Question: How to start making your cord bracelet?
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First " fold" your cord in thirds without any twists or kinks. Put the end with the loop into the forked side of the buckle.  Make a larks head knot around the buckle then begin braiding.
First " fold" your cord in half without any twists or kinks. Put the end with the loop into the forked side of the buckle.  Make a larks head knot around the buckle then begin braiding.
Answer: First " fold" your cord in half without any twists or kinks. Put the end with the loop into the forked side of the buckle.  Make a larks head knot around the buckle then begin braiding.