Easy paracord USB flash drive case

Step 6 Trim and burn

No need to keep the excess paracord : we're just going to cut it close to the body of the drive, and burn and seal it with the lighter. The strands of cord inside, as well as the outer sheath, will melt : once it does, press it against the strands of paracord with the flat side of the scissors so that it all binds together as the paracord cools off. Repeat on the other side, and you're good to go !

Comments

[evil ernie]

I find a good way to not get burnt ends is to use a windproof lighter and not just a plain Bic lighter. I think the windproof creates more heat at a faster speed and if done carefuly leaves no black marks.

[Deslivres]

Good to know - I'll have to see about that and try myself. Could you post pictures or a video of your technique somewhere so we can see, ernie ? Or maybe an Instructables of your own ? Thanks for your comment !

[evil ernie]

I posted a Instructable. Take a look and see if it works for you.

[Deslivres]

Awesome, thanks ! I'll give it a shot as soon as I have a new batch of keys in the making.

[tevers94]

You should trim a little more of the excess so that when you melting it, it won't leave a big burnt/melted spot.  I guess with black it doesn't matter but for colors the melted ends will be the same color as the rest if you dont burn it to much.  nice post by the way.

[Deslivres]

Thanks tevers94 ! Paracord is a harsh mistress when it comes to melting and trimming, I'll try to get better at that.

[tevers94]

also i wanted to mention that i have started using nail clippers to get extra close

[tevers94]

half of the paracord bracelets or key fobs or whatever end up having burnt ends, but they are getting better.