Why buy an expensive collar when you can make a custom one for a fraction of the price? These paracord collars are lightweight, weather resistant, and super durable. Plus they’ll look really cute on your furry friend (see evidence below haha)!
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How much paracord does it take to make a dog collar?
This will fully depend on how big your collar needs to be. To make a 12 inch collar (excluding the buckle) we used about 11 feet of paracord total (5-1/2 feet of each colour). You can pretty much count on using 1 foot of paracord for each inch of collar. Plus it’s always better to start with longer pieces and have extra, rather than run out and have to connect extra paracord in the middle of the project!
How wide is this paracord collar?
If you’re using regular (550) paracord, the fishtail knot makes a collar that is 5/8 inch wide.
Can I connect the d-ring more securely to the DIY collar?
Yes, if you’d like you can connect the d-ring directly into the collar so it stays in place. To put the d-ring right next to the buckle, slide it onto the middle stationary cords before you start knotting. You can also do this at any time while you’re making the collar.
Where can I buy paracord to make a paracord dog collar?
Plus there are also paracord specific websites, like Paracord Planet, with a huge selection of paracord!
How can I clean my paracord dog collar?
You can actually put your paracord collar in the washing machine with cool water! Place it in an old pillow case or a mesh laundry bag to keep both the collar and your washing machine safe. Or if you’d prefer, wash the paracord dog collar by hand. You can scrub it with baking soda and/or dish soap using a soft brush. Then hang up the paracord collar to air dry!
Choose your favourite colours and make a DIY paracord dog collar! These collars are so cool looking — they’ll make your pup even more adorable than they already are!
Here’s even more paracord craft ideas:
Paracord Lanyard
DIY Paracord Keychain
How to Make a Paracord Bracelet
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