Safety Note: Do not use fingers to press melted Paracord ends. Pull ends to tighten securely.Ĭ) Repeat cobra knot (always beginning with rear-pointing strand) until 2 knots are formed on each side of zipper pull.Ī) (optional) Continue knotting if more length is desired.ī) Cut one excess paracord strand close to the knots, leaving approximately 1/16 inch of strand.Ĭ) Have an adult use a flame to melt the end of the paracord and use the side of the lighter to press the end into the knot, which will prevent fraying and unraveling. For each of the knots in this step, begin the knot using the loose strand that points backwards (away from body).Ī) Loop rear-facing loose end around and over the top of the zipper pull, holding in place with thumb.ī) Wrap remaining loose end forward around first and back to rear, then bring end forward through loop made in (a). Tilt the keychain to look at the top of the knot in step 2. Use cobra knots to create end of zipper pull. Gently pull loose ends to tighten knot, using fingers and thumb to hold knot in place while tightening. Thread bottom loose end (right side) up through right loop to top. Hint: kids may find "bunny ears" a good visualization for these steps.Ĭ) Thread top loose end (left side) through left loop toward back. Hold paracord between thumb and fingers, approximately 3 inches from closed end, making a loop with loose ends of cord away from body.Ī) Take right side loose end and loop around to right, crossing cord over top of loop and holding under thumb.ī) Loop left end to left, crossing cord behind loop and holding with fingers. Take one 2 ft paracord piece and fold in half, lining up ends.
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