How to make a simple soda can key chain using your favorite pop! An easy DIY craft tutorial idea that will impress your friends!
The debate is never-ending over which is better, Coke or Pepsi? My vote would definitely be Pepsi but of the diet variety. My husband jokes that Diet Pepsi runs in my veins. But honestly who wants to drink water? They put that in toilets! (LOL!)
Did you know you could make this fun key chain out of a soda can? You totally can!
Supplies Used: Some links may be too similar items when exact items couldn’t be found online.
- Existing Keychain or Chain, Jump Rings, and a Split Ring
- 2 Aluminum Soda Cans
- Hand Held Punches
- 1/8″ Hole Punch
- Glossy Accents
- Scissors
How to Make a Soda Can Key Chain
To make my keychain, I used one I already had with dangling hearts.
First, I removed the hearts and kept the jump rings so I could use them to put on the new Diet Pepsi charms.
Take your aluminum can carefully remove the top and bottom. You should be able to cut the can with a simple pair of scissors.
The aluminum is very sharp so watch your fingers! Cut the body of the can into thirds so you have 3 sheets to work with.
To cut out my shapes I used an assortment of paper punches
I already had on hand. I know they are meant for paper but mine cut through the aluminum really well.
Cut 2 of each shape so you will have a front and a back.
When all of the shapes are cut, glue the wrong sides together of the same shape and let them dry. Use the 1/8 inch hole punch to make the hole for the jump ring at the top of the shape.
Apply a thick layer of Glossy Accents and get it all the way to the edge. Allow to fully dry before turning the piece over and adding a layer on the other side.
TIP: Stay close with a pin or needle for the first 20 minutes so you can pop any air bubbles that appear. I didn’t and I have air bubbles
When they are dry they will look shiny and pretty.
I took the jump rings from the old key chain and used them to attach the new charms.
I love my new key chain!
What soda will you use to make your Soda Can Keychain? Share and leave a comment below!
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Inspired By Felicity says
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JackieInMI67 says
February 23, 2012 at 8:12 pmI love this idea, would be cute with so many different kinds of pop…or beer, ha!
lifewithmyblessings says
February 24, 2012 at 2:22 pmYour husband and my husband should talk 🙂 My husband asked if I want an IV so that I can shoot the diet coke directly into my system 🙂 LOVE the toilet water comment and so stealing that! As for this keychain, LOVE it and “pinning” it so that I can make my own!
Kelly @ Here Comes the Sun says
February 24, 2012 at 6:44 pmThis is so creative! I vote for Coke, though 🙂 Thanks for linking up to Fabulous Friday!
Kimberly @ The Brown Eyes Have It says
February 24, 2012 at 8:20 pmGreat timing! I have the exact same thing pinned and the cans saved so I could make one of thesefor my daughter this week. She’s about to get her license. Great idea to use punches, though that makes it so much easier.
scrapfancy says
February 27, 2012 at 3:41 am. Thanks for sharing.Really good job and now I am getting my favorite soda to make one. Thanks for sharing.
Kadie says
March 6, 2012 at 1:35 amOOOoo, I have this one pinned too! I really love the way yours turned out. Great idea to use the punches. Thanks for sharing with us at Link It UP Thursday.
Mary Beth says
February 19, 2013 at 4:11 pmI’m a Diet Pepsi girl from way back ~ I will be making one of these soon!
Hugs, Mary Beth
Thanks for linking up to Project Inspire{d}
Natalie B. says
February 20, 2013 at 12:20 pmI adore this idea!!
I will be featuring this tomorrow on Tutorial Thursdays, do come past and grab your button 🙂
Thanks for sharing.
x
Natalie
Lindsay @Artsy-Fartsy Mama says
February 21, 2013 at 5:32 amThanks for the tutorial, I am getting visions in my head from looking. Thanks for linking up to Artsy Corner 🙂
Tonia L says
February 22, 2013 at 1:07 amThat is my kind of key chain! Mine would include Diet Dr. Pepper and Diet Coke! Thanks for sharing at The Gunny Sack!
Terry says
October 19, 2017 at 6:04 pmWhat is Glossly Accents? Thank you for sharing, I love it.
Katie says
October 20, 2017 at 8:56 amGlossy Accents can be found on Amazon: http://amzn.to/2zprDIL (Affiliate)
It can be used as a glue but gives a glossy overlay to anything it is applied to.
Matt Murray says
July 29, 2018 at 8:57 pmThis is so cool becasue I never thought about using cans to make keyrings
Katie says
July 30, 2018 at 6:32 pmI am so glad you like it Matt! It is fun!