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Or: How to give any patch an earring.
I won this patch over a year ago for the Valentines Day Contest, but I never put it on anything because I couldn't find anything cool enough to be worthy of the Instructables emblem. Finally, I got sick of it, and decided to make an awesome keychain.
Keep in mind, this could be made from any patch. Next time I win a patch, I'll make a Robot version. This is the old-school hand patch version.
I won this patch over a year ago for the Valentines Day Contest, but I never put it on anything because I couldn't find anything cool enough to be worthy of the Instructables emblem. Finally, I got sick of it, and decided to make an awesome keychain.
Keep in mind, this could be made from any patch. Next time I win a patch, I'll make a Robot version. This is the old-school hand patch version.
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Signing UpStep 1Materials and Supplies
Materials:
-A patch. Preferably an Instructables patch, just because it's awesome.
-Metal grommet. Find a 1/4" grommet. If you can find one that matches the patch color, great. If not, stop whining.
-Keyring. Can be found on any third grader's backpack. Wait until they're at lunch.
Tools:
-Grommet set. This curls down the outside of the grommet and fastens it.
-Punch. No, not fruit punch. A hollow punch slightly smaller than the shank of the grommet to poke a hole through the patch.
-Hammer. Used to drive the punch through the patch. Also useful for dropping on your toes.
Note: If you don't have a hammered punch, you can use a plier-type punch (not as effective or manly) or even a razor blade (not as clean or accurate).
-A patch. Preferably an Instructables patch, just because it's awesome.
-Metal grommet. Find a 1/4" grommet. If you can find one that matches the patch color, great. If not, stop whining.
-Keyring. Can be found on any third grader's backpack. Wait until they're at lunch.
Tools:
-Grommet set. This curls down the outside of the grommet and fastens it.
-Punch. No, not fruit punch. A hollow punch slightly smaller than the shank of the grommet to poke a hole through the patch.
-Hammer. Used to drive the punch through the patch. Also useful for dropping on your toes.
Note: If you don't have a hammered punch, you can use a plier-type punch (not as effective or manly) or even a razor blade (not as clean or accurate).
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4.0!
It's kind of cool-I opened Instructables on my sister's computer to show her this, and this keychain was near the top of the featured list, and my air conditioner was in the top image!
Oh yeah, and thanks.