You use about a foot per inch on a core of 2 cords. You get less feet per inch as the number of core strands goes up. I haven't figured out the exact math but for a 8.5 inch two color bracelet with 4 core strands I cut the following:
5 feet of one color (a) and 7 of the other color (b). I use b to form the 4 strand core. I end up with about a foot of waste on each color.
I suppose the tightness of the knots may play a factor as well. I tie mine incredibly tight (I have to wear gloves because of the amount of force I use).
5 feet of one color (a) and 7 of the other color (b). I use b to form the 4 strand core. I end up with about a foot of waste on each color.
I suppose the tightness of the knots may play a factor as well. I tie mine incredibly tight (I have to wear gloves because of the amount of force I use).