Leather key fob
A strap folded through a ring and closed with one rivet. The best first-contact leather project — and an endless source of scrap-leather gifts.
Difficulty: ●○○ beginner-friendlyWorking time: 0.5–1 h2.0–3.5 mm scraps
Pattern preview
1 pieces · 30 cm²
Finished size: 7.0 cm × 22 mm folded
Materials & cost
Leather
30 cm²
pieces area
35 cm²
with cutting allowance (+20%)
1 × A5
Cheapest option: 13 zł · 10% utilization
2.0–3.5 mm scraps · based on craft-point.com prices
Skóra bydlęca licowa juchtowa garbowana roślinnie 2.0 - 2.5 mm
cheapest option: 13 zł
Skóra bydlęca licowa jasny koniak - 2.0mm
cheapest option: 13 zł
Skóra bydlęca licowa juchtowa garbowana roślinnie 3.0 - 3.5 mm
cheapest option: 17 zł
Skóra bydlęca licowa ciemny brąz 2.0 - 2.5 mm
cheapest option: 18 zł
Skóra bydlęca licowa czarna 2.0 - 2.5 mm
cheapest option: 18 zł
Skóra bydlęca licowa jasny brąz 2.0 - 2.5 mm
cheapest option: 18 zł
Thread
This project needs no stitching.
Hardware
Tools
Nóż do skóry z ostrzem łamanym 18mm
Leather cutting knife
Mata samogojąca dwustronna A3 CraftPoint
Self-healing cutting mat
Linijka do cięcia z antypoślizgową wkładką 20cm/30cm
Cutting ruler
Edge beveler #1 #2 #3
Edge beveler · optional
Tokonole 120 ml
Tokonole (edge burnishing) · optional
Wood slicker CraftPoint
Wood slicker · optional
Łopatki do nakładania kleju
Glue spatulas · optional
Assembly overview
- 1Cut the strap and punch both holes (they align when folded).
- 2Bevel, burnish, optionally stamp initials.
- 3Thread through the ring, fold in half and rivet.
What it can look like
AI visualizations — indicative; results depend on leather and finish
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