12 strand round plait.

This video accompanies the how to make whips tutorial at dallasdogsled.com and shows how to make an twelve strand round plait. Video shows how to use coreless paracord to make a round braid. You should look at the 8 strand video first. This is the overplait with 12 strands. This is the second step in learning how to make your own whip so you are much closer to using muscle power to drive a bit of string through the speed of sound. The next video will discuss dropping strands. Stay tuned.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• paracord
• how-to
• lanyard
• DIY
• braiding
• braid
• plait
• plaiting
• whip
• whip-making
• nylon

[1914Sephiroth]

under 4 over 2... thats not the correct way but i suppose it works.

[nawataipan]

@1914Sephiroth It may not be the usual way but I have yet to find the Word Federation Whip Braiding Licensing Board requirements. This way the "slant" of the paracord is at a slightly greater angle which seems to make the stored energy flow down the thong with less exertion on my part. In addition it is much easier to do since it is less likely that you will drop a stitch.

[nawataipan]

I like to use paracord with a core for the center strand because it is much easier to get the light chain pulled through. I have never had any trouble getting the core to slide out. Pull out about an inch and push the outer sheath back. Continue this process. If you send me an email at nawa.taipan@gmail.com and I will try to help. Guess I need to add this step to the videos.

[steph818181]

Do you normally plait this loosely? Don't get me wrong, everything looks perfectly neat and even, but I was taught to always pull the strand tight before bringing it around (pull tight, plait loose) Is there a reason you don't do this? thanks

[nawataipan]

@steph818181 Yes I depart from the normal process because paracord is a bit different from leather. My finished whip is ready to crack with no break in at all. I have never worn one out so at 15 bucks a foot it is a time and money saver.

[Booliocious]

why did you cut it? or did you?

[nawataipan]

In order to taper the thong you have to remove strands. With leather you can taper the strands.

[DocDreEMT]

What is that? A whip?

[bernie46]

Not trying to be a smart arse but can you tell me why your plaiting in an under four over two sequence when the normal sequence would be under three over three so the plaiting is even on all sides.

Kind Regards

Bernie

[rxhxtx]

good!!!

[stevieray345]

kinky

[guste1231]

This is not hair!!! but it is still nice

[ieha2012]

Could you please post the 8 strand It was not under more videos.

would there be much difference if I made it out of leather??

Thank you

[LovenRawr]

@DocDreEMT i beliveits a shoe string XD

[kbooty88]

Could you explain or show how to START the 12 strand braid? I understand how to start the 8 strand but I have no idea how to start the 12 strand. Also, how many feet of cord would I need to make a 22 ft rope?

[MischievousKittie]

thanks I am trying to find educational stuff so I cna learn to make some on my own and eventually pass the skill on with/to my sons.

[101iheartmakeup]

sereriosly no one talks sorry spelled it wrong

[nasonchan]

no shoelaces nnnnnnnnnnnnnnoooooooooo lol

[cipm66]

First thank you for this video.

I want to ask you some about the paracord:

it is without the core?

Seems top be so flat. I have some cord but cannot be plaited so flat :(