Key Chain

Key chain

Was trying different way to make key chain case that is practical and ease of use base on each individual user needs and requirement. * of course some special request and customization to match individual needs and requirement *.

There are four post key ring version and six post key ring version to suit needs of each person usage and daily needs.
There are different way to make key chain case and different locking button method to suit each individual needs.

Share some challenge to make a key chain case and it might look simple at first look. But need a certain skill set and knowhow to assemble them in certain sequence.

This is another key chain design (saw this design from Pinterest) and modify the design slightly and tried out different approach.

This is the result is after trying out the using VT2 button (inner buttoning using rivet and short leather to extend the button) and VT5 button style to better secure the key chain.

A typical key chain case is just to hold key within it casing. Have added other feather like a hook for certain use it handy to able to carry around. There are other possibility like add credit card or access card space.
There is unlimited combination you can think off for key chain holder design.

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2nd Jan 2018 project which is some new idea for key chain project.

Update on 6th Jan 2018 - Key Chain holder.


Sample project for a 4 post key chain holder.

 *Take note of the design of tag it have a button attached.

Anyone interested on template for key chain for 4 way post ot 6 way post, please let me know in your comment.

Tools for fabricate tag for key chain with a hook (from left to right)

    1) Thread sniper

    2) Hobby knife

    3) Marker pen

    4) Coin
    5) Leather Glue

Leather of suitable thickness and size typically 2 cm width and length is about 5 cm.

Close up view on tools and materials

Mark line for punching hole

Use punch tool to line up location

Punch hole 

Mark place for tag to key chain

Use coin for cutting curve line edge

How to terminate thread by hiding in between the layer and trim off the thread close to edge.

Trim the excess thread and keep it as close to the leather edge to "hide" the thread end in between the two leather space.











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Update 6th Jan 2018.. more photo on fabricate 4 post key holder.




Cut a slotted line to accommodate the strip of tag

Insert the strip of leather with pre configured button.

Use a clamp to position and hold the tag in place for the next process.

Apply small amount of glue to fix position of tag to surface.






A small amount
of glue will make life easier do punch hole for stitching work.

Sample of 4 post key holder with different way to attached a hook.

Hook behind leather

Hook in front leather

Update 7th Jan 2018.
  Continue with key chain holder project.

Front view

    Rear view

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Update on 13th Jan 2018 - Key Chain holder.
In this showing method and tools used to make a hook for key chain holder.

 Tips when cutting leather which is thick, insert a small piece at underneath one end of ruler. It give a better support as the hand apply pressure on ruler.













Use of paper template to mark on leather. Use a 20 cent coin for the curve part.

Position coin and use hobby knife to cut outline.









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Update 27th Jan 2018.
     Try new FOB key chain with hook.

Cut leather material to size. Typical width is about 2 cm for this size hook. The other piece is for band.
* the band strip need to carefully measure by wrapping around and mark to size.













Close up of the band and show punch holes for sewing.

This is how I mark and do measurement for the band length.

Final product for FOB key chain

Use a small clamp to hold leather when punching hole

Cut a curve to accommodate the hook

Cutting the band for key chain.

Marking hole mark to punch on band

*Do take note, insert the band on polyuthere piece to prevent punch sharp teeth from damage when punching hole.

Tools used for pre marking

How to terminate thread inside the band

Rear view on band

Slip band into key chain













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Update 04th Feb 2018.
   Share inform on key chain with four head, try use different colour thread for it.

 Saddle stitching method.

One way to use the hook is for RFID key tag holder.

External view 

Internal view







Update 4th Feb 2018.
 Showing key chain holder type with different design outside and inside layout.
Here are the various version tried out.

Inside this key chain it have a hook attached and it is moveable to store position if required.

Notice the outer edge did have not have stitches, just a plain simple design

Inside this design it have a moveable hook "hidden" behind a leather piece.

In this example the hook is extended out

Slight different design on center leather and this have full stitches around the border edge.

This design uses a thicker center piece leather. The stitches is not complete around but on either side only with yellow thread.










Another type of key chain fob. Using a thicker leather material (about 2 to 3mm)

Use 3mm thickness leather for key fob

The band length is dependence on the total thickness of leather materials used . Hence it best measure what is the required by making actual measurement.

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5th Feb 2018.
     Make a few more key chain fob.

Variation of key chain fob

*note: when using thicker leather of about 2 to 3 mm the folded piece where they meet are quite thick. Had tried to reduce the thickness using skiver and other cutter tool. still new to this tool and take time practice.

Cut the shape of the key chain fob with round and taper end.

Add decorative stitches along edge of fob , simple saddle stitches and cross stitches.








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