How To Make A DIY Vintage Key Necklaces

5 minute DIY vintage necklaces

I sort of have a thing for vintage keys… and simple DIY’s with big results.

Add the two together, and I present to you the ultra-simple 5 minute DIY key necklaces!

(yes, I meant that to be read with the same awesomeness of a circus announcer). 

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Materials You’ll Need To Make A DIY Vintage Key Necklaces

Necklace Chains

Jump Rings (Charm Hooks)

Vintage Keys

Nail Polishes (one in a bold color & one in gold)

Clear Nail Polish

Ribbon & String 

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how to make a vintage key necklace

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retro style DIY key necklace

Step 1 Paint nail polish onto the keys in thick short strokes, and let dry completely.

Step 2 Once dry, apply the clear coat.

Step 3 Attach jump ring through the cutout in the ring.

Step 4 Tie red string to the jump ring.

DIY glitter key necklace

Repeat step for the first key, with glittery gold nail polish. Then tie black velvet ribbon around the middle.

diy rustic key necklace

For a rustic look, leave a key as is, and tie ribbon to the jump ring.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does wearing a key necklace mean?

Keys are seen as a symbol of good luck and fortune in many cultures. The belief dates back centuries ago, when people would wear keys around their necks for protection or wisdom—to open any barrier they came across: physically (with hinges), mentally (by understanding) and spiritually too!

What does a key symbolize?

Keys are like the key to your freedom.

They can open up new opportunities or lock you away from everything that matters most in life– whether it is opening locks for others, providing security by means of possession only one person knows how these things work!

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It’s almost too easy for instructions, isn’t it? Have any tips or ideas? Let me know!

 

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  7. Amazing! What a cute blog. The kind i always wanted to have but been too lazy to build :(
    Keep it up, so happy to check it everyday :)

    1. I’m not familiar with Maize Hutton, but I’ll have to check it out! I’m new to the blogging world :) Thanks for sharing!

  8. Hi! Have you tried the crackle nail polish for this? I wonder if that would make for a more distressed look? Idk…hmm perhaps I’ll have to try… Lovely blog doll, have a nice day!

  9. This just gave me the best idea! How cute and easy would it be to cut out key shapes from card stock, paint/glitter them up, and use them as part of gift wrap or other craftinesses?

    1. I actually had a bag of them sent to me recently as a gift (from Seth’s mom), but i’ve had the most luck finding them in old antique shops (not nice, new shops), and estate sales.

      1. ebay will be expensive, i have an obsession with skeleton keys. I would suggest thrift stores or antique places. and patience, dont spend too much on the first ones you see. happy hunting