DIY MDF Keychain ideas For your child | HobbyIndia
You might have got endless DIY videos and tutorials to make the keychain at home. But have you ever tried something that you can create just in the blink of an eye? It sounds crazy but yes you can make the DIY Keychain in less than an hour.
Today, we will discuss the easy to make DIY keychains with the help of MDF base. Simply get the MDF keychain base and craft elements to let your kids explore creativity.
Step by Step Process to make the DIY keychain:
Let us explore the creativity of your kids with MDF keychain.
MDF keychain base offers a versatile DIY project that you can use for multiple purpose. If your kids adore the creativity, then you can make them engaged with handcrafted DIY keychain materials. You can use these keychains for the bag keys, vehicle keys, and door keys.
1) DIY with painting markers
What will you need?
Key rings
MDF keychain (choose any geometrical shape)
Blue-green pastel acrylic color
Gesso
Markers
paint brush
Steps to proceed:
Prime the entire MDF keychain with gesso and let it dry.
Apply the blue-green pastel acrylic color on the keychain base.
Once the color dries, start making the black mandala design on it. Now it's up to you to choose the detailed floral design or dotted design.
Varnish the base to get the glossy finished touch to the base
Lastly, attach the MDF base with the keychain ring.
2) Sticker art on keychain
What will you need?
Key rings
MDF round keychain
Acrylic / oil colors
Gesso
Marvel golden Stickers ( any sticker of your choice)
Thin brush
Steps to proceed:
Prime the entire MDF keychain with gesso and let it dry.
Apply the Magic Mint pastel acrylic color on the keychain base.
With the help of thin brush, draw the two black sleeping lines on the bottom of the round keychain and two standing lines on the left side of the round base paralleling to the sleeping lines.
Once the color dries, varnish the base thoroughly.
Stick the Marvel golden sticker on the right side of the round base.
Lastly, attach the MDF base with the keychain ring.
Note: you can use the same design on both the side of the base.
3) Persoanlized keychain
What will you need?
Key rings
MDF rectangular keychain
Baby pink & Rosy white Acrylic colors
Gesso
Acrylic name cutout
Thin brush
Steps to proceed:
Prime the entire MDF keychain with gesso and let it dry.
Apply the shade of baby pink and rosy white acrylic color on the keychain base.
Once the color dries, fix the acrylic name cutout design on it. Now, its upto you to choose the alphabet, name or nickname for the personalized keychain.
Varnish the base to get the glossy finished touch to the base.
Lastly, attach the MDF base with the keychain ring.
Note: You can also make the personalized acrylic keychain by simply substituting the MDF with acrylic keychain blanks.
4) Decoupage keychains
What will you need?
Key rings
MDF keychain (choose any geometrical shape)
Mod Podge dimensional glaze
Decoupage sheet
Mint green acrylic color
Paint brush
Steps to proceed:
Apply the mint-green pastel acrylic color on the keychain base.
Now, cut the decoupage floral green sheet as per the size of the keychain base. (make sure to cut the sheet for both sides of the keychain. Also, leave at least 1 cm extra before cutting)
Apply the Mod podge on the keychain and stick the decoupage sheet on it.
Rub it nicely with your fingers and make sure to remove the air bubbles from it.
Use the sandpaper and rub the extra edges of the keychain base. You will get smooth and clean edges.
Once it stuck properly, apply the coat of mod podge on it.
Lastly, attach the MDF base with the keychain ring.
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Wrapping up:
You can make this easy DIY keychain with your kids. Making your own keychain with kids is a fun way to show fandom for craftiness. In place of MDF, you can use custom acrylic keychains to construct instant bases. In addition, you can make several resin keychains in the desired style with the help of keychain moulds.
You can also use a different keychain design with MDF and acrylic keychain blanks. If you are looking something exciting to create with your kids, then please check out HobbyIndia's online craft store for additional details.
