How to Make a Lighter on a Necklace

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Start by cutting a section of hemp 12 feet (3.7 m) in length.

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   2. , Wrap from the bottom towards the top of the lighter.
   
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   3. ,, Feed the end of the hemp (the end that you were wrapping with) under the loosely wrapped revolution, creating a simple hitch knot.
   
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   4. ,,, This will help prevent the knot from becoming undone in the future.
   
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   Step 2: Lay the hemp lengthwise across the lighter so that three feet of hemp extends from the top of the lighter

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   Step 3: and the rest extends from the bottom.

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   Step 4: Hold the lighter in your left hand (if you are right handed) with your thumb pressing down firmly on the hemp; leaving the bottom end of the lighter exposed.

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   Step 5: While holding the lighter firmly with your left hand

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   Step 6: take the hemp leaving the bottom of the lighter with your right hand and wrap TIGHTLY around the bottom of your lighter.

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   Step 7: Wrap tightly until you can roughly gauge that you are one revolution from the top.

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   Step 8: While holding the wrapped hemp on the lighter tightly (so it does not come undone) wrap the hemp around the lighter loosely once.

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   Step 9: Hold the lighter firmly and tighten the remaining loop with the knot as tight as possible.

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    Step 10: Tie the two ends of hemp together to achieve your desired necklace length.

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    Step 11: Apply a few drops of super glue to the hitch knot at the top of the lighter.

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    Step 12: For added flair you can crimp your favorite bottle cap onto the necklace to add PIZAZZ!!

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