Zipper Pets Tutorial

Meet your new favorite DIY project – Zipper Pets! Easy, fun, and perfect for kids or craft lovers! Each Zipper Pet adds a splash of personality to your everyday accessories. Clip it to backpacks, jackets, pencil cases and more! Don't forget to give your new friend a name!

Supplies Needed:

  • head bead (any silicone focal bead of your choice)
  • 1 15mm silicone round (coordinating with head)
  • 4 9mm silicone rounds (coordinating with head)
  • small hook lanyard clip
  • 30” of nylon cord, cut in half to make (2 x 15” length)
  • crafting needle
  • pliers
  • scissors
  • lighter (to melt ends of nylon cord)
  • Or purchase our Zipper Kits here!
  • Step-By-Step Instructions:

    Step 1: Line up your two pieces of string and loop them through the ring of the lanyard clip. You should have 4 strands of equal length.

    Step 2: Take the lighter and melt the ends of the 4 strands to flatten them so they can all fit through the crafting needle at once. 

    Step 3: Slide your focal bead onto the threaded crafting needle, and pull the needle and strands through (use pliers to help). Push the focal bead tight up against the clip.

    Step 4: Separate the four strands, and thread the crafting needle through the two middle strands. Thread your 15mm silicone round on, pushing up against the focal head bead. 

    Step 5: Thread a 9mm silicone round bead on each of the 4 strings. The two strings that come from the 15mm silicone round bead are the “legs” so the 9mm silicone round beads can be pushed up tight against the 15mm silicone round bead.

    The two strands that come from the silicone focal bead are the “arms”. The length of the arms can be determined by you, but we recommend they sit midway through the 15mm silicone round bead, leaving about 10mm of string showing. Tie a knot big enough on the string to secure each bead in place.

    Step 6: After you have tied secure knots, trim the string and fuse the knot with your lighter. 

    Step 7: Name your pet and clip it on any zipper! 

    Be sure to tag us on instagram if you make your own using #createdwithcarasupply We love seeing your creativity!

    Happy Crafting!

    Xo

    - the girls

     

    *The products, materials, and supplies sold by Cara & Co. Silicone Craft Supply are intended for use by adults and should never be left unattended with a child.

    ***Small objects and beads can present choking hazards to young children. Never leave a child unattended with beads or other products. Always dispose of any damaged product. No product is completely indestructible, and fully formed teeth could potentially damage product if chewed aggressively, so responsible attentiveness is needed for any user or purchaser. Customers should always inspect and monitor their products, discontinuing use at the first sight of damage.

    ****Once our products have been sold and shipped to our customers, Cara & Co Silicone Craft Supply Inc., waives all responsibility and liability from the use of our products. Customers are responsible that their final products made from our supplies meet the appropriate safety requirements for their region. Our buyers understand that by purchasing our products or using suggestions from the above tutorial, the buyer assumes any and all responsibility and liability for the use of the products. 

    *****Cords, clasps and pacifier clips are not intended to be chewed on and may present choking hazards.

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