How to Make Clay Bead Keyrings
These trendy clay bead keyrings are such a fun and quick clay project to get stuck in to! Why not make one for all your friends as a gift!
This project is super simple to follow and is great for getting the kids involved. Follow along with our step-by-step instructions to find out how to make.
Project and instructions by That's So Gemma
You will need
You Will Need
* AIr Drying Clay
* Acrylic Paint
* 20mm Wide Ribbon
* Keyrings
* Scissors
* Needle and Thread
* Paintbrushes
* Black marker pen
* Sandpaper
* Cocktail Stick
How to make
Roll your clay into bead shapes – round or square, whichever you prefer!
Use a needle/ large cocktail stick to poke a hole through the centre of each bead.
When all pieces are complete, leave in a cool, dry space to allow the clay to completely dry. This may take 2 - 3 days depending on the thickness of your beads.
Tip: Keep checking on your clay, you may need to turn them over every once in a while so they get full coverage of air.
When the clay is completely dry, paint them with your chosen colours and add details with a marker pen. Leave to dry fully.
Tie a large knot at the end of a length of ribbon and then thread the beads on to it. Thread the other end of the ribbon through a keyring.
Using a needle and thread, sew the ribbon around the keyring as pictured and then trim off the excess.
Your clay bead keyrings are now complete!