The Solomon V Bar Paracord Bracelet is similar to the cobra belly weave, but with two colors forming a Z-pattern. In this tutorial, we use Hyper for the outside and White for the center. We also used a 5/8" Black Buckle.
Supplies Needed:
- Two diļ¬erent colors of nylon, 550 paracord, 8-10 feet in length
- 5/8" buckle
- Tape measure or ruler
- Scissors
- Lighter
1.
Choose one color to start (this will be the outside color of the bracelet) and form a loop to put through the top of the buckle.
2.
Find the two ends and bring them through the loop to create a cow hitch knot.
3.
Take the two ends again and run them through the top of the other part of the buckle.
4.
Pull the strands through until the bracelet is at your desired length. This can be done by measuring the paracord with your wrist and making sure two fingers can fit underneath, or by measuring your wrist with a tape measure and adding an inch to the overall length.
5.
Take the same two ends and run them on either side of the cow hitch, then pull them through to match the length of the rest of the bracelet.
6.
Start making a Solomon knot by placing the left strand over the center and place the right strand over the left and under the center before going through the loop created by the left strand.
7.
Before pulling the weave tight, place the accent cord into the left loop and then, the weave can be pulled tight.
8.
Begin another Solomon knot by placing the right strand over the center and place the left strand over the right and under the center before going through the loop created by the left cord.
9.
Again, before pulling the knot tight, place the front accent cord into the right loop by going over the top of the center.
10.
Place the back accent cord into the right loop by going under the center and then over the front accent cord. After the accent cords are in place, the knot can be tightened.
11.
Another Solomon knot will be made by placing the left strand over the center and place the right strand over the left and under the center before going through the loop created by the left strand.
12.
Before tightening the knot, place the now front accent cord into the left loop by going over the top of the center.
13.
Place the now back accent cord into the left loop by going under the center and then under the front accent cord. When the accent cords are in place, they can be tightened (The back accent cord will continuously be placed over the front accent cord when going through the right loop and will be placed under the front accent cord when going through the left loop).
14.
Continue this process of the Solomon knot, and switching the accent cords from going to the right and left loops.
15.
Cut off the excess strands with your scissor.
16.
Melt the ends with the lighter to prevent fraying.
17.
Flatten the melted ends with the lighter to give the ends a flatter and larger surface to keep the bracelet from coming undone.
Any color of 550 paracord as well as a 5/8" buckle will work for this bracelet. To check out other tutorials for more step-by-step guidance, click here.