Make a Christmas Mickey Mouse Shaker Keychain to use throughout the holidays!
Since it's the holidays, I decided to make a Christmas version of the Mickey Mouse shaker charm! I love how it turned out, and am SO excited to share with you! Made with resin, this shaker can be used as a purse charm or keychain, and makes a fantastic gift idea. There are quite a few steps, but these charms are relatively simple to make and have adorable results! I hope you love this project as much as I do!!
To make your own Christmas Mickey Mouse Resin Shaker Charm, you will need these supplies:
- Amazing Clear Cast Resin
- Measuring Cups
- Stirring Sticks
- Disposable Gloves
- White Mica Powder
- Mickey Head Shaker Silicone Mold
- Transparency Film
- Permanent Marker
- Polymer Clay Sprinkles, Mickey-Shaped Glitter, or Chunky Glitter
- Hand Drill Tool
- Unscented Baby Oil or Glycerin
- Oiler Bottle
- Super Glue or UV Resin
- Jewelry Eye Screw
- Key Ring with Chain
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SAFETY FIRST: Before getting started, wear disposable gloves, protect your workspace, and be sure to work in a well-ventilated area!
Prepare about 1oz of Amazing Clear Cast according to package directions. Be sure to work in a well-ventilated area and wear disposable gloves. Pour in equal parts of resin and hardener to the mixing cup*. Slowly stir the resin together with a stir stick for two minutes. If the resin looks cloudy or has any streaks running through it, you need to keep stirring it until it becomes clear.
*These silicone mixing cups are my new favorite! They are reusable, so there is there less waste - which is a big deal for me. There are easy-to-read measuring marks on the outside of the cup, it's flexible for easy mixing, and clean-up is a snap once the resin has cured! If you use resin often, I highly recommend giving them a try.
Add a generous amount of white mica powder into the mixing cup. Stir the resin mixture well for a minute or two until the powder is evenly incorporated. Give the resin a few minutes to "rest" and allow the bubbles to rise to the top.
Pour the resin into the mold slowly, starting at the bottom and filling it all the way to the top. Be careful to not overfill.
Pop any bubbles that rise to the top using a heat gun, blowing through a straw, or by spritzing with alcohol. Leave the resin to cure in an undisturbed, well ventilated area for 12-24 hours. You will know that the resin is completely cured when it is no longer tacky to the touch.
If the resin still feels flexible, it may just need more time to cure. Let the pieces sit in a warm, flat area to cure for a few hours (or days).
Now you can attach this festive Mickey Mouse Shaker Keychain to anything you want! Not only are they great for a personalized touch to your key collection, but they can easily be attached to purses, backpacks, and so much more! It also makes a great gift idea for Disney-loving friends and family!!
Cut a small square of transparency film and place it on top of the charm. Carefully trace the circle opening with a permanent marker. Cut the transparency film a little bit outside of the traced circle. Remove the marker lines with a little bit of alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
Fillers are what make shaker charms so much fun, and there are SO many options out there, like chunky glitter or small resin shapes. I used a bit of holiday-themed clay sprinkles and microbeads. Get creative and have fun with it!
Add a small amount of super glue* all around the top edge of the circle opening. Place the circle of transparency film over top and press it down well. Be careful not to let any glue get on the inside of the opening with the filling, and that the edges are completely glued down. If there are any gaps, the charm will leak!
This can also be done using UV resin. Add a thin line around the opening, and place the transparency circle on top. Cure the resin with a UV light.
You can keep the charm as is and give it a shake, but I prefer to give the shaker charm a "waterfall" effect, which makes the fillers slowly float back down. To do this, you need to fill the charm with baby oil or glycerin.
Since the opening of the charm has been sealed off, we need to make an opening to fill it. Use a hand drill tool to carefully drill down through the top between the ears.
Fill an oiler bottle with baby oil or glycerin. Put the needle through the opening and slowly squeeze the bottle to fill the charm with the oil. Take your time - sometimes the oil will go back up through the hole and spill everywhere!
If you notice the oil leaking through the edges of the transparency, wipe the charm clean and repair any open areas using super glue or UV resin.
Once the charm is full, wipe the top off well to remove any oil residue. Cover the hole with a couple drops of super glue or UV resin to seal it off. While it's still wet/uncured, twist an eye screw through the hole. Leave the charm standing up and let the glue dry/cure the UV resin.
If you notice any leaks around the eye screw, add a little more super glue or UV resin around the area.
Use pliers to hook a jump ring through the eye screw, and then attach the key ring chain to the jump ring. Close the jump ring to connect the key ring to the letter charm.
Lay the charm flat on its back. Mix up a small amount of resin, but leave it clear. Carefully cover just the top of the charm with resin without going over the edges. This will give your charm a domed top that also completely seals the front of the charm.
Pop any bubbles that rise to the top . Leave the resin to cure in an undisturbed area for 24 hours.
I would love to hear what you think about this Christmas Mickey Mouse Shaker Keychain! As always, if you make any of these projects for yourself, I'd love to see your creations! Tag me on Instagram and Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest!
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