How to Make a Wooden Deadpool Key Ring

I recently went to London Film & Comic Con. After my visit I was itching to make something comic related so it had to be Deadpool. I thought a simple key ring would scratch my itch so here is how you can make one too:

Materials Used:

• Padauk
• Zebrano
• Milliput (Black & White)
• Wood Glue
• Spray Polyurethane
• Metal Clip
• Self Adhesive Paper

Tools Used:

• Bandsaw
• Belt Sander
• Mini Rotary Tool
• Drill
• Sand Paper
• Pliers

Step 1: Creating the Shape

To start the project I cut some padauk at the bandsaw and sanded it flat on all sides. I could then add a template for the Deadpool logo.

Then using a small bit in a rotary tool I carved away the black areas.

To rough cut the shape I used the bandsaw again and also cut some zebra wood for a backer piece to the key ring while I was there.

The final outer shaping was done on the belt sander.

Step 2: Adding the Milliput

To fill the black areas I used some 2 part epoxy putty called Milliput. After pressing it into place I left it to set over night.

Once it was set I could sand it flush. I still needed to carve the eyes of the logo so I used the small rotary tool again. This time I used white Milliput to fill the carved sections.

After it had set over night it could be sanded flush too.

Step 3: Glue Up & Finish

Before gluing I drilled the hole up top for adding the metal clip later.

When the glue was dry I hand sanded it smooth to 240 grit.

For the finish I used 3 coats of spray polyurethane

Adding the metal clip was nice and easy with a pair of pliers.

That's the key ring done. A nice simple enjoyable project that can be adapted to suit any logo or hero you like.

I hope you liked it and give it a try for yourself.