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 these step-by-step fingerprint heart keychain instructions to make one-of-a-kind thumbprint keychain pendants that mom, dad, and your family will treasure. Thumbprint heart keychain charms also make a great gift idea for a friend or your child’s favorite teacher. 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 fingerprint heart keychains or fingerprint heart necklace.

We have also provided a step-by-step thumbprint heart keychain video tutorial that you can find below the written directions. Another fun way to make a fingerprint heart keyring ornament can be found on Messy Little Moster.

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DIY Thumbprint Heart Keychain Supplies

Choose the 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
• Heavyweight cardstock
• 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 keychain pendant trays with square cabochons
• Keyring for thumbprint heart keychains (Note: the square option listed above comes with a lanyard keychain and key ring)
  • Metal Swivel lanyard snap hook with keyring

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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 a 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 into the Glass Cabochon

• Place a drop of Mod Podge on the back (flat side) of a square or oval glass cabochon.
• Place glass cabochon with glue on top of the fingerprint heart.
• Allow the 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 square or oval pendant tray.
• Place a 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!

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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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More DIY Pendant necklaces and keychain charms

We have come up with a lot more fun and easy ways to use DIY pendants to make necklaces and keychain charms. Click on the links for all the DIY details!

• Fingerprint Art Necklaces or Fingerprint Art Keychain and Backpack Charms
• Thumbprint Heart Necklaces
• Fingerprint Flower Necklaces or Keychains
• Picture Necklaces or Photo Keychains

Related: How to Start and Finish a Beaded Necklace or Bracelet

More Fingerprint Art & Thumbprint Crafts and Gift Ideas

In addition to the fingerprint and thumbprint jewelry pendant and keychain charm crafts listed above. We have a few other super cool fingerprint art ideas and thumbprint crafts you can try with the kids!

• Fingerprint Art Magnets
• Thumbprint Heart Magnets
• Fingerprint Flower Magnets
• Thumbprint Heart Crafts and Gift Ideas
• Fingerprint Art Project Ideas
• Four Seasons Handprint and Fingerprint Art Project
• Christmas Wreath Fingerprint Art
• Fingerprint Snowman Art
• Easy Fingerprint Lights Christmas Tree Cards
• Thumb-Buggy Fingerprint Love Bug (pictured below)

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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 a 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 also make a wonderful handmade keychain charm gift that kids can make.

Simple crafts like these fingerprint keepsake gifts are always a favorite with friends and family. Learn more about Rhythms of Play HERE.

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