There’s something extra fun about carrying a little piece of Halloween with you—whether it’s a ghost, pumpkin, or black cat dangling from your keys. With these ready-made polymer clay Halloween embellishments, you can whip up a batch of festive keychains in under an hour.
These make fantastic teacher gifts, party favors, or even trick-or-treat alternatives.
Materials Needed
- Halloween polymer clay embellishments (like these: Halloween Clay Pieces)
- Jump rings (medium size, 8–10mm)
- Keychain rings (silver or antique bronze work beautifully)
- Small screw eye pins (the kind that twist directly into clay)
- Jewelry pliers (two pairs are helpful for opening jump rings)
- Optional: Gloss glaze for polymer clay (for shine and durability)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Choose Your Charm
Pick your favorite Halloween clay embellishment. Ghosts, pumpkins, bats, and witches’ hats are all fun options. Smaller charms are best for minimalist keychains, while you can combine two or three for chunkier, themed keychains.
Step 2 – Insert the Eye Pin
Gently twist a small screw eye pin into the top of your chosen clay piece. If the embellishments are already baked polymer clay, you can secure the pin with a tiny dab of super glue for extra hold.
Step 3 – Add a Jump Ring
Use your pliers to open a jump ring and thread it through the eye pin loop. Close the ring tightly to keep it secure.
Step 4 – Attach to the Keychain Ring
Slip your jump ring onto a keychain ring. If you want a layered look, add an extra chain link between the charm and the ring for a little swing.
Step 5 – Seal (Optional)
If you want your charms extra shiny or more durable, brush on a thin coat of gloss glaze. Let it dry completely before handling.
Creative Variations
- Double Charms: Pair a ghost with a bat or a pumpkin with a witch’s hat.
- Personalized Tags: Add an initial charm alongside the Halloween piece for a custom gift.
- Bag Charms: Clip them onto zippers for festive Halloween bag accessories.
These DIY Halloween polymer clay keychains are the perfect mix of spooky and practical. They’re quick, inexpensive, and a great way to add handmade flair to your Halloween celebrations. Plus, because the clay embellishments come pre-made, you don’t need to roll, cut, or bake—just assemble and enjoy!
