Autumn Craft Tutorial: Pumpkin Spice Milk Keychain

by Annaliza Muscat September 12, 2024

As the weather gets cooler and the leaves start to change, there's nothing quite like indulging in your favorite seasonal treats. This adorable Pumpkin Spice Milk Keychain is the perfect accessory to capture that warm autumn feeling and take a little pumpkin spice with you wherever you go! This easy DIY craft is a great project for beginners or a fun weekend activity for fall lovers.

Prefer watching over reading? We've got you covered! Check out the full step-by-step video tutorial on YouTube below to follow along with the process:

👉 Watch the Pumpkin Spice Milk Keychain Tutorial on YouTube

Let’s dive into how you can make your very own Pumpkin Spice Milk Keychain!

Materials You'll Need:

Before we begin, make sure you have all the materials handy. Here's what you'll need:

milk carton shaker silicone mold
epoxy resin
mixing cups
mixing sticks
pumpkins silicone mold
white resin pigment
pearl orange resin pigment
orange resin pigment
eye screw x1
x1 Jump ring (to attach the keychain)
key ring + chain x1
drill
Optional: Additional embellishments (for customization)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare and Mix Your Resin

Start by preparing a batch of clear resin according to the package instructions. Mix thoroughly.

Step 2: Divide the Resin into Two Mixing Cups

Divide your mixed clear resin into two separate mixing cups. Each will be used to create different parts of the key chain: the milk carton base and a pumpkin. You only require a small amount for the pumpkin.

Step 3: Create the Pumpkin Spice Milk Base

In one of the mixing cups, add pearl orange resin pigment and mix well until the color is evenly distributed.

Carefully pour this mixture into your milk carton silicone mold.
Let the resin sit and fully cure (this may take several hours, depending on the resin you are using and other factors).

Step 4: Create the Mini Pumpkin

In the second mixing cup, add both pearl orange resin pigment and orange resin pigment to create a rich pumpkin color. Mix well.

Pour this mixture into the small pumpkin mold.
Wait for the resin to cure completely before moving on.

Step 5: Demold the Milk Carton and Pumpkin

Once your resin has cured, carefully remove the milk carton and pumpkin from their molds. You should now have the base components of your keychain.

Step 6: Add White Resin for the Milk Carton Detail

Now it’s time to add the iconic milk details to the carton.

Prepare a fresh batch of resin and mix in white resin pigment.
Pour the white resin mixture into the indented areas of the milk carton mold. For the largest section, only fill it partway as we will be embedding the pumpkin later on.
Let the resin cure.

Step 7: Dome and Assemble the Keychain

Prepare another batch of clear resin for doming:

Pour a small amount of clear resin onto the top of the milk carton, creating a dome effect.
Embed the mini pumpkin we made earlier into the top of the milk carton, making it look like it's sitting on top.
Continue doming by adding more clear resin until the pumpkin is fully embedded and the surface is smooth.
Wait for the resin to cure completely.

Optional: At this stage, you can add extra embellishments like mini fall-themed decorations or glitter for a more personalized look!

Step 8: Turn It into a Keychain

To complete your keychain:

Drill a small hole at the top of the milk carton.
Insert the eye screw into the hole and secure it tightly.
Attach the jump ring and key ring with the chain to the eye screw.

Step 9: Show Off Your New Keychain!

Your adorable Pumpkin Spice Milk Keychain is now ready to use! Clip it to your keys, backpack, or purse, and take a little bit of autumn wherever you go.

Conclusion

This DIY Pumpkin Spice Milk Keychain is a fun and creative way to get into the autumn spirit. The best part? You can customize it however you like! Experiment with different shades of orange, add little details, or even try making a whole collection of seasonal drink keychains. This fun and festive Pumpkin Spice Milk Keychain is perfect for embracing the fall season! The use of resin adds a professional, glossy finish, and you can customize it with extra decorations to match your style.

Don’t forget, if you prefer watching the steps in action, check out the YouTube tutorial (see below) for a closer look at how to make this cute keychain!

Don't forget to share your creations on social media and tag us – we'd love to see how your keychain turned out!