Are you looking for a fun and creative way to make a personalized gift or craft? Then making your own shaker keychains is an excellent idea! Shaker keychains are cute, quirky little accessories that have been around since the late 1800s. They’re perfect as giveaways, trinkets, and souvenirs of special occasions. Not only are they pretty easy to create with materials found in most homes, but also allow your creativity to shine as you design them according to your interests and desires. So if you’re keen on crafting something unique, read on for simple instructions on how to make a shaker keychain at home!
What you’ll need
Making a shaker keychain at home is a rewarding and creative project. You will need a few basic items to make your own unique DIY piece of accessory! For starters, get some craft foam sheets in your favorite colors or patterns. These will be the body of your shaker keychain. Secondly, you’ll need plastic beads, sequins, glitter, or any other type of small filler material that can fit inside the shaker pouches. Lastly, find some transparent or mesh vinyl material to create the shaker pouches; these should be the same size as your chosen craft foam sheets. With these items in hand and a bit of careful crafting, you can have yourself a custom-made shaker keychain before you know it!
The steps to make the shaker keychain
Making your own shaker keychain is a great project that you can do in the comfort of your own home. It’s surprisingly easy too! All it takes is a few materials and some simple steps. First, you’ll need to gather your materials,, such as construction paper, twine or yarn, scissors, a hole puncher, and filler items like beads or small pieces of paper. Once you have your supplies ready it’s time to cut out two circles from the construction paper. The first should be slightly larger than the second. Then punch two holes on each side of both circles about 1/2 inch apart. Feed one end of the twine through both holes on one circle, then add your desired filler items in between the two circles and feed the other end of the twine through the holes on the other circle. Finally, tie a knot at each end of the twine and trim away any excess length–tada! You have now created a fun and unique shaker keychain.
How to use it
Making a shaker keychain at home is both fun and easy! All you need are the materials, and you can have your very own homemade accessory in no time. Start by gathering items of your choice, such as colorful beads, small trinkets, jingly bells, and some plastic figures if available. Make sure that whatever items you choose will fit into the bottle cap of your favorite beverage – they are the perfect size for this craft. Now, removing the bottle cap, pour your items inside and use adhesive glue or a strong tape to firmly attach the cap back onto the bottle. Add a lobster clasp or keyring so that you can conveniently hang it with your other keys in no time. You now have an eccentric and personalized shaker keychain that looks amazing!
Variations on the design
Crafting is a great way to express your creativity and make something functional at the same time. Try making a shaker keychain to brighten up your keys or your bag! To start, find some colorful beads and a few small shells or coins. You’ll also need two pieces of chain, basic findings that come in jewelry-making kits (such as jump rings, lobster clasps, and connectors), and a pair of scissors or jewelry pliers. Thread the beads together on one piece of chain and attach it to the connector with the jump ring. Attach the other decorations, such as shells or coins, then close the link with pliers or scissors. Cut the second piece of chain 4-5 links shorter than the first piece and connect it to the same connector with a jump ring. Lastly, attach the lobster clasp so you can clip it to anything. The sky’s the limit when it comes to variations on this design; try using different types of beads for a personalized look!
Troubleshooting common problems
Making a shaker keychain at home is an easy and enjoyable way to create something beautiful and unique. However, you might encounter some common troubleshooting problems. Begin by collecting supplies like shrink wrap, paper, cardstock, charms or beads, jump rings, and pliers. Make sure to use the right type of jump ring that is specifically designed for attaching charms. Shrink wrap should fit around the final product before you trim off excess material with scissors. Securely attach the jump ring before you seal your keychain with heat from your hair dryer. If your keychain doesn’t lay flat on a surface after it cools, then start again by making sure everything is secure and tight before sealing with shrink wrap. With patience and practice, you can create the perfect shaker keychain!
Conclusion
Now that you know how to make these customized keychains at home, there are endless possibilities for design. You can pick your favorite colors, add charms or beads, and make each one unique. Get creative and have fun! If you need any more supplies, be sure to check out our website. We carry a wide variety of crafting materials perfect for this project and many others. Thanks for reading, and happy crafting!