This article was co-authored by Amy Guerrero . Amy Guerrero is an Arts and Crafts Specialist and the Owner of Sunshine Craft Co., a crafting studio based in Phoenix, Arizona. Amy specializes in macrame, DIY crafting, and teaching fiber arts. She offers monthly in-person and online workshops along with having developed a range of DIY craft kits for at-home projects. Amy holds a BS in Industrial Design from Philadelphia University. She worked as a graphic designer before starting her own business. Sunshine Craft Co. is a creative hub that offers a wide range of workshops, tools, and resources for any craft project to inspire creativity and community engagement. This article has been viewed 56,359 times.
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To make a single-strand beaded keychain, cut your keychain material into a 12 to 24 inch piece. If you’re using beads with large holes, try suede or leather for your cord. For beads with smaller holes, opt for wire. Once you’ve prepared the cord, position your key ring in the center of the cord and tie a knot to hold it in place. Then, design your bead pattern, such as letter beads to spell out a name or colored beads to make a rainbow. When you’ve decided which design you’d like, thread the beads onto both ends of your cord, making sure that there’s as little space between them as possible. You should also leave about 2 inches of cord at the end so you can tie it in a knot when you’re done. Finally, attach your keys to the keyring, or give the keychain as a gift. To learn more, including how to make a lizard keychain, read on!
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