next comes the cordage. i use flax twine. i select 6 strands approximately 8 to 10" longer than what i want my sling to be, making sure they are all the same length.

once braided, i loop it over my fingers and pinch it down. i use a loop over my bottom three fingers. if you like an index finger or wrist loop, adjust accordingly.

just above that, repeat the process. through one side, and back through the other. then trim right above it.

once you've covered the cut off end of the braid, just tie it off and you're done with the loop.

thread it through the lower hole going from the outside in.

next, pinch the tab around the braid and, starting from the cup side, wrap the tab and braid together. continue wrapping until you're past the cut ends of the braid and then tie off. note: make sure the tab doesn't fold over when wrapping. you want both sides to cup the braid. in cross section it would be the letter 'U' with the braid resting inside.

almost done! reapet the braiding process on the other three strands. then repeat the process attatching the new braid to the cup. now, make your release tab. i use bone because it's cheap, durable, heavier than wood, and looks cool! but, you can use anything you want. or nothing at all, for that matter. in which case, you ARE done. but for those who want the release tab, let's continue....like i said, i use bone. it's roughly about the size and shape of a military dog tag.