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!

Paracord Bracelet

           Paracord, or parachute cord, was used by the military in World War II in parachutes as suspension lines. After the soldiers parachuted down, they found many uses for the paracord. This versatility has made paracord surge in popularity in recent years. Time to jump on the crazy train!

Let's get started with the bracelet!

Supplies:

1. Paracord (blue - Michael's, black - Home Depot)

2. Scissors

3. Lighter

4. Measuring Tape/Ruler

*NOTE: Paracord at Michael's is about $2.50 for 16 feet, in bright colors. Paracord at Home Depot is about $2.50 for 50 feet, in not so vibrant colors*

Step 1: Measure your wrist, add about an inch to make the bracelet more comfortable. You can add more than an inch if necessary

Step 2: Take the wrist measurement, with the added inch(es), and add about another 5 inches or so to account for the knot, this will be the core of the bracelet

Step 3: Fold the piece of paracord in half and use the lighter to burn the ends of the paracord to prevent the cord from fraying

Step 4: Tie a knot at the end of the paracord, try to get the knot close to the end

Step 5: Take the initial measurement; cut that many feet of your paracord. Fold the cord in half to find the middle, and place that behind the core

Step 6: Tie a square knot as shown

Step 7: Tie the same knot, but from the opposite side

Step 8: Repeat the knot tying, alternating sides until just before you get to the knot at the end of the core, it's okay if the bracelet starts to curl while you're tying the knots

*TIP: If you forget which side you left off on, look for the knot that is furthest down. Which ever side the knot is on, you start from that side*

Step 9: Once you get close to the end of the core, tighten the last knot and cut the remaining strings close to their base

Step 10: Use the lighter to burn the cut paracord, so that it won't fray, aaaaaaaaand.......

You're finished!

Enjoy your new paracord bracelet!