How to Make Cell Phone Lanyards
Cell phone lanyards are small loops of cord that have charms on the end. You can purchase lanyard blanks at craft stores that are ready for you to personalize. The lanyard features a split ring on one end that will hold the charm securely so that you don't lose it. Cell phone lanyards are easy to make, and they are a popular way to personalize your phone. You can make several and change them out as the mood strikes you.
Things You'll Need
- Phone lanyard
- Polymer clay
- Cookie sheet
- Oven
- Eye hook
- Glue
- Paint (optional)
Instructions
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Make a small charm from the polymer clay. The charm should be no more than 1/2 inch in length. Push the threaded side of the eye hook into the top of the charm.
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Preheat the oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the charm on the cookie sheet, and bake for ten minutes or what the polymer clay package suggests. Allow the charm to cool for ten minutes after removing from the oven before touching.
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Place a small dab of glue where the eye hook enters the charm to further secure it. Paint the charm and seal with a gloss if you wish.
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Lift the end of the split ring on the lanyard up with your fingernail and place the eye hook under it. Thread the hook onto the split ring.
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Pass the loop opposite the split ring through the lanyard bar on your cell phone. Thread the charm through the loop and pull tight, securing it around the bar.
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Tips & Warnings
Use purchased charms or beads for an even quicker charm design.
Avoid designs with sharp edges that may snag your clothing.
