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How do you make acrylic keychains?
Can you make keychains?
There’s another thing about keychains . . . they make great gifts and they are awesome for selling at craft fairs. Beginning crafters can make them, so if you want to get started selling your projects, these ideas are a great place to start. There are a variety of projects, from easiest to easy.
Is making resin keychains hard?
Crafting with epoxy resin can seem a little intimidating at first, but with Color Pour Resin, it’s actually pretty easy. In this tutorial, you’ll learn the tips and techniques needed to create your own customized monogram resin keychain.
Do you need a heat gun for resin?
Do I REALLY have to use a torch for surface bubbles in my resin? In short, YES a torch is the best tool to get rid of bubbles in epoxy resin. A hair dryer or heat gun doesn’t get hot enough to remove bubbles efficiently and can blow dust all over your wet resin.
What materials do you need to make a keychain?
Most keychains are made from either plastic or metal. However, they can also be made from fabric, paper, wood, or rubber.
Can you use Mod Podge on acrylic keychains?
To add a little extra protection, you can seal your finished keychain with an acrylic spray sealer or by painting a coat of Mod Podge over your lettering. These little keychains make such great gifts, because everyone uses keys, and they’re a ton of fun to create.
How do I attach a toy keychain?
To attach plastic, glass, wood or metal toys to a keychain without drilling a hole, secure a glue-on bail at the top of the back of the toy with one-part epoxy adhesive. Wait 24 hours before adding the bail to the keychain by using a jump ring.
How do I create a name keychain?
How to make name keychains: Write the letters of the name on the square wooden beads. Place your beads in order of the name, since you’ll be threading it backwards. Thread a piece of embroidery floss, knot the bottom, and add a round bead. Thread on your name backwards!.
How do I make a photo keychain?
Once your photos are printed, use an X-Acto knife, ruler or scissors to cut them out and make sure they fit into your keychain opening. Add two photos back-to-back and then snap the plastic piece in place to close the opening. That’s it!.
How much resin will I need?
General rule for epoxy coverage For coating epoxies, one mixed gallon (half a gallon each of resin and hardener) will cover twelve square feet at a thickness of 1/8 of an inch. This may vary by brand though, so always check the manufacturers instructions to be sure.
How much resin do I need for keychains?
Mix 15 ml total of the Resin Obsession super clear resin (resin + hardener). You don’t need much for this first layer of resin. You only want enough to fill the paw pads plus a little bit more.
Are resins toxic?
What safety precautions should I take? Craft Resin is considered a non-hazardous material and is non-toxic when used as directed, however there are some common sense safety precautions that every user should follow: 1 – Wear gloves.
Can you dry resin with a hair dryer?
Resin curing Using Hair or Blow Dryer You can use a blow dryer or hair dryer to dry your resin art fast. To do this, simply plug in the dryer and blow it directly onto your resin art. But be cautious to not blow too hard and too warm.
Can I use a lighter instead of a torch for resin?
#1 – Using a UTility lighter, quickly go over the surface of the resin. But, you have to be careful with a flame near resin. Don’t keep the flame on the resin for too long. Make sure to do it quickly.
Can I use hair dryer for epoxy resin?
Option 3: Turning a hair dryer into an epoxy dryer If there’s one thing resin bubbles can’t stand, it’s the heat. You can actually use a hair dryer to pop bubbles; however, the heat a hairdryer provides is less potent than that of a butane or propane torch.
How much does it cost to make key chains?
Normally keychain retail prices range from $7 – $20. Pricing should depend on the base cost of your keychains and how much you think your audience will pay for this custom product.
Do you need to seal acrylic keychains?
As long as you use permanent adhesive vinyl, you can trust it to stick on its own. Without the seal, it is more susceptible to peeling and scratches. These aren’t sealed, but I might experiment with that in the future. Making your own DIY acrylic key chain with adhesive vinyl is the perfect craft to do with anyone.
How do you seal glitter on acrylic keychains?
Instructions Remove protective cover on the acrylic blank, on one side only. Optional: if applying adhesive vinyl, do so now. Apply Mod Podge to the back of the acrylic blank with an even coat. Sprinkle the glitter on. Touching only the edges, pick up the blank and let the excess glitter fall off.
Do I need to seal vinyl on acrylic?
When you receive the acrylic blanks, there will be an adhesive sheet covering both sides. This is just to protect it. Be sure to take it off BEFORE applying the vinyl.
What vinyl do you use for keychains?
Supplies You Need: Permanent Vinyl (with colors you’ll be using) Transfer Tape. Weeding tools. Keychain ring with jump ring.
