Craft Uses for Keys
Information Tags
You can use a Dremel (or similar brand tool) to both cut the "teeth" section off the key and engrave information on the large section. Similar to a dog tag. You can then use these "tags" for identify pets and belongings (luggage perhaps?) Small key rings are available at most hobby and craft stores, as well as Walmart.
By kidseatfree
A Key for Santa
If you know of any small kids who live in a house or apartment that doesn't have a fireplace they may be concerned about how Santa Claus will get into their house. Go on the internet and do a search for "Santa's Magic Key". You can use any kind of key but the larger the better. You run Christmas ribbon through it and print out one of the poems that comes with the instructions. I print out the poem, laminate it, punch a hole and run it through the same ribbon. You may spend about a dollar per key, and you can sell them for up to $5.00. I've been doing this for a couple of years and I always sell a few and give away a few. Good luck!
By Margaret
Wind Chimes
Drift Wood and Fishing Line
I made a windchime from some "unknown" keys. I used old house keys, trunk keys, lock keys, etc. I put with the lighter, smaller ones at the bottom of each row and them tied at different levels with fishing line. I hung them from a small piece of driftwood. I used small eye hooks to hang 5 rows of 4 to 5 keys, and 2 larger eye hooks at each end on top of the driftwood. Love the other ideas here too!
By Reen1960
Pop Bottle Wind Chimes
Use the top of a 2 liter pop bottle and cut it where to top of the label is. Then poke some holes and hang the keys from the holes. It's a good craft for kids.
By PICO
Key Box
I once saw a small box covered with glued on keys. It was really cute. Maybe paint the box black so the silver and gold keys really show up.
By Ginnee
My Ideas
- Make a key windchime.
- Hot glue them on a picture frame.
- Make earrings and necklaces out of them.
By rosa
Key Bracelet
Many years ago I saw in a movie magazine a lovely bracelet made by an actress. It was made of a variety of keys, it was very "antique looking" and was really attractive. The bracelet itself was a chain to which the keys were attached.
By Miranda.
Keeping Drapes Straight
If you want to keep the drapes and curtains straight - put keys in the hem.
By Susie
Old Key Necklace
I made a necklace out of part of my collection of old keys. There is 11 keys on the necklace with a one inch space between each key.
By jennifer
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Old keys cry out for a new crafty life. There are many interesting projects you can undertake to create something fun and useful from old keys. This is a guide about uses for old keys.
By sicangu
12/12/2011
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12/19/2011
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