DIY Keychain Dad Night the Owl – Koper Amber Brown

Materials: Silicon kralen & Keychain materials
Difficulty: Simple – Medium

This Set contains all Supplies needed to create this Keychain of Silicon kralen. In this case, specifically the Keychain from this Set for Father’s Day, using the half flowers and half balls. We also list all the materials from this Set above. If jij want to replace an item, jij can also assemble it yourself using this list. Jij simply search for the Supplies and then replace the part with another one.

A keychain like this is very easy to make. We do recommend using a combination pliers and beading needle, possibly in combination with a loop turner. If jij do not have these yet, jij will also find them among our tools. First, a snap hook is supplied by keychain. This is a hook with a closed charm attached to it, to which jij can make the keychain by using the satin cord.

Jij take the satin cord and fold it in half. Now jij have a loop on one side and two ends on the other side. At the bottom of the carabiner there is, as mentioned, a semi‑round part. This is where we will attach the cord. Jij hold the satin cord at the side of the loop and thread it a Small through this opening. Then jij take the ends, pass them through the loop and pull tight. Below jij see an example with a round key ring, but this principle translates in the same way to the carabiner.

Jij can now start stringing the kralen onto this. Optionally, jij can create a knot at the top before stringing and pull your kralen over it. We usually don't do this ourselves because we prefer to use smaller kralen and jij can't hide the knot very well in it. Furthermore, we feel it contributes Small to a creation like this. An extra knot here doesn't provide extra quality or security. It adds nothing except possibly a knot that is difficult to hide. After jij have strung all the kralen on, jij need to make another knot. We recommend not using a flat knot for keychains. The ends will then tend to stand to the left and right. What jij do is lay an e-shaped loop on the table, then pass the ends through this loop.

Slowly pull this towards the kralen. Then make sure that the kralen are as tight as possible on the cord against the keyring. Then, with your other hand, slide the knot as much as possible and tighten the knot. This way of making a keychains is a real must-have skill. The first time might require some practice, but the more jij do it, the easier it gets! Cut off the ends about 1 cm after the knot. Another tip: briefly melt the ends with a lighter. I often light the lighter and, with a smooth motion, just pass the ends by/through it. This will prevent your keychain from fraying.