Friday, July 12, 2013

Paracord Lanyard



                My school, like many others, requires all students to wear an identification around school. The type of lanyard you wear is another way that you identify yourself. I loved making the paracord bracelets so this is a tutorial inspired by that, paracord lanyards!

Let's get started!


Supplies:
1. Lanyard
2. Paracord
3. Scissors
4. Lighter
5. Measuring Tape/Ruler

Step 1: Measure the length of your lanyard with paracord, add about 3.5 to 4 feet to that amount. That is how much paracord you will need.  

Step 2: Cut the ID holder off of the lanyard, this will be the hardware we use for the new lanyard


Step 3: Fold the paracord in half to find the middle; lay the lanyard at the looped end


Step 4: Slide the clip up the end with two strings to where the lanyard begins


Step 5: With one hand, hold the clip where it is, and with the other, fold the looped end over



Step 6: Now you're ready to start tying knots! We're going to use the square knot



Step 7: Tie the same knot, but from the other side this time


Step 8: Repeat steps 6 and 7 until you've reached a length you like



*NOTE: If you forget which side you left off on, find the farthest down knot, that is the side that you start on*



Step 9: Once you've reached a length you like, make sure you tighten the last knot you made

Step 10: Cut the remaining strings, close to the base


Step 11: Use the lighter to singe the the paracord where you cut it to keep it from fraying and unraveling, aaaaaaaaand.......


You're finished!



Enjoy your new paracord lanyard!

3 comments :

  1. Great tutorial, thanks for sharing! I am making one to use as a wrist strap for my camera :0)

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  2. how do you do it with two colors? like the lanyard part one color and the knot part a combo of the two colors?

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