Easy Fingerprint or Thumbprint Heart Keychain Pendants – VIDEO

A fingerprint or thumbprint keychain is a unique handmade craft and gift idea even kids can make. Use this easy fingerprint heart keychain tutorial to make one of a kind fingerprint keychain pendants your family will treasure. An easy craft idea for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas, and summer camp!

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How to Make a Fingerprint or Thumbprint Heart Keychain

Gather the fingerprint or thumbprint heart keychain making supplies and follow the easy step by step directions to make your own fingerprint heart keychains or fingerprint heart necklace.

Another fun way to make a fingerprint heart keyring ornament can be found over on Messy Little Moster.

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DIY Thumbprint Heart Keychain Supplies

Choose the type of thumbprint heart charm pendant shapes and pre-made necklaces you would like to use to make thumbprint heart keychains (or thumbprint heart necklaces) from the materials list below.

• Finger ink pads
• Bright white cardstock or heavyweight printer paper
• Mod Podge
• Detail scissors
• Diamond Glaze
• Pendant trays with glass cabochon keychain making options (choose at least one from the list below):
  • Oval pendant trays and oval cabochons
  • Square pendant trays with square cabochons AND Keychain attachment
• Key ring for thumbprint heart keychains (Note: the square option listed above comes with a lanyard keychain and key ring)
  • Metal Swivel lanyard snap hook with key ring

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Fingerprint or Thumbprint Heart Keychain Video Tutorial

Step by step directions for making fingerprint heart keychains and fingerprint heart necklaces can be seen in the video below.

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DIY Fingerprint Heart Keychain Step By Step Jewelry Making Tutorial

Step – 1 How to Make a Thumbprint Heart

A fingerprint or thumbprint can be used to make a heart for a necklace pendant. Use the easy directions below to make a fingerprint or a thumbprint heart.

• Press finger or thumb into a finger ink pad.
• Gently press finger or thumb with ink onto the paper.
• Press finger or thumb into the ink pad again to reapply more ink.
• Tilt finger or thumb slightly and press down again to make a fingerprint or thumbprint heart.
• Allow fingerprint ink to dry before moving on to step 2.

Step 2 – Glue the Fingerprint Heart to the Glass Cabochon

• Place a drop of Mod Podge on the back (flat side) of a glass cabochon.
• Place glass cabochon with glue on top of the fingerprint heart.
• Allow glue to dry overnight.

Step 3 – Cut Away the Remaining Paper around the Glass Cabochon

• Use small scissors to trim and cut away the excess paper around the glass cabochon. .

Step 4 – Glue Glass Cabochon with Fingerprint Heart into the Keychain Pendant Tray

• Apply diamond glaze adhesive to the inside of a pendant tray.
• Place glass gem with a thumbprint heart into the pendant tray and press down to remove air bubbles.
• Hold firmly for 30 to 60 seconds.
• Wipe edges clean with a damp cloth.
• Allow fingerprint keychain ornament to dry overnight.

Step 5 – Attach Thumbprint Heart Pendant to the Keychain

• Open the split ring and attach the lanyard swivel hook and the thumbprint heart pendant.
• Or, place the pendant on a necklace to make a thumbprint heart necklace!

Thumbprint heart keychain and thumbprint heart necklace pendants

DIY Fingerprint Keychain Gift Idea

Fingerprint and thumbprint heart keychains make an easy gift idea for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Christmas or a birthday.

Invite your child to use their fingers and thumbs to create one of a kind thumbprint heart keychain and thumbprint heart necklace keepsake gifts that friends and family will treasure for years to come.

Fingerprint flower necklaces or keychains, fingerprint art, thumbprint hearts, and fingerprint flower glass magnets also make wonderful gifts that kids can make.

Simple keepsakes like a fingerprint keepsake gifts are always a favorite with friends and family. DIY photo necklaces and keychains also make wonderful handmade gift ideas.

Don’t forget to pop over to check out all of the other beautiful gift ideas kids can make and DIY and ready-made gift ideas for the whole family!

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