Turn your a beautiful clay figure into a portable piece of art by making it into a keychain!
Before You Start
Materials & Where to Purchase
- Keychain ring and metal loop
- Screw eye pin (10mm to 13mm)
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Strong glue:
- B7000 craft glue: My go-to choice for a strong bond on clay and metal.
- Super glue: Quick-drying and strong
- Mod Podge / Sealer for protection
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Choosing the right screw eye pin
I recommend using a 10mm to 13mm pin. I tested 8mm ones, but they fell out after two weeks. I switched to a 13mm pin, and it’s still holding strong after two months!
Sealer Options:
You can use any glossy sealer like Mod Podge or even epoxy or UV resin. For mine, I used a gel nail top coat since I had it handy. While UV resin and gel nail top coat are different, both create a smooth, protective finish.
Glue Options:
- E6000 or B7000 Glue: My go-to choice for a strong bond on clay and metal.
- Super Glue: Quick-drying and strong.
Instructions
1. Complete Any Claymoo kit
For tips and tricks on handling foam clay, check out this helpful article.
Our Claymoo kits come with all the material you need to make a beautiful figurine including step-by-step instructions. Alternatively, if you'd like to make your own creation we recommend getting this BOHS foam clay set.
2. Glue and Screw Eye Pin
Apply glue to the screw of the eye pin and screw it into the clay.
Note: it's recommended to wait for the Claymoo to COMPLETELY dry (at least 3-4 days ~) before applying the glue.
3. Apply Sealer
Once the glue is dry, apply the sealer to your figure.
4. Wait to Dry / Cure
Cure it under UV light (I used a nail UV lamp) or wait for the sealer to dry. Repeat the sealing if needed.
5. Attach the Keychain ring
Once you attach the keychain, you will have finished your keychain. Now, you can take your little masterpiece with you everywhere, or gift it to someone special!
