tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post8914643128351622554..comments2024-02-19T15:55:26.403-05:00Comments on Stormdrane's Blog: Center stitched paracord bracelet/watchbandStormdranehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-7673037116943183712020-10-16T09:19:46.072-04:002020-10-16T09:19:46.072-04:00Hello Stormdrane, love your work and dedication, t...Hello Stormdrane, love your work and dedication, thanks for sharing your talents...! Question, I have been wanting to do the center stitch on this bracelet and was wondering how to add two more cords to it, so having a three color center. I have seen many of them but no tutorials. Is it as simple as just adding another stitch to ether side?<br /><br />Thanks again!<br /><br />AlexAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11717694423557581239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-45675011292233434532014-09-21T14:36:34.728-04:002014-09-21T14:36:34.728-04:00@Josh, the Perma-Lok lacing needles can fit a rang...@Josh, the Perma-Lok lacing needles can fit a range of cord sizes. For 1/16", 3/32", 2mm, and paracord, I've used the Perma-Lok Jumbo Lacing Needle <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Leather-Factory-Perma-Lacing-Needle-For/dp/B001E7XAQY/ref=as_sl_pc_ss_til?tag=storsblog-20&linkCode=w01&linkId=SA7CB5HKP2PWCUN7&creativeASIN=B001E7XAQY" rel="nofollow">#1193-02</a>.<br /><br />For smaller diameter cord, 1.4mm and 0.9mm, I use the small Perma-Lok needle #1193-01, which is too small for 1/16" cord.<br /><br />When the cord seems too large to fit the needle, I cut it at an angle and quick melt the edge, let it cool and harden, so that it fits and holds inside the threaded needle.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-51736647509458744682014-09-21T11:39:41.289-04:002014-09-21T11:39:41.289-04:00Love your work man, which lacing needle did you do...Love your work man, which lacing needle did you do for the center stitched fishtail? I'm planning on making one of these using #95 paracord which is 1/16" but i can't find a lacing needle smaller than 3/32".<br /><br />Thanks, JoshAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17028397667589227545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-1496086843385260362014-07-04T22:23:19.398-04:002014-07-04T22:23:19.398-04:00@Simon, I have used metal buckles before, but I ju...@Simon, I have used metal buckles before, but I just prefer the plastic ones which work just fine for my purposes. ;)Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-6283416624484406122014-07-04T21:35:48.379-04:002014-07-04T21:35:48.379-04:00Hello,
I love this site. I am curious to know why ...Hello,<br />I love this site. I am curious to know why you use the plastic quick release buckles instead of a more heavy duty buckle like the metal ones I have seen around?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00694242928555224760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-5747036372431790782014-02-23T15:40:19.825-05:002014-02-23T15:40:19.825-05:00@Anonymous, Click on the 'woven pattern' l...@Anonymous, Click on the 'woven pattern' link in the blog post. ;)Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-39726879001349876692014-02-23T14:33:39.252-05:002014-02-23T14:33:39.252-05:00How do you make the original bracelet before stitc...How do you make the original bracelet before stitching?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-27807098411908716162014-02-23T14:32:25.686-05:002014-02-23T14:32:25.686-05:00Hello,
could you please give a link or tutorial fo...Hello,<br />could you please give a link or tutorial for how to make the bracelet before it's center stitched? I think it's so much cooler than the regular cobra stitch!<br />Thanks,<br />-JimAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13464347131947371139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-63879914136392106762013-12-03T16:05:54.814-05:002013-12-03T16:05:54.814-05:00@lolerbabop, I buy the side release buckles from m...@lolerbabop, I buy the side release buckles from many different sources on ebay and amazon, whenever I need a few more in various sizes, 3/8", 1/2", and 5/8".<br /><br />I do not keep a large supply, and usually just buy a pack of 10 when I run out of the ones I have. You just have to shop around to find the exact style/color/size you want. ;)Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-87928894635387132322013-12-03T15:57:25.168-05:002013-12-03T15:57:25.168-05:00Hey, i'd like to know where you buy those plas...Hey, i'd like to know where you buy those plastic buckles.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07420387738946783856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-19816133783622453292013-04-14T17:26:50.110-04:002013-04-14T17:26:50.110-04:00@Anonymous, I stay away from selling to keep from ...@Anonymous, I stay away from selling to keep from getting burned out on my hobby, instead encouraging folks to give tying a try and do their own knot work.<br /><br />For those looking to buy knotwork, check the buy/sell/trade sections of various forums, ebay, etsy, artfire, facebook, etc...Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-83982414734027718972013-04-14T13:53:08.900-04:002013-04-14T13:53:08.900-04:00i want to buy your stuff can i?
i want to buy your stuff can i?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-29478102940637930582013-04-14T08:42:40.289-04:002013-04-14T08:42:40.289-04:00@T.J., I use the small permalok needle with the sm...@T.J., I use the small permalok needle with the smaller diameter cord, which will work with hemp/cotton, but sometimes doesn't grip as well. <a href="http://www.tandyleatherfactory.com/en-usd/search/site-search-results.aspx?sectionpath=3&processor=content&p_keyword=lacing+needle" rel="nofollow">Tandy Leather</a> also has a prong needle that can clamp onto a cord end for lacing/stitching projects.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-69207933233180978972013-04-14T01:04:08.475-04:002013-04-14T01:04:08.475-04:00Stormdrane,
I love your blog. Like many others I&...Stormdrane,<br /><br />I love your blog. Like many others I've been inspired to start my own projects, and I'm having a lot of fun.<br /><br />Now that I've made several watchbands & bracelets, I'd like to try some of the stitching patterns. I'm looking around for what's available in smaller cordage on Amazon and my local craft shops, and the 1mm hemp cord looks really interesting.<br /><br />Question is, what can I use to stitch with that? I have no sewing experience, and the only needle I have at the moment is the Jumbo Perma Lok for paracord. Will a smaller Perma Lok work, or is that only for synthetics?<br /><br />Thanks,<br />T.J.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06488723982659085462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-46848967638815016992013-02-28T11:49:05.618-05:002013-02-28T11:49:05.618-05:00@johnathan, Click on the 'woven pattern' l...@johnathan, Click on the 'woven pattern' link in the blog post for more info on that paracord bracelet.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-88650980892520291832013-02-28T11:37:36.806-05:002013-02-28T11:37:36.806-05:00what is the name of the bracelet, have not seen th...what is the name of the bracelet, have not seen this braid before and would like to learn it, what is the name of the braid without stitching??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16195850681236370649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-24297551328549201072013-02-12T05:06:46.096-05:002013-02-12T05:06:46.096-05:00@Anonymous, I've not written a book, but you ...@Anonymous, I've not written a book, but you can find the Super Jumbo Perma-Lok lacing needles at Amazon, linked in the post, and they also can be found on ebay... ;)Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-76383450670266328132013-02-12T05:02:25.445-05:002013-02-12T05:02:25.445-05:00Hey Stormdrane!
Amazing knots. Bought your book an...Hey Stormdrane!<br />Amazing knots. Bought your book and now want to buy this big paracord needle. Where can i get these???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-53065813520100575102013-02-05T11:13:09.582-05:002013-02-05T11:13:09.582-05:00@Domenic, I bought my small Perma-Lok lacing needl...@Domenic, I bought my small Perma-Lok lacing needle at a local Hobby Lobby store, but they can be found online through sources like ebay and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/mn/search/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=perma%20lok%20lacing%20needle&linkCode=ur2&tag=storsblog-20&url=search-alias%3Daps" rel="nofollow">Amazon</a>. ;)Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-70909081100553357182013-02-05T09:26:15.031-05:002013-02-05T09:26:15.031-05:00where did you find your small perm lock needle where did you find your small perm lock needle Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10605218649669255269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-28863081531339239292012-12-11T13:16:23.069-05:002012-12-11T13:16:23.069-05:00@Marcel, Most of the 1.4mm nylon cord I use came ...@Marcel, Most of the 1.4mm nylon cord I use came from ebay. You can find the same from mini blind supply sources as well. <br /><br />See my blog's links list for 'mowfugger' on ebay, FixMyBlinds.com, GPJ Rope, & R&W Rope, for other sources of 1.4mm cord, some are braided nylon, others may be braided poly material. <br /><br />*Note that in my experience, the braided nylon darker colors do not hold thier dye well(black, red, green, blue), so they have a worn look after tying, but the cord itself is still good. It may be possible to dye the cord to whatever color you want using nylon acid dyes, but I have not tried that... ;)Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-30068614138664107002012-12-11T09:59:41.203-05:002012-12-11T09:59:41.203-05:00Hey stormdrane.
At first. Your work is awesome. :)...Hey stormdrane.<br />At first. Your work is awesome. :)<br />At second. would you tell where u get your 1.4mm cord?<br />i tried so many. but your cord seems to be nylon or something.<br /><br />With best regards :) marcelMarcelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-15469421482125434842012-11-10T21:04:52.639-05:002012-11-10T21:04:52.639-05:00@Scot, I make sure the stitching cord is lined up ...@Scot, I make sure the stitching cord is lined up where I want it each time before tightening it and going on to the next stitch. You can go back and work slack out, from one end to the other, if needed.<br /><br />The knots of the lanyard or bracelet pattern, that stitching is added to, should not be so tight that you cannot work the stitching around the strands. <br /><br />Using small diameter cord(0.9mm and 1.4mm) with a small lacing needle has worked well for me, but using larger diameter cord, like 1/16", 3/32", or gutted paracord can be difficult or may not work at all if the pattern you're adding the stitching to is just too tight.<br /><br />I've added stitching to a few projects that I tied several years ago. If you're adding stitching to new knot work, just make sure it's not too tight to work around.Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-69423568526724152292012-11-10T12:41:47.587-05:002012-11-10T12:41:47.587-05:00Hey morning to you Stormdrane,On the cobra with th...Hey morning to you Stormdrane,On the cobra with the cord going right to left straight down the center how do you get it so even?And on the other one how do you keep the pattern also even?I'am having a hard time getting my fid under the wrap.Do you do the cobra somewhat loose?I have a filling you are going to tell me patience LOL.Well Stormdrane thanks for your time and have a good weekend Scotsmet337https://www.blogger.com/profile/05038678422413535832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17884734.post-82347756869296210042012-11-04T22:25:35.884-05:002012-11-04T22:25:35.884-05:00@Martin, I just call it a 'woven pattern'...@Martin, I just call it a '<a href="http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/2009/01/woven-paracord-bracelets-one-strand-two.html" rel="nofollow">woven pattern</a>', as I based it on figure 8 type weaving, like a <a href="http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/2008/06/heres-neck-lanyard-that-i-made-my-pa.html" rel="nofollow">racking bend or racking seizing</a> I'd seen in the 'Ashley Book of Knots', but done with two strands instead of one, and I've only added the photo collage of that process as seen in that blog post, so no video.<br /><br />A blog reader had once asked me if I knew how to tie a bracelet they'd seen that was tied with thin cotton line in the same woven method, which led me to tying the <a href="http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/2009/01/blog-reader-sent-me-link-to-some-hemp.html" rel="nofollow">single strand</a> version of a paracord bracelet, then the two color <a href="http://stormdrane.blogspot.com/2009/07/two-toned-woven-paracord-watchband.html" rel="nofollow">watchband</a>, etc... <br /><br />Others later tied the same pattern with paracord, but have given it different names, where it has most likely long been called something else, being an already existing style, when tied with cottom/hemp in macrame work, tatting, and so on. ;)Stormdranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04291715625908183030noreply@blogger.com