Book excerpt: MAKE IT COOL WITH PARACORD Incredibly strong, spectacular in its colors and amazingly versatile, paracord is the ideal material for crafting stylish and functional items. Using easy-to-follow, step-by-step photos, this full-color guide shows how to master dozens of projects, including: • Braids for fun bracelets and watchbands • Weaves for one-of-a-kind leashes and luggage straps • Wraps for tough knife and flashlight handles • Knots for decorative lanyards and clasps • Bars for handy ropes and keychains