Have you ever seen those adorable custom acrylic keychains and pins floating around on social media and wondered how to make your own? Well, wonder no more!
This will show you how to create personalized acrylic pins and keychains using a few simple materials. Whether you want to make a gift for a friend or treat yourself, follow along for some crafting fun. Let’s get started!
Table of Contents
Table of Content
1. What you need to get started
2. How to design your keychain or pin
3. How to cut out your design
4. How to assemble your keychain or pin
5. How to add a finishing touch to your keychain or pin
What you need to get started
It can be daunting to get the perfect acrylic pins and customized keychains to give your friends, family, or company bespoke gifts they will love. But it doesn’t have to be! With just a few things, you can create unique products without fuss.
All you need is acrylic blanks in your desired shape and size; acrylic paint and pen to design them; a sealer to protect your acrylic pins from chipping; and a set of pliers for keyrings and split rings. From here, the possibility for creativity is endless!
How to design your keychain or pin
Creating acrylic pins or customized keychains is a great way to show off your personality and interests. These items can be designed online by choosing from various artwork and shapes, adding text, and ordering the final product directly from the manufacturer.
Start with deciding what design you want, such as a logo, character, or vintage-inspired image. Consider picking something that reflects who you are or what you love. Once the design is picked out, choose between hard acrylic pins or soft rubberized pvc keychains. With acrylic pins, consider adding colour options to enhance your strategy and make it truly unique. With custom keychains, you can add special features such as glitter spots, glow-in-the-dark ink or changeable connectors to create an eye-catching accessory!
No matter what option you choose, designing your acrylic pins or keychains is sure to be a fun adventure that adds a personal touch to any outfit!
How to cut out your design
Designers often use templates to help them cut out their creations. Cards, t-shirts, posters, and other items all require careful cutting to be perfect. Start your project by first selecting a template. If you don’t have one handy, look online and print the desired shape on regular printer paper. Doing this will ensure that you get an exact pattern for your design. Once the forms are ready, use a sharp pair of scissors for cutting or an X-Acto knife if needed. Cutting with precision takes time and patience, but the rewards are worth it! Take your time and ensure all lines meet at the right points to avoid misshaped pieces that won’t fit together correctly.
How to assemble your keychain or pin
Creating acrylic pins and customized keychains is a great way to show your style and tastes and add some unique flair to your everyday look. To assemble your acrylic pin or keychain, you will need acrylic pins or key blanks, acrylic paint, craft glue, clear sealer, nails backs (if using acrylic pins), drill bits in various sizes, scissors and the design of choice.
First, you’ll use the drill bit to carefully make a hole in the centre of your acrylic pin or critical blank. Then use acrylic paints to add designs of your choice. When your artwork dries up, use a thin layer of craft glue to keep it secure, so it doesn’t fade away with time.
Finally, apply a few drops of clear sealer over the acrylic pin or blank surface to withstand wear and tear. After the sealer dries up, attach either the locking mechanism if you are making a customized keychain or metal eye pin backs (if necessary). Now your handmade acrylic pin or custom keychain is ready to be worn or used for whatever purpose you choose!
The best way to add a finishing touch to your keychain or pin
Adding a finishing touch to your keychain or pin can quickly be done with acrylic pins. You can craft custom-shaped hooks with graphic designs or logos of your choice with acrylic pins. Whether it’s a bumper sticker featuring a proud statement or an image that brings back memories, acrylic pins are perfect for adding flair to your favourite items.
And acrylic pins won’t fade over time due to sun exposure and won’t rust like metal pins, giving you the best-looking customized keychains and pins no matter what element they’re exposed to!
Conclusion
Now that you know how to make your custom keychain or pin, what will you create first? Will you choose a fun and funky design or opt for something more subtle? No matter what you decide, we’re sure it will be fabulous. If you need some inspiration, look at our pins and keychains collection. I am excited to see what you GOT.
