Nice video and great tips. Here’s one I use the most. A wood burning tool with the flattest head attachment. It doesn’t flame up and melts the paracord perfectly with way more control. Give it a try!
I know this video is old now but I just started working with paracord and a way I found that works is... After you snip your end, cut out as much of the inner core stands of the paracord and then burn it. It leaves less glob. That's just my way though lol. Thanks for the suggestions.
I always used the bottom end of the lighter but never really thought about other ways.. I like a lot of these I’ll have to try em out, thanks for the info!
Thank you for the info! I love the patterns that are possible with the stamp method - definitely something I'll need to try on my next project. That said, I may add an additional method - if your stands are being left long for some reason (as mine tend to when making LARP belts) I like to crimp the melted end in a pair of flathead pliers to give a flat end, or use a pair with a grip pattern for a patterned effect.
It looks like the Leatherman file and the Sharpie for me: I already have them to hand. But it would also be worthwhile to discuss exactly what tools one would melt the paracord with: you, for example, visibly prefer a "butane torch" lighter (nice and tidy) while so many other people use Bics (cheap & available), and I carry a Zippo (for hands-free use). These relative pros and cons deserve some illustration, one of these days.
Hi Tim, because paracord discolours when heated I use tippex typewriter correction fluid to cover the sealed end and then colour the tippex with a sharpy.
I use Smoothing tool. I find I get the best results with it and also if I have cut the end of the cord to short I can still flatten the ends to finish.
Hi Tim, Great video. I need to look around my h ome to find something interesting to use on my paracord. Thanks for sharing and continued success. Love PegEgg
Similar to using your custom stamp - leather stamps work good as well. These are the metal stamps that are punched onto the surface of the leather to give a variety of different looks.
Your video was very helpful EXCEPT that you weren't using a lighter, you were using a much *better* tool that I didn't recognize. I finally found something similar called a "butane micro torch." Is that what you are using? I'm going to pick one up now!
I would add one more option, the heat shrink "tip". I find it a great way to bind loose ends in a way that looks interesting and can add utility (in particular for zipper pulls).
Similar to your knotter's tool, I have a marlinspike that has a knurled edge and I mostly use that. Some really helpful ideas - I've never tried colouring with a Sharpie, so will definitely have to give that a go!
I am a complete novice. I have tried several different heat sources but tend to melt the area around the end also. From this video and a couple of other ones, I obviously am holding the butane torch to close. I'm very interested in the torch you use. it seems like the flame is extremely small and sharp. I think that works very well. I have also (as one commenter below stated) used the soldering iron trick. It works well for me. I have a butane one (the pencil looking thing) but you have to have it lit all the time so the end is extremely hot. I'd like to know your torch brand. Thank you for the video.
Hi! I love all your tutorials and your beautifull voice. Thank you a lot! Can you show how to make a keychain with letter beads, please?. :-) Stay healthy!
@@TheWeaversofEternity okay cool! I'm trying to start a little paracord business of my own and I think having a stamp with my future logo would be awesome! Love your channel and videos! You taught me so much!
I just use scissors to mushroom out the melted para cord,It works OK, but The Metal part is sort of long and it gets in the way, But the smoothing tool doesn’t get in the way, it’s awesome. But I have never used it before. lol 😂
Try using what I call a 'slow melt', I hold the source of heat futher away then normal and slowly heat and melt while twisting, try to heat uniformly without burning or charing
GravityRoller true. I use it as a purely decorative finish. Like a knife lanyard that has been terminated with a diamond knot, but the tails left long.
@@neilfradenburgh Interesting consideration. I always make sure the inner stands are secured regardless. It just makes sense to me, as I may need that paracord in the future. Thx 4 the reply.
It's a sad state of affairs when I go to the Amazon pages to buy some of these and every page states 'currently unavailable'. Or is that just Amazon USA blocking sales to other countries?
just lick your finger then just flaten it out with your finger its easy and its pretty precise because its your finger that you are flatening it out with
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The screw head was pretty cool! I use a sewing thimble to finish mine.
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Nice video and great tips. Here’s one I use the most. A wood burning tool with the flattest head attachment. It doesn’t flame up and melts the paracord perfectly with way more control. Give it a try!
That’s a great idea. I wonder if the tip of a glue gun is hot enough?
I never knew there were so many different styles to finish a project! Trying all of them now! Thank you!
I know this video is old now but I just started working with paracord and a way I found that works is... After you snip your end, cut out as much of the inner core stands of the paracord and then burn it. It leaves less glob. That's just my way though lol. Thanks for the suggestions.
Used my fingertip, hoping to leave some fingerprint.
Finally stopped hurting after 30 minutes.
Melting plastic is like napalm, dude!
I used my forehead
i love you're bracelet they have very intricate designs
I always used the bottom end of the lighter but never really thought about other ways.. I like a lot of these I’ll have to try em out, thanks for the info!
I use the lighter method but instead of using the plastic body I use the metal part with USA stamped on it. Now you have a USA on your paracord. :)
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Thank you for the info! I love the patterns that are possible with the stamp method - definitely something I'll need to try on my next project.
That said, I may add an additional method - if your stands are being left long for some reason (as mine tend to when making LARP belts) I like to crimp the melted end in a pair of flathead pliers to give a flat end, or use a pair with a grip pattern for a patterned effect.
It looks like the Leatherman file and the Sharpie for me: I already have them to hand.
But it would also be worthwhile to discuss exactly what tools one would melt the paracord with: you, for example, visibly prefer a "butane torch" lighter (nice and tidy) while so many other people use Bics (cheap & available), and I carry a Zippo (for hands-free use). These relative pros and cons deserve some illustration, one of these days.
This is obviously the best paracord channel.
Hi Tim, because paracord discolours when heated I use tippex typewriter correction fluid to cover the sealed end and then colour the tippex with a sharpy.
Some metal cutlery has some neat designs. I haven't used it before but it seems that they would look nice.
I use my finger print to finish mine. :D
I'm kinda in love with this crafting. Must find cord in Japanあるかな〜
I think the stamp idea is the coolest out of all of them
First! These tips are pretty cool! Can’t wait to try them on some of your bracelets!
this is going to be very helpful. thanks :)
I use Smoothing tool. I find I get the best results with it and also if I have cut the end of the cord to short I can still flatten the ends to finish.
Hi Tim, Great video. I need to look around my h ome to find something interesting to use on my paracord. Thanks for sharing and continued success. Love PegEgg
I use a pipe tool. I quite smoking, so I thought it a good use instead of just throwing it out! :)
I myself use a spoon ... Works for me
Similar to using your custom stamp - leather stamps work good as well. These are the metal stamps that are punched onto the surface of the leather to give a variety of different looks.
Your video was very helpful EXCEPT that you weren't using a lighter, you were using a much *better* tool that I didn't recognize. I finally found something similar called a "butane micro torch." Is that what you are using? I'm going to pick one up now!
Are you happy with the micro torch you bought? Currently looking for one to melt knot ends of small (1.5mm) bracelets. Any advice? Thank you!
He has the links of his tools in the description.
I would add one more option, the heat shrink "tip". I find it a great way to bind loose ends in a way that looks interesting and can add utility (in particular for zipper pulls).
Nice tips. I would color the cords before melting them to make the colors last longer.
I use the flat end of tweezers!
Similar to your knotter's tool, I have a marlinspike that has a knurled edge and I mostly use that. Some really helpful ideas - I've never tried colouring with a Sharpie, so will definitely have to give that a go!
I am a complete novice. I have tried several different heat sources but tend to melt the area around the end also. From this video and a couple of other ones, I obviously am holding the butane torch to close.
I'm very interested in the torch you use. it seems like the flame is extremely small and sharp. I think that works very well. I have also (as one commenter below stated) used the soldering iron trick. It works well for me. I have a butane one (the pencil looking thing) but you have to have it lit all the time so the end is extremely hot. I'd like to know your torch brand. Thank you for the video.
So glad I came across your channel.....very helpful tutorial.... thank you so much
This video is very helpful. Is fabric glue an option?
Have used the smoothing tool for a few years. I'll have to try the file on my Leatherman.
Great examples. I used to use the smoothing tool, but have been using the knotters tool, since I started seeing you do it on your videos.
Great video as always!
Oh man that stamp is so cool thanks for this video so cool
Simple and very practical. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you! These are great tips!
I usually use the blade of the scissors
Helpful ideas. Thanks for the video.
Could probably use a letter wax seal stamp too
Simple, but great info. Thank you
Very good, the sharpie tip in particular.
I prefer The "Stone on Floor" Methode XD
I've used the file on my leatherman squirt to get a checker pattern
I would use the multitool method myself since they are what i have but I need to look at all mine and see if some have better file patterns.
I find it easy and better with Single Arc Electric Lighter, you can cut and melt at the same time.
Knotter tools is the best way, or i use metal part of my scissors to get a nice smooth and flat ends
How big was your logo stamping tool? I was going to order one. I thinking maybe 5mm or 6mm maybe. Thanks.
Thank you it's very nice!
wow this is really helpful
Great ideas
Great tips.
I always use colored markers because I hate the white that shows especially on dark colors. but I colore the ends before I melt them
wonderful idea thank you!
Interesting
when I finish paracord I melt it, wet my fingers with water, and tap the melted cord
I used a matching nail polish
Smoothing tool....I just use the side of the scissors ✂ works fine
Hi! I love all your tutorials and your beautifull voice. Thank you a lot! Can you show how to make a keychain with letter beads, please?. :-) Stay healthy!
The screw head is a great idea but I love your stamp, where did you have it made? I'd love to make my own.
How many millimeters do you use for the paracord?
Where can I find a lighter to burn paracord? I like the style of yours. Is it single or double flame?
That custom metal stamp is awesome! Where did you get it made?
Hi Christopher, I got it made from infinitystamps.com
@@TheWeaversofEternity okay cool! I'm trying to start a little paracord business of my own and I think having a stamp with my future logo would be awesome! Love your channel and videos! You taught me so much!
I usually use my zippo to light the cord then I just use my finger to smooth it. Not the best but it works pretty well
Small wax stamps/signet rings.
The bottom of the lighter. Zippos work too.
Nice video
I don't really take part in this hobby, but I bet you could use a coin to get some interesting textures.
what lighter you used??
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I just use scissors to mushroom out the melted para cord,It works OK, but The Metal part is sort of long and it gets in the way, But the smoothing tool doesn’t get in the way, it’s awesome. But I have never used it before. lol 😂
I use a soldering iron for finishing my paracord projects
Melt gang lol. Little mushroom caps on all my para stuff loll
What is that lighter you used first?
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What’s the best way to make shoelace ends? I’m thinking about rolling it somehow and then cut off the deformed part
Maybe use some heat shrink on the end.
What lighter are you using?
Where do you get the WOE logo press?
what do you call that tool you use for burning the ends of the paracord?
That's a jet lighter. The one I'm using in particular is the Iroda Micro Jet MJ-300CR
@@TheWeaversofEternity Thank you!
Where did you have your logo stamp made?
Try a sewing thimble......
Use the edge of a coin, or even the flat side for a pattern.
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Can you make a video on how to hide the end of the finish with out bruning them?
Try using what I call a 'slow melt', I hold the source of heat futher away then normal and slowly heat and melt while twisting, try to heat uniformly without burning or charing
If I am leaving long tails, I remove about 1/2” core, flatten the end with pliers, cut at a 45° angle then singe.
It seems this would miss securing majority of core strands ?
GravityRoller true. I use it as a purely decorative finish. Like a knife lanyard that has been terminated with a diamond knot, but the tails left long.
@@neilfradenburgh Interesting consideration. I always make sure the inner stands are secured regardless. It just makes sense to me, as I may need that paracord in the future. Thx 4 the reply.
I just stare at that cut end and it melts and hides within the fold out of fear
i use the side of my bushcraft knife
Hmmmm... I have a Alpha-Numeric metal stamp kit in my toolbox and I'd like to see how that would work...
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It's a sad state of affairs when I go to the Amazon pages to buy some of these and every page states 'currently unavailable'. Or is that just Amazon USA blocking sales to other countries?
i use a pair of pliers
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i'm using spoon.... is that ok?
i use my fingers to do it
What I do is rub the melted part on a metal surface so that the white point is not seen
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just lick your finger then just flaten it out with your finger its easy and its pretty precise because its your finger that you are flatening it out with
Why not heat up those metal tips and use that to melt the paracord?
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