Cute Sloth Key Holder with Matching Hand-Holding Keychains – Perfect for Home Decor
Instruction
Create this adorable sloth key holder with ease!
This design works with all types of plywood, with instructions tailored for 1. 3mm basswood and 2. Walnut & Okoume wood (as shown in the photos). Featuring two sloths holding hands and matching keychains, this project is both functional and charming.
A complete bundle with several animal designs is coming soon, along with a step-by-step instruction video to help you follow along with this super easy DIY laser cut!
Perfect for home decor or as a thoughtful handmade Valentine's Gift!
The Instruction video is for Walnut & Okoume Plywood, Here are the instructions for 3mm Basswood:
Instructions for 3mm Basswood (or if you plan to create everything with the same type of wood):
Before we start, you’ll need wood glue and at least two 30cm x 30cm plywood sheets. Note that in the .SVG design, there are additional options if you only wish to make the keychains without the key holder.
Download the .SVG file provided with the design.
Import the file into your xTool software and keep it at its original size to ensure all pieces fit correctly.
You can fit everything on a 30cm x 30cm sheet (or equivalent in inches – add measurements here), but I recommend using two sheets to better align with the grain or lines of the plywood.
Set your cut and engrave settings:
Everything in red should be set to CUT.
Everything in black should be set to ENGRAVE.
For 3mm basswood, use these settings (or adjust to your preferences):
Cut: Speed 6, Power 60
Engrave: Speed 130, Power 30
Prepare your processing area:
Mark your processing area and set the focus.
Double-check all settings before starting.
Once everything is ready, hit the start button and watch the magic happen!
Post-cut preparation:
After all the pieces are cut, this is the perfect time to add wood finishes or any additional touches before assembling and gluing.
Assembly instructions:
Use wood glue to assemble the parts:
Attach the back plate to the front plate and frame.
Glue the "Home" letters in place, as shown in the pictures.
Use clamps or apply weight to hold the pieces together and let the glue dry for at least 1 hour (adjust based on your wood glue).
Keychain assembly:
Add the keychains to the cute sloths during this step.
Your key holder is ready!
Remember, the designs include additional keychains that can be used without the wall key holder.
Enjoy your DIY key holder and keychains!