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Tutorial for vortex spiral earrings. These are really lovely and very customizable; add beads or spirals to make a whole range of spiral vortex earrings.

Simple and pretty wire wrap copper ring.

Interesting technique using an open-backed bezel and silicone putty to capture the shape of a found organic object like shells or flowers. What makes this interesting is that the bezel is part of the (created out of silicone putty) mould, so the resin sets inside the bezel itself, so you don't have to try to fit the item inside the bezel. Then when the resin is set, you can fill in the other side, so that it is smooth on both sides. Another interesting aspect is that one could make something semi-translucent instead of completely opaque, possibly dusting the surface with mica powder, and you could get interesting effects when the light shines through it.

This short tutorial shows you how to do the 2 strand ringbolt hitching. It works well as a wrap for various items. It is also featured in the ABoK under number 3609.

This tutorial demonstrates Spanish hitching, a technique often used to create wraps for various objects. This eye catching method of wrapping is quite rare, but still, very rewarding! This paracord wrap is best using 2 or 3 colors.

The wrap is made by first attaching a cord to the object we are wrapping. He used a constrictor knot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ixCI9dtC4

This first cord is quite long, we need it as a base onto which we will line up our hitches. After that, slide under the knot gutted paracord strands that will be used for the wrap. After that, we simply spiral the long cord around the object and line up hitches onto it. Tightening can be done every half/full row.

This video demonstrates another ringbolt hitching style called Zig Zag hitching. It is a nice looking style. The key to making it nice and even is as always in the tightening!

The hitching is also demonstrated in the ABoK under number 3610.

This tutorial demonstrates how to do the "Maori lashing". This is a simple technique that produces quite a nice looking bottle wrap. It is more suited to a flat bottle with a narrow neck, such as a whiskey bottle.

Hitching a bottle without needing to pull your rope through.

In this tutorial we tie the 3 pass Spanish ring knot. This version is a bit more intricate as far as looks go, but it is basically tied in the same manner as the 2 pass Spanish ring knot.

The knot is tied out of a 2 pass Spanish ring knot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MazKPm-b1QA

Which in turn is an interweave of a wide turk's head: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlqKtPWHAXk

I have found the knot is tied a bit easier if you switch to a smaller mandrel when it gets a bit tight.

This tutorial demonstrates how to make a Spanish ring knot.

A step by step photo tutorial may come in very handy, you can find it here: http://www.paracordguild.com/tie-spanish-ring-knot-2-passes

This tutorial demonstrates how to finish a braided belt. The author has so far not found a definite, systematic way of finishing braided belts. He had to just sit down and figure one out himself.

See the braided belt tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdsNSuSB80Y

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This tutorial demonstrates the twill sinnet, found in the Ashley's book of knots. It is a 10 strand flat sinnet (He prefers to call it a braid). It offers a neat look that can be used to make a belt or collar. You can really play around with the color combinations.

How to start this braid at the tip of a belt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p-KGPqV5kc

Twill is a weaving style. You can see the pattern from the braid.

The crocodile ridge braid is quite an exotic braid. It resembles the back of the crocodile. It seems like a mix of flat braid with a round braid at the center. In this video we take a look at the 6 stranded version.

In this simple step by step tutorial you will learn an easy and decorative three strand braid knot. The braiding process is basically the same as a hair braid. Whilst not a chain sinnet, it is nevertheless an elegant rope chain. You could do this in paracord to make a bracelet.

This tutorial shows how to make an adjustable necklace by using two whippings to tie the adjustable knot, rather than tieing a bulky knot. This tutorial shows how to do it with traditional whipping, but a similar effect could be done with wire wrapping.

Learn how to make a printing paper or copy paper origami box instructions. Very similar to another box-out-of-rectangular-paper but slightly larger and less sturdy. There's a trade-off between side and sturdiness.

How to make a simple origami box. Tutorial done with 15x15 cm origami paper, but can also be done with rectangles. To make a pen holder make a deep box and use cardboard or other thick paper (21cm x 21cm or larger sheet)

This tutorial shows you how to prong set a cabochon with wire. Long but detailed. It's a good design, holds the cabochon well, while the prongs are unobtrusive.

Tutorial Christmas tree earrings - wire wrap jewelry making. Clever and simple design, featuring (a) no need for a cone mandrel because one makes a flat coil and then stretches it out (b) can be work-hardened with a hammer (c) cleverly manages to put beads INSIDE the coil of the tree.

Two nifty techniques using wirework and metal filigree and flower/bead-cap findings. The first, making a drop earring with a flower finding and filigree, just a very simple nifty idea. It would work for a pendant, too. The second, making a fancy flower by layering flower findings + bead caps, then combining three of them to make a large brooch. You could also use them to make drop earrings.