Handmade keychain ideas: perfect for novelties and gifts.
Keychains are used to hold keys together, but these days people also attach them to bags as charms or name tags.
They’re popular as novelties and gifts for friends, and they’re also trendy as merch for your favorite idols or characters.
In this article, we introduce handmade keychain ideas.
We’ve gathered ideas using a variety of materials, including shrink plastic, beads, resin, and fabric scraps.
We also showcase plenty of design ideas.
Feel free to use them as inspiration and give them a try!
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Handmade keychain ideas: perfect for novelties and gifts (11–20)
Candy keychain

Let’s make a keychain using a candy bag—a clear, candy-filled-bag-style pouch sold at 100-yen shops and the like! It’s very easy to make.
Just put your favorite beads, charms, and other decorative materials inside the bag.
Since the bag is small, be mindful of the size and balance of what you put in.
Once you’ve packed in what you want, attach keychain parts such as a ball chain, and you’re done! It turns into a cute, candy-like keychain that’s perfect as a gift, too!
Translucent name tag

Express your individuality with a translucent look! Here are ideas for see-through name tags.
In places with many children, like elementary schools or lessons, it’s easy for belongings to get lost.
When a name tag is attached, your items are much more likely to find their way back to you! This time, let’s make translucent name tags and attach them to bags and other important items.
You’ll need deco plates, clear stickers, letter stickers, protective tape, silicone rings, keychain hardware, and more.
Customize the design to suit the item you want to attach the name tag to.
Super Ball keychain

Let’s make a sparkly candy keychain! Super balls are usually made from rubber or similar materials, and when thrown, they bounce very high—making them a popular toy among kids.
This time, let’s use a super ball to create a keychain.
You’ll need a super ball, an awl, a lollipop stick, a hot glue gun, craft adhesive, decorative materials, and keychain hardware.
Simply poke a hole in the super ball, insert the stick, and attach the parts—an easy idea! It’s sure to delight kids who love cute motifs.
Handmade chenille keychain
https://www.tiktok.com/@n.annlee321/video/7365437076654886160Let’s make a cute bee keychain.
First, stick double-sided tape all over a chenille stem and shape it into a rectangle.
Wrap a yellow chenille stem around it, then wrap a brown one to create the stripes.
Make wings from a clear file sheet, attach them to the body with the brown chenille stem, and add eyes.
Finally, attach the keychain hardware and you’re done! With a bit of creativity, you can make all kinds of insects and animals, so try making your own original keychains.
Nikoichi keychain
https://www.tiktok.com/@bon_mama07/video/7481266559315430664A perfect present for your best friend! Here are some ideas for “Nikoichi” keychains.
In this context, Nikoichi means “two people as one,” or a pair who are that close.
Wearing matching Nikoichi keychains can make your bond even stronger.
You’ll need items like flat-bottom pads, yarn, pins, magnets, patches, and keychain fittings.
It’s adorable how the keychains snap together when you bring them close.
Embroidered ribbon strap

Make it with Indian embroidered ribbon! Here are some ideas for embroidered ribbon straps.
Indian embroidered ribbon is said to be a component used to decorate the hem of the iconic garment worn by Indian women, the sari.
They’re full of charm, featuring delicate yet glamorous patterns, and some even include sparkling accents woven in.
This time, let’s use Indian embroidered ribbon to make an embroidered ribbon strap.
You’ll need Indian embroidered ribbon, a backing board or plastic sheet, scissors, sequins, extra-strong double-sided fabric tape, keychain hardware, and the like.
It’s a wonderful idea that feels like a little talisman.
Handmade keychain ideas: perfect for novelties and gifts (21–30)
tube strap

You can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop! Here are some ideas for tube straps.
A tube strap is a cute strap made by putting your favorite beads inside a tube.
Use beads in the recipient child’s favorite colors or motifs to create an original strap as a gift.
You’ll need an aquarium air tube, beads, a hot glue gun, and keychain parts.
Attach it to a bag or other belongings to make them easy to spot! It’s also fun to make them together.


