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Really, any type of cord/string can work to make a sling. But some have more benefits than others. Lots of people here have made some very beautiful slings using yarn, though.
To start, if you are going to be braiding, I'd say use Jute, sisal, hemp, or cotton. Paracord is another option. It really depends on what you have available, but just about anything will work.
Jute, cotton are very soft and easy to work with, but slings made with them will tend to wear down faster. Something like paracord/sisal will wear much slower and feasibly last longer. But really, it depends on how often you throw, and what you throw. If you use tennis balls/baseballs. Anything will work. But if you throw jagged rocks, paracord/sisal/nylon/HDPE are better choices.
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