To answer a few of the questions,
I use parafin wax to seal the Paracord so it stays dry. I've dropped them in the water and while they do soak up a tiny bit of water it drys out quite fast and doesn't get heavy. Blood also rinses off really well, but as an inshore fisherman I would have had to do something really wrong to get that much blood. After a year I take a hair dryer and heat the wax back up so it reabsorbs back into the Paracord. If I've lost too much wax I'll rub some on and heat it back up again.
Why?
I just think it's neat!
The technique is called plaiting, there's some good resources on YouTube on how to do it, as well as a really cool web page where you "build the pattern" and it gives you instructions on how to weave the strands.
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That sounds really cool! I’ve always been impressed by the creativity and practicality of Paracord projects. It’s great that you’ve shared your tips on sealing and maintaining it, too—super helpful! Speaking of neat tools and resources, if you’re ever looking to write and think smarter while exploring your interests, you
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What reel is that Abu Garcia?