How to Make a Paracord Box Knot Keychain

Update - We no longer carry the colors of paracord used in used in this project. We're left the video up as an instructional aid and as inspiration for your own projects. The original video description and item listings can be found below:
beadaholique.com/collections/... - In this video you will learn how to make a keychain with paracord using box knots. You will see how to make box knots as well as how to begin and end this project.
Designer: Kat Silvia
Related Project:
Paracord Box Knot Keychain (Retired)
Project C2005
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You can find the supplies in this video at Beadaholique.com
Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
SKU: XTL-5700
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Paracord 550 / Nylon Parachute Cord 4mm - Black (16 Feet/4.8 Meters)
SKU: XCR-4360
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Paracord 550 / Nylon Parachute Cord 4mm - Maroon (16 Feet/4.8 Meters)
SKU: XCR-4354 (Discontinued)
Paracord 550 / Nylon Parachute Cord 4mm - Goldenrod (16 Feet/4.8 Meters)
SKU: XCR-4356 (Discontinued)
Paracord 550 / Nylon Parachute Cord 4mm - Navy Blue (16 Feet/4.8 Meters)
SKU: XCR-4358 (Discontinued)
Beadalon Rhodium Plated Beading Project Oval Key Rings 36mm (4)
SKU: FCO-8002 (Discontinued)

[@landacampbell7016]

Thank you so much! we needed a quick and easy key chain project and this was awesome. we used the round gold and brown shoe strings and they worked great!!

[@johnnelson6136]

Thanks a bunch. You finally made this clear for me. Great instruction, great video, excellent coordination of tying and audio,

[@myserenitycrafts]

Omg. I used to make these with leather shoe laces when I was a kid. Tfs, Sara

[@CharleyAnd]

Thank you Kat, my sister did this many moons ago in girl scouts with a plastic flat line and I think she called them scobies, any way this was fun to learn.

[@soucky1]

Thank You Kat for this cool project!

[@Native-Kitty]

OMG, we used to do these when I was a kid! We used plastic string called "Lanyard". I never knew how to start making the box. My favorites were the Cobra and Chinese Staircase :D

[@0ddSavant]

Beautifully done, thank you.

[@beadaholique]

Thanks for watching!

[@randycordes464]

Great video,worked just like the video

[@beadaholique]

Thanks for watching!

[@davidguymon1673]

Basically boondoggle type threading.

[@inspiredcaroline24]

So pleased you did this video. I've seen it done with ribbon on tv but it wasn't ever clear when threading back thru loops. Your demo is so clear & I can see exactly how to do it now. Thank you. Q. When burning ends, I notice the core colour shows through, is there any way to avoid this? Perhaps an alcohol pen or similar? I also wonder if a tiny bit of glue would make sure it won't come lose? Brilliant technique, great for "man presents"! Tfs. C😊

[@beadaholique]

inspiredcaroline24 Thank you so much for your kind words! To answer your question, you can also trim the ends and then take your scissors or thin cord snips and cut out the inner white threads a bit so that when you burn the cord to seal it you will only see the colored portion. It is possible but it might be a little tricky at first. You can try using glue, just remember that the cord may absorb some of the glue and discolor the cord. I would try E6000 if you want to go the glue route.

[@lisabrehmer8685]

Nice

[@lisabrehmer8685]

I can do this all day

[@stephenlukner6929]

I love this video. it was very helpful

[@preciousbanda9291]

Can you use plastic strings

[@beadaholique]

You can potentially use plastic rings or buckles. Thanks for watching!

[@HariHaran-zl3tm]

What is the name of that thread called?

[@beadaholique]

It's called paracord, short for parachute chord beadaholique.com/products/paracord-550-nylon-parachute-cord-4mm-black-16-feet-4-8-meters

[@karu54]

Do you need a key ring?

[@beadaholique]

You can use your own key rings, but I can confirm we still have some for sale on our website: www.beadaholique.com/wsearch/result/?type_id=&q=Key%20Rings Thank you.

[@paijoroyoroyo4332]

How about using 3 colors?

[@beadaholique]

Hmm.. that would be an interesting idea to try.

[@karu54]

This does not help at all