Introduction: Easy Paracord Survival Key Fob
Here I will show you how to make an easy paracord key fob. It is used for survival because when unraveled, you get 4 feet of paracord that has been tested to hold 450 lb.!!!!!!
Step 1: Stuff
What you need:
Ruler
Paracord (about 3.5 feet)
Keyring
Lighter
Scissors/Pocketknife
About 5 mintues
If this was made into a kit, it would include 4 feet of paracord, a keyring, mini-scissors, a cheap plastic ruler, and possibly a cheapo lighter.
Step 2: Attaching to the Keyring
- Fold the paracord piece in half
- Pull the folded paracord through the keyring
- Bring the bottom pieces up around the keyring and through the loop at the top
- Tighten
Step 3: Weaving the Fob
The easiest way for me to explain this is with pictures, so just look at the pics and read all the captions.
Step 4: Finishing
Continue weaving until you have squeezed in as many knots as possible in front of the keyring. Make sure the last knot is tight and then cut the excess cord off and melt it down to prevent unraveling.
Step 5: Go Use It!
Attach it to your keys! Now when you reach in your pocket to get your keys you can just grab the fob! And if you get into an emergency situation, you can unravel this for 4 feet of extra-strong paracord!
Thanks for looking! If you make this, post a pic in the comments so I can see how you did!
53 Comments
1 year ago on Step 3
Adambowker98, you did an excellent job with this instructable. It is very easy to follow and the step-by-step weaving photos make weaving a breeze. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!
Question 3 years ago on Step 5
Why did mine twist
4 years ago on Step 5
Super easy, thank you
6 years ago
i no understand how i end this ??
6 years ago
my first paracord project (stuck with using 325, not 550) - turned out at 3½" long!
7 years ago
This is a common Paracord instructables but it is an essential starting point for anyone that wants to get started in Paracord. I would like to post my own someday!
7 years ago
I really like this Instructable! It explains how the weaving works. Thanks!
10 years ago on Introduction
how do you make it with two colors?
Reply 8 years ago
You have to "fuse" them, so basically, you just use a lighter, burn an end of each colour (coloUr cause I'm Canadian), then push them against each other. Then, with gloves, or something like a granite table, squish the ends into a smaller bulge, then tie it with the first loop, covering where the two colours meet
8 years ago on Introduction
great explanation it really helped to make it
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
That looks great, is that silver paracord?
8 years ago on Introduction
How do you put fish hooks and flint in it?
8 years ago
Did it with black paracord, really easy! Thanks!
8 years ago on Introduction
how long is it?
8 years ago on Introduction
I'm stuck on the first step
9 years ago on Introduction
Thanks for the awesome tutorial! took me a moment to get it, but once I got it, everything was good to go. Can't wait to try a couple more!
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Where did you get the nice cord It looks fantatsic
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
I actually got it at JoAnn's Fabric Stores
Reply 8 years ago on Introduction
Where did you get the nice cord It looks fantatsic
9 years ago on Introduction
Fantastic. Been wanting to make one of these for ages. Really clear pictures and, once I got going, simple to complete!
Thanks a lot for posting this.
Brilliant! :O)