Make a keychain using old wood scraps, your favorite image and Mod Podge. It’s a great way to personalize a gift – you can use photos too!
Skills Required: Beginner. Even if you’ve never Mod Podged before, you can make this project. The decoupage area is small enough that you’ll be fine and won’t have to worry about wrinkles.
![How to Make a Keychain on a Budget](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DIY-personalized-keychain.jpeg.webp)
One of my favorite things to do with Mod Podge is make gift items. Man Podger Walter has come up with a great way to use old wood scraps and make a fancy keychain gift for a friend.
One idea that came to mind when Walter showed me this project was a keychain with my blog logo. Wouldn’t that be fun to do something meaningful like that for yourself? Here’s how Walter did it!
Here’s how you can make a key chain with any images that you fancy. I used an image of a fish, because I just love fishing. It’s a fun end of summer craft to commemorate the months of fun in the water.
But why not use images with typography? I am thinking monograms! How about names? Or images from favorite places? You have so many options!
![Wood blocks, Hard Coat Mod Podge, eye hooks, and keychain findings](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Step-1.jpeg.webp)
How to Make a Keychain
Gather These Supplies
- Assortment of smaller wood pieces, like kid’s building blocks or small scraps of wood. I never throw any scrap pieces away!
- Acrylic paint
- Decorative paper
- Screw eyes
- Keychain findings
- Mod Podge (I used Hard Coat)
- Scissors
- Awl
- Pencil
![Hard Coat Mod Podge, blue paint, a wood block, two fish images, and an eye hook](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Step-2.jpeg.webp)
Step 2: Prime the piece of wood with FolkArt, let dry. Lay out the images in the order to how you will decoupage. I used Hard Coat to decoupage and seal the final result.
Remember, this is a keychain that will be heavily used, hence a strong sealer is ideal for durability. Let dry.
![Using an awl to mark the center for attaching the eye hook](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Step-3.jpeg.webp)
Step 3: Use an awl to mark center of the top part of the keychain for the screw eye.
![Hand screwing the eye hook into the top of the small wood block](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Step-4.jpeg.webp)
Step 4: Attach the screw eye hook.
![Keyring attached to the eye hook](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Step-5.jpeg.webp)
Step 5: Attach the keychain link to the screw eye using pliers.
![DIY keychain hanging from a key in a car ignition](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Project-Completed.jpeg.webp)
Add your keys to this keychain and project completed! I am very pleased with this simple and yet durable item. Are you ready to make a keychain?
Make a Keychain
![How to Make a Keychain on a Budget](https://modpodgerocksblog.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DIY-personalized-keychain.jpeg.webp)
Learn how to make a keychain using scrap wood and other basic materials. These can be personalized and make great gifts.
Materials
- Small scrap of wood
- Acrylic paint
- Decorative paper
- Mod Podge Hard Coat
- Screw eyes
- Keychain findings
- Sandpaper
Tools
- Saw
- Scissors
- Awl
- Pencil
- Paintbrush
- Pliers
Instructions
- Trim a small scrap of wood to the desired size using a saw. Sand to smooth.
- Trace the wood onto paper. You can trace all six sides or just the main two. Cut out the paper and set aside.
- Paint the wood with acrylic paint. Let dry.
- Attach paper to the wood using Mod Podge. Let dry and then give two additional coats. Let dry.
- Use an awl to mark the wood for the screw eye. Attach the screw eye hook (push firmly).
- Attach the keychain link to the screw eye using pliers.
If you enjoyed this project, I’d love for you to check out these other ideas:
Sara @ CleverPinkPirate.com
Saturday 26th of May 2012
Very cool! It looks easy enough and even kids can make them!
creativejewishmom/sara
Thursday 24th of May 2012
Love it Amy, thanks so much for sharing on Craft Schooling Sunday, hope all is well. I just posted a nice mod podge project yesterday, check it out! oxoxoxoSarahttps://www.creativejewishmom.com/2012/05/recycled-jar-candle-holders-for-shavous-or-anytime.html
melody
Wednesday 23rd of May 2012
like it!
Jessica Bruno
Monday 21st of May 2012
You are right, great idea for fathers day :)
Nauli
Saturday 19th of May 2012
Looks great and easy.