and works as well as it did when I bought it. 🪢 cool I found a rope emoji, 😆 One more thing it's a lot easier to get knots out of real climbing rope then it is to get out of any hardware stores. Believe me I speak the truth🪢🧶🤣
When doing a lot of cutting and burning, and especially when melting ends for joining, light a candle and leave it burning. Saves the wear and tear of "flicking your bic" over and over plus you can melt with one hand and smooth with the other.
Good idea ! thx
I like the tip. Thanks.
Now to address "flicking your bic"...
I take a sharpie the colour of the Paracord and colour the white inner strands I find it looks cleaner when I melt the cord
Some stopper knots can be bulky and therefore uncomfortable on the inside of your wrist. A video on how to do small or flat knots would be useful. By the way on this video I was surprised you did not add the tip about removing the last inch of innards before weaving back and hiding the end of a cord. It is a less bulky option. Thanks for the videos.
Great tip!
I have found using a "torch" or jet flame style butane lighter very helpful. The flame is much smaller, more well defined, and easier to control where the heat is pointed.
Great tip!
To add to hiding the ends sometimes I use a sharpie to color the white strands to match the outside color then burn or I pull out enough of the white strands at the end then burn it.
I've found that sharpie often wears off, but that second suggestion is excellent. Take the inner strands out of the last half inch of cord and THEN melt.
@@ParacordPlanet Removing the last 1/2 or so of the white guts and melting the end is a great idea. I think I'll start doing that 👍
The best method for melting ANY nylon cord/rope is using a sharp point soldering iron. It gives you total control of how much the cord is melted, and the iron can shape the melted nylon so it doesn't wind up being a nasty glob.
Haven't tried that one before! Thanks for the suggestion.
Great tip!
That's what I do cos I'm not allowed a lighter
@refrigeratorNO can I ask you why you're allowed a soldering iron, but not a lighter? Seems equally as dangerous in the wrong hands
@@Jingling-MelO It has nothing to do with danger. I just prefer the control with a soldering iron over an open flame. Anything hot enough to melt nylon can be dangerous!
I color the core cords with a sharpie (of matching color) before melting the end. So you don't have a glaring WHITE BLOB.
One thing I do, is adjust the height of the flame of the lighter. You are showing a full, yellow flame, whereas if you turn it down it will be a more concentrated blue flame and be more controlled
I use a little creme brulee torch, it works perfectly. It is a little blue flame (the orange flame tends to make the cord go black) and you can aim better. The little torch is refillable. Greetings from the Netherlands🇳🇱
i use a flame thrower lol
When I seen the thumbnail, I LOL!
I'm sorry, but I don't understand how this is so hard for people to do! It's very simple! Maybe I'm just a pyrotechnic maniac and I know when something is melted or burnt! 😃🔥
We were definitely using some exaggeration to prove a point. 😀 You are right, it's not super hard, but beginners aren't familiar with how fast paracord melts.
@@ParacordPlanet Dang, you totally took me to school man! Yeah, I completely can see it that way! 🖒
Don’t know if u made a video on it but could u do a video on different finishing knots for bracelets and keychains
re 1:36 You should always hold the work so the nearest non-melt stitches are on either side of the flame, not along the flame (not as shown). Since the flame is narrowest when allowed to flow vertically, usually the work-piece will be horizontal.
Thanks so much! Love your tutorials, keep it up! Kudos from France
Excellent video for a complete newbie.
I've seen lot of videos stoping the flame the the fingers... I tried yesterday and the plastic got into my fingers.. I burned them badly.. 😭 I should have seen this video before!
Great tips!
Just wondering how the hat is going...
@Callan Miles thanks. i hacked her account also. girl be hot!
As I learned in chemistry class . . . always use the tip of a flame. It's the hottest part and doesn't soot up what you are heating. I normally use a candle flame rather than a hard to control lighter plus it gives me use both hands.
Do you have a problem of the cords coming apart when you put two colors together?
Brilliant, thanks for sharing.
I'd like to start off by saying thank you for all the great tips and tutorials. I'm new to your channel and haven't browsed all your videos yet but I was wondering if you have a way of estimating the cord length of a project? I'm wanting to do a couple of PVC patio chairs and being a big project thought there would be a formula out there somewhere. Thanks again
I am a newbie and found not only the video extremely helpful but also many of the comments. I found that I have too much heat too long so it melt the outside until the white cord shows; I, like several of the commentors tried using a sharpie. I don't know how the color will last. I have a butaine "stick" when pointed at the end to melt it too get some of the surrounding "tissue". I have also tried the soldering iron trick. I have a butane soldering pencil type but it has only a point that is not removable. I bought another "stick" type butane solder and it came with several different ends which seem to work pretty well. The problem though is when you pull the tip away, it produces a few very thin strings like a spider web. Simple, I just cut them off. Ya - a newbie here for sure.
Been there, done that! Welcome to the Paracord community! 🪐
Is it possible to melt 95 paracord without burning it? I find whenever I’m making a paracord rosary with 95, I always burn the ends versus when I’m making a paracord cross with 275, the ends are way easier to melt.
Because it's thinner, 95 will melt a lot faster. I would leave a slightly longer end on 95 (since it will lose more length when melted) and then hold the lighter farther away when melting. Hope that helps!
Do you have any tips for avoiding rope burn while working with paracord??
i use welding gloves
sports tape helps too
@@wp4866 Thank you!!!! I'll definitely give that a shot.
There's always one@@wp4866
Useful video! Thanks!
Thanks, very helpful.
Is there a method or tip on how to weave a long item like a belt without a jig--especially if you only make one or two items, trying to keep the cost minimal?
coat hook on the garage wall?
Great tips!
Thank you 😊
Thank you 😊
Can anyone tell me what to do with the fumes when melting the cord? These fumes are Toxic
thanks, i've been using a blowtorch with little success.
Nice tip about using the lighter instead of your finger, clever. Honestly I have learned so many easy tips from kind considerate people, like yourself, who don't want their 15 minutes of fame they just really want to legit help people.
I have my own tip for people who might read this. Go to a real mountain climbing store, a particular one is all over Canada I just checked. These stores sell climbing rope by the meter. It is far superior to any cord you buy at a hardware store.
I legit still own climbing rope that I purchased over 3 decades ago. It looks and works as well as it did when I bought it. 🪢 cool I found a rope emoji, 😆
One more thing it's a lot easier to get knots out of real climbing rope then it is to get out of any hardware stores. Believe me I speak the truth🪢🧶🤣