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Skeleton Keys


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July 7, 2021

Skeleton keys hanging from a plaque.I needed some keys to hang on this cute wall hanging. It was hard to find the size I needed without spending a lot of money. I decided to make some from wood and paint with metallic paint to make them look like a real key.

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Total Time: 1 1/2 hours

Supplies:

  • thin wood
  • scroll saw
  • template
  • paint and paint brush
  • spray varnish
The supplies for skeleton keys.
 

Steps:

  1. Find a key template, print, and cut out. Glue to thin piece of wood.
  2. Skeleton key shapes taped to a piece of wood.
     
  3. Using a scroll saw, cut the keys out of the wood.
  4. Drilling out the center of the key shape.
     
    Using a jigsaw to cut out the skeleton key shapes.
     
    Drilling out the center of a key shape.
     
    The cut out key shape.
     
    Three cut out key shapes.
     
  5. Paint with metallic paint. Let dry. Spray varnish and let dry.
  6. Painting the key shapes in metallic colors.
     
  7. Easy way to make your own vintage or antique looking keys!
  8. Painting the key shapes in metallic colors.
     
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