Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Apr 16th 2021
How to Host A Paracord Workshop
Here on the Paracord Planet Blog, we talk a lot about techniques and materials needed for paracord crafting, but not as much about the social aspect of the craft. I've ha
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5 Essential Skills for the Beginning Paracord Crafter
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jan 23rd 2020
If you are new to making things out of paracord, you might be unaware of how many great resources there are on the internet for project ideas, tutorials, and places to bu
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How to Get Chosen for the Monday Medley
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jan 10th 2020
If you follow us on Facebook, you probably see a couple posts each week talking about the "Monday Medley". We love getting pictures from our customers and fans. Monday Medley
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How to Tie a Slip Knot
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Nov 22nd 2019
There is some confusion around the term "slip knot." Knot tiers often get this knot confused with various sliding knots such as a midshipman's hitch, which is more accur
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What Tools Do I Need for Paracord Crafting?
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Nov 15th 2019
When starting any hobby, it can be difficult to decide whether or not to rush out and buy the best quality tools right away. This is a dilemma for many beginner paracord
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Buckles vs. Shackles
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Nov 7th 2019
The biggest debate among our customers is whether or not to buy mil-spec paracord.
Probably the second biggest debate is whether to use a plastic buckle or a metal
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Why You Should Start Paracord Crafting
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Oct 4th 2019
Of all the hobbies out there, why choose paracord crafting? We're glad you asked.
It's Easy to Start
I cannot think of another hobby with such low startup
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Things to Do with Neon and Glow Paracord
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Sep 12th 2019
Photo and Net by TreeNet Willy
A couple of items we don't often post about are our neon and glow-in-the-dark paracord colors. While these varieties are not well suited for m
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How to Store Paracord
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Aug 23rd 2019
One of the most frustrating tasks as a paracord crafter is trying to untangle hundreds of feet of paracord. Just about everyone would rather be making something out of p
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Why Are There So Many Paracord Sizes?
Posted by Luke Quanbeck on Jul 3rd 2019
In case you didn't know, there's more to paracord than just 550 cord. We currently sell over a dozen varieties of paracord, all with different diameters, strengths, and pr
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