Repeat this at least three times and then tie a knot in the two strands.
7
Braid the other pairs, also at least three times per strand, and finish each pair with a knot.
8
The splice is now ready; for a nice tapered finish continue to braid one strand of each pair. Braid this strand underneath two strands rather than underneath one as before.
9
Repeat these steps with the next pairs to create a tapered end.
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