How to Make a Para Cord Keychain

by SRDKPIRO in Outside > Paracord

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How to Make a Para Cord Keychain

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Today, I'll teach you how to make a para cord keychain (1 color). 2 color coming soon

Gather Your Materials

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You will need paracord, a lighter, a knife or scissors, and a cutting board( optional)

Select Your Color of Paracord

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It's your choice of color, dark or bright.

Measure Out Your Paracord

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Normally 1' of paracord will make 1" of keychain. So use anywhere between 3'- 5' I will be using 4'

Cut Your Paracord

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Using you knife or scissors.

Wick Your Ends

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Using your lighter, melt the ends, and pinch them with your fingers.

Fold the Cord in Half

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Then simply follow the pictures, making the knot, and pulling it tight.

Tie the Same Knot

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Tie the same knot over and over again using opposite sides.

Cut Off Your Ends

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Cut off your ends and wick them, smudging the ends to the keychain so it looks neat.

And Voila!

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You now have a cool paracord keychain :)