How to make a lanyard bracelet from paper

Steps

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   Step 1

   
   Materials: Paper strips of equal width Paper glue
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   Step 2

   
   Place one paper strip horizontally and another vertically
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   Step 3

   
   Glue the vertical strip on top of the left edge of the horizontal strip. Make sure it is aligned at the side and top
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   Step 4

   
   Hold a third strip vertically. Glue it on top of the horizontal strip - next to the left vertical strip. Make sure the bottom and sides are aligned
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   Step 5

   
   Glue the fourth strip horizontally on top of the right vertical strip Make sure the bottom and right side is aligned You are finished setting up the strips and they are ready for weaving
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   Step 6

   
   Bring the right vertical strip down
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   Step 7

   
   Bring the left vertical strip up
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   Step 8

   
   Bring the right horizontal strip to the left and through the loop of the left vertical strip
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   Step 9

   
   Bright the left horizontal strip through the loop of the right vertical strip
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    Step 10

    
    Pull each strip gently a few times until they form a neat knot *Do not press down and crease the edges That’s it! That is how you make the box stitch. Repeat steps 6 to 10 until you get the length you want
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    Step 11

    
    When you have come to the end of the strip and need to add more just align another strip to the end and glue it in place
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    Step 12

    
    Continue adding strips and weaving them until you get a length that fits comfortably around your fist
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    Step 13

    
    When you have gotten to the length you need put a generous amount of glue on the woven part.
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    Step 14

    
    Bring the glued covered edge around to align with the bottom and press them together until the glue dries.
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    Step 15

    
    Cut off the extra strips. Leave enough length to tuck into the loops
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    Step 16

    
    Put glue on a strip edge and use your finger nail or a toothpick to tuck it neatly into the loop closest to it. Repeat for the other 3 strip ends
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    Step 17

    
    Enjoy your new paper bracelet!