tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post617948049486949489..comments2024-02-19T15:55:26.403-05:00Comments on Stormdrane's Blog: Gaucho bead paracord lanyard...Stormdranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-10483567472903605302018-03-07T19:33:48.867-05:002018-03-07T19:33:48.867-05:00An answer from a previous comment about the beads:...An answer from a previous comment about the beads: <br /><br />I used 1.4mm cord to tie those Gaucho beads, which have about a 6mm inner diameter hole, to fit two strands of ungutted paracord, and the outer diameter of the beads are around 12mm.<br /><br />You'd have to use the same type/size of cord and a tube/cylinder/mandrel to tie/tighten the knots around, to duplicate the ones I've tied.<br /><br />I used an old insulin syringe and metal chopstick tube to tie the ones in the photos, and brushed the inside of the beads with super glue to secure them before use. <br /><br />Hope that helps! :)Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-64979540773828057112018-03-07T19:22:07.579-05:002018-03-07T19:22:07.579-05:00Hey just wondering how you get such a small gaucho...Hey just wondering how you get such a small gaucho knot bead. do you mind me asking what is it tied onto. Thanks<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187594306268778575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-51029149414838521262017-07-21T22:32:06.896-04:002017-07-21T22:32:06.896-04:00I was inspired by this post I just had to try maki...I was inspired by this post I just had to try making one of my own. It's still in the works but I would love to share a picture of it when it's finish with you. I'm making it wrap around and connect back into itself to make a lanyard for my work badge. Thanks again for the inspiration!Jasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-67862614338913557702015-03-13T12:18:28.691-04:002015-03-13T12:18:28.691-04:00After the last guacho knot bead, I tied three more...After the last guacho knot bead, I tied three more two-strand wall knots, then ran the working ends around the snap hook, and tied two more wall knots back towards the lanyard, around those two strands, then trimmed off the excess cord and melted the ends to finish. <br /><br />If you look closely at the snap hook end, the last couple of knots are slightly larger than the others, because they were tied back around the working end strands.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-41167366365435614562015-03-13T12:00:05.722-04:002015-03-13T12:00:05.722-04:00Just came across this and was wondering how you ti...Just came across this and was wondering how you tie off the end to the snap hook?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-4855080745757292282013-04-10T17:55:22.716-04:002013-04-10T17:55:22.716-04:00@Scott, I tie them loosely on the syringe that I ...@Scott, I tie them loosely on the syringe that I used for a mandrel, then tightened them up in place, before sliding them off, trimming the ends, which can then be melted on the inside of the knot with a soldering iron/wood burning tool tip(with synthetic cord), or given a coat of super glue all around the inside of the knot, then let dry before adding to a lanyard.<br /><br />You can tie the knot over a larger item first, then slide it off and onto a smaller mandrel to tighten it up, if you want to, but I didn't find it necessary for this project. <br /><br />Some projects are easier if you tie them around a larger mandrel first, then tighten them up on the object they'll be finished on, like I do with tying some knots around Sharpie markers, then tighten them up around wooden beads to finish...Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-62832828795374540362013-04-10T15:27:56.655-04:002013-04-10T15:27:56.655-04:00Stormdrane,
First let me say that that you do gre...Stormdrane,<br /><br />First let me say that that you do great work. I found your blog site when I first started tying 6 months ago and have tried and completed several of your projects.<br />I have been trying to complete the Gaucho Bead for some time and just can't get it. Did you start this over a larger surface then tighten them on the insulin syringe. Thanks for your help with this. <br /><br />Scott W Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-1010884578456359012012-09-02T14:22:23.083-04:002012-09-02T14:22:23.083-04:00@Anonymous, The 1.4mm cord I most often use is fr...@Anonymous, The 1.4mm cord I most often use is from 'mowfugger' on ebay, but many knot tyers also use the similar braided cord, 'Handy Hundred', from the R&W Rope link.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-85794071314706729672012-09-01T20:24:52.890-04:002012-09-01T20:24:52.890-04:00hey stormdrane, the 1.4 cord you used from the di...hey stormdrane, the 1.4 cord you used from the direct ink you put it up with?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-63151572370738539422012-07-08T15:42:31.754-04:002012-07-08T15:42:31.754-04:00@Scot, I used 1.4mm cord to tie those Gaucho beads...@Scot, I used 1.4mm cord to tie those Gaucho beads, which have about a 6mm inner diameter hole, to fit two strands of ungutted paracord, and the outer diameter of the beads are around 12mm. <br /><br />You'd have to use the same type/size of cord and a tube/cylinder/mandrel to tie/tighten the knots around, to duplicate the ones I've tied. <br /><br />I used an old insulin syringe and metal chopstick tube to tie the ones in the photos, and brushed the inside of the beads with super glue to secure them before use.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-23275762830485419182012-07-08T15:24:35.222-04:002012-07-08T15:24:35.222-04:00Hey stormdrane,Can you please tell me what size th...Hey stormdrane,Can you please tell me what size those beads are? Cause I had done one on a bead and when I put it on next to the knot I was like um this is why bigger then my knot.Thanks again for all your help! Scotsmet337https://www.blogger.com/profile/05038678422413535832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-30445969742326889632012-05-09T06:29:40.838-04:002012-05-09T06:29:40.838-04:00@Mac, The two strand wall knots are tied one afte...@Mac, The two strand <a href="http://uniqueropecraft.blogspot.com/2012/02/how-to-tie-wall-sinnet.html" rel="nofollow">wall knots</a> are tied one after the other, worked up close to each previous knot. <br /><br />The <a href="http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord-wrist-lanyard-made-with-the-snake-knot/" rel="nofollow">snake knot</a> starts off with the two strand wall knot and gets an extra tuck.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-6952006211386154742012-05-08T22:26:04.569-04:002012-05-08T22:26:04.569-04:00Sorry, I meant the knot that you tied in the parac...Sorry, I meant the knot that you tied in the paracord to make that sleek look. I am trying to make a necklace and it appears to be the only look that will be thin enough to pull it off.Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817503682394411728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-43172730351873384412012-05-08T07:38:47.291-04:002012-05-08T07:38:47.291-04:00@Mac, I uploaded a video showing the tying proces...@Mac, I uploaded a <a href="http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/2012/03/how-to-tie-paracord-gaucho-knot-video.html" rel="nofollow">video</a> showing the tying process for a Gaucho knot.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-49373612480924705612012-05-07T19:06:12.062-04:002012-05-07T19:06:12.062-04:00I am trying to use the link you posted to the Ashl...I am trying to use the link you posted to the Ashley book of knots and I simply can not figure out how to make them. Is there an instruct able or you tube video out there to show me how to do that knot you have in the paracord.Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05817503682394411728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-46044252209804197382012-03-22T14:09:53.325-04:002012-03-22T14:09:53.325-04:00@Unknown, I'm guessing by 'fish tail'...@Unknown, I'm guessing by 'fish tail' that you mean the weaving type paracord pattern, like from this <a href="http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/2009/01/woven-paracord-bracelets-one-strand-two.html" rel="nofollow">blog post</a>, and <a href="http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/2008/07/woven-paracord-braceletwatchband.html" rel="nofollow">another</a>.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-85342721253693090052012-03-22T13:22:29.822-04:002012-03-22T13:22:29.822-04:00Where can I find your instruction on creating a re...Where can I find your instruction on creating a regular paracord "Fish Tail" design and the wider fish tail design? These might have different names but I'm not sure. Thanks!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539919876450118371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-43483089607368385012012-01-19T21:43:13.219-05:002012-01-19T21:43:13.219-05:00@Henry, Those are called 'lanyard break-away ...@Henry, Those are called 'lanyard break-away connectors' or 'safety break-aways', and I bought mine from <a href="http://www.lighthound.com/Lanyard-Break-Away-Connector_p_737.html" rel="nofollow">Lighthound.com</a>.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-44337373224628939952012-01-19T21:36:10.378-05:002012-01-19T21:36:10.378-05:00love the bracelet, jsut want to know where did you...love the bracelet, jsut want to know where did you get the kind of clip you use to tie the 2 ends to make the bracelet, and what do you call it.Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00358626444066619968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-79380384659117676422011-12-07T19:39:28.103-05:002011-12-07T19:39:28.103-05:00@Unknown, You can see an example of the two strand...@Unknown, You can see an example of the two strand wall knot in <a href="http://books.google.com/books?id=lnr-ATR5po4C&pg=PA36&dq=the+book+of+decorative+knots+peter+owen+double+wall+knot&hl=en&ei=sNtTTZjgAcO1tgfJy5TrCQ&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=1&ved=0CCwQ6AEwAA#v=onepage&q&f=false" rel="nofollow">diagram (1)</a> from the link, which shows tying a double wall knot.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-22512274703798857122011-12-07T19:09:19.144-05:002011-12-07T19:09:19.144-05:00OK, first off I want to thank you for putting toge...OK, first off I want to thank you for putting together a top notch site that encourages knotting and braiding, I think t is excellent. I have been laid up for a while and using this time to learn. With that said, I am struggling with the 2 strand wall knot on this lanyard for some reason. I have been playing with this for several hours and managed 5 of them, but can't get it started again after the first bead. DO you have a tutorial on this knot?<br /><br />Thanks again for the great work!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05148668420339157284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-67849448017774831542011-11-30T11:55:08.783-05:002011-11-30T11:55:08.783-05:00@Anonymous, here's another 5 x 4 TH tutorial f...@Anonymous, here's another 5 x 4 TH <a href="http://www.khww.net/articles.php?article_id=101" rel="nofollow">tutorial</a> from the KHWW.net site. Have patience with it and keep trying. ;)Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-3451453333452863962011-11-30T11:51:34.253-05:002011-11-30T11:51:34.253-05:00@Wouter, I do not currently offer them for sale, ...@Wouter, I do not currently offer them for sale, and instead encourage folks to tie their own. <br /><br />There are many people that do take custom orders on ebay, etsy, artfire, on various online forums, etc. for those that would rather purchase one.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-35585124441236239352011-11-30T11:02:17.672-05:002011-11-30T11:02:17.672-05:00Well, I've been trying for several days now to...Well, I've been trying for several days now to do the 5x4 turk's head knot and am just not getting it. I've found numerous tutorials online and still cannot figure it out. I even tried watching some youtube videos. :-(<br /><br />I can usually pick up new knots pretty quickly, but this one isn't coming to me for some reason. Any help or better links you might point me to?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-2654358569710983952011-11-30T03:14:43.112-05:002011-11-30T03:14:43.112-05:00Great work! I saw the Paracord Bracelet on http://...Great work! I saw the Paracord Bracelet on http://www.instructables.com/id/Paracord-bracelet-with-a-side-release-buckle/ Is there any way I can order one?Wouter Mellaarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09061225957794645016noreply@blogger.com