I did this keyholder initially as a birthday present for a friend, but I really liked the design so I ended up making one for myself. The design is based on a magnetic connection between a small magnet hidden behind the wall-mounted plate and a steel ball attached to a triangiular acrylic keychain. The design works with very basic geometries, and I wanted to enhance the mysterious nature of the magnetic connection in the expression of the holder.
I experimented with some variations of the textures of the acrylic, leaving one plate smooth and glossy, and another "brushed" or "frosted". I personally prefere the latter as it is more smudge-resistant and has more "character".
The space between the acrylic plate and the wall is intended to give the holder a more light or floating look, but also works for hangin headphones (another item I used to constantly misplace).
If anyone is interested, I'll be glad to make an instructable for this :) just let me know in the comments
I experimented with some variations of the textures of the acrylic, leaving one plate smooth and glossy, and another "brushed" or "frosted". I personally prefere the latter as it is more smudge-resistant and has more "character".
The space between the acrylic plate and the wall is intended to give the holder a more light or floating look, but also works for hangin headphones (another item I used to constantly misplace).
If anyone is interested, I'll be glad to make an instructable for this :) just let me know in the comments
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cmuberti says:
Nov 10, 2012. 4:48 PMReplyI've been wanting one of these for a while. Even better to be able to make it myself!
sarawelder says:
Aug 8, 2011. 7:04 AMReplydid the instructible ever happen? I like this a lot!
Boomachucka says:
Nov 30, 2010. 6:32 PMReply
YES! Definitely make an instructable on this, it's awesome!
KLEPTOBISMAL says:
Apr 15, 2010. 12:33 PMReply
You definitely should make this into an instructable. I would make this for sure!
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lukethebook333 says:
Nov 20, 2008. 9:37 AMReply
Looks really neat! An Instructable would be great.
xwhyandz says:
Nov 20, 2008. 1:43 PMReply
I agree, Please create us an Instructable.
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Flark (author) says:
Nov 20, 2008. 7:22 PMReply
Alright. I will look into posting an instructable for this within a couple of weeks :)
Newblit says:
Nov 20, 2008. 9:58 AMReply
I love it there is only one thing I have a problem for placing keys in open spots. If you do have a burglary they have no problem finding your car keys. That's why I always keep my keys in my pockets at all times.
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Flark (author) says:
Nov 20, 2008. 4:24 PMReply
Maybe a super electromagnet with a hidden switch that you have to turn off before you can grab your keys could solve that :p. I've always wanted to build a superelectromagnet
Newblit says:
Nov 20, 2008. 10:00 AMReply
But I love it it's a great addition to any modern house and it's very artistic and fasionable. I say Concept B+ Need A+ (Because of the amount of people who use them) Artistic Value A+
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