Easy Paracord Key Chain
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Easy Paracord Key Chain
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Today I will show you how to make a paracord keychain.
Supplies
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You will need 4 to 5 feet of para cord a key ring a lighter and some scissors
Starting Out
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Once you get your para cord measured fold cord in half like so then loop key ring through the cord then pull tight
Start Weaving
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When you find your desired length start braiding when your at the fourth picture pull tight
Your Second Braid
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Again when you get to the fourth picture pull tight
Countinuing Your Braids
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Repeat step 3 and 4 back and forth until you reach your desired length
Finishing Up
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Cut remaining pieces of paracord off then burn
Finished
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And there's a finished paracord key chain