If you have the choice to buy something that customized or templatized and both are the same price, which one are you going to pick? Right, customized, because we all would all rather have something unique. That’s part of the reason I like DIY projects so much!
These diy glass keychains are perfect for customization! They’re quick and easy to make, you can use any design you want and they make great gifts.
I used scrapbook paper for each of my keychains, but you could print out your own designs like I did for the DIY bookmarks I made a few years ago or even use material from a bridesmaids dress for a more sentimental gift. There are a lot of options.
DIY keychain materials
- Glass orb
- Jump rings
- Metal Bezel
- Keychain top
- Diamond glaze
- Scrapbook paper
- Scissors or circle punch
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Step 1: cut a scrapbook paper circle
Cut out a 1″ circle the size of the glass orb in your scrapbook paper.
Step 2: glue the scrapbook paper to the glass orb
Put a small dot of Diamond Glaze on the back of the glass orb and press the design side of the scrapbook paper against the glue.
Let it dry for a few minutes.
Step 3: press the glass orb into the bezel
Put a drop of Diamond Glaze on the back of the glass orb and press it into the bezel.
Let it dry.
Step 4: attach the bezel to the keychain
Attach the jump ring and keychain top to the bezel.
When you’re finished, you’ll have a uniquely designed DIY keychain that you can keep for yourself or give as a gift. You could even order the materials for the keychains and make them on a weekend with friends while drinking some wine (or soda, or whatever you like).
Let me know what you think!
Happy crafting! 🙂
They look great! You always have an eye for the prettiest scrapbook paper. Where do you get the keychain sets? Michaels?
Thank you so much! Yes you can get them at Michael’s in the jewelry aisle. They always have nice scrapbook paper too!
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where did you get the glass orbs? i am having trouble finding them on amazon. is there a store you can buy them from, like michaels?
could all these supplies be found at michaels?
Your so creative!!!
Awww thank you!!
Thank you!
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Hi, how do you make it where you don’t see where the glue is between the paper and glass?
Thanks!
If you use the glue I mentioned in the post, it dries clear so all you see is the image behind it. Also, make sure you press down hard so the glue moves from the center to the edges. I hope that helps!
I’m using the same glue. So maybe I’m just not pressing hard enough. Will try that! Thanks!!
No problem! Let me know how it works. You want a small drop of glue and press hard so it spreads out.
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Hi! I was wondering if you’ve tried Judikins Diamond Glaze on ink jet printed paper (regular, and/or photographic printed paper). My concern is if it smudges, bleeds or smears the images that I want to use for the keychains. Thank you!
Hi, I imagine it would work if you printed and let the ink dry before applying the Diamond Glaze. I’ve used photo paper before and it works fine. However, it’s extra shiny so I prefer to print on regular printer paper. I hope that’s helpful!
I dropped the orb and now it looks like Tom Holland
Oh no, it broke? I hope you have another one! That is a spider man reference, right?
Hello!
I do not have modge podge, would regular clear Elmer´s glue suffice?
I have not tried Elmer’s glue, but it might work if you use a thin layer. Let me know if it does, please!