How to Make Lanyards
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How to Make Your Own Lanyards
Introduction
Creating your own lanyard is a rewarding and straightforward craft. Perfect for securing items like keys, cell phones, badges, or whistles, a homemade lanyard can also make a thoughtful gift. All you need are a few materials and a bit of patience.
Choosing the Right Material
The first step in lanyard-making is selecting the appropriate material. A popular choice is craftlace?"elastic, flexible plastic lace known as gimp, boondoggle, or simply lanyard lace. You can easily find it at most craft stores.
Basic Braiding Technique
There are various stitches and braiding techniques to choose from, some of which can be complex. However, the crown (or round) knot is a simple and effective option. Here’s how you can craft your lanyard using this technique:
1. Prepare Your Strands: Take two strands of craftlace and fold them together. The length will depend on your preference. Tie a knot near the top to secure them together, giving you four strands to work with.
2. Position the Strands: Spread the four strands apart, each pointing in a different cardinal direction?"north, south, east, and west.
3. Begin Braiding:
- Hold the west string close to the knot and pull it over the north string.
- Cross the north string over the east string, letting it cover both the west and east strings.
- Move the east string over the south string.
- Finally, cross the south string over the west string.
4. Tighten the Knot: Pull each strand tightly to complete the first knot. Repeat these steps until you reach your desired lanyard length. The resulting braid will be rounded and secure.
By following these simple steps and exercising a bit of patience, you can craft a beautiful and functional lanyard. Enjoy your creative process and the unique result?"perfect for personal use or gifting!
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