A key chain plaited from printed paper with stylish patterns. Attach packaging tape onto the paper, then fold and plait it.
Cut pieces of paper measuring 12 x 5.5cm. For this key chain we have used 48 pieces of paper.
Attach clear packaging tape to all the strips of paper.
Fold lengthwise in the middle with the tape side out and "iron" the fold with a bone folder.
Fold the two sides lengthwise to the middle.
Fold together and fold over in the middle.
Fold the two sides in to the middle. Note that each link has an "easy" and a "difficult" side. On the "easy" side there are 4 layers of paper and on the "difficult" side there are 8 layers of paper.
Insert one link into another link from the easy side.
Insert the third link from the easy side and continue like this.
After a row with 47 links, close with number 48.
Attach a key ring and a swivel clasp.