Polymer Clay Compartment Keychain - #2
This one of a kind key chain comes with a nifty little secret compartment, accessible by simply unscrewing the keyring end of the key chain. The compartment is perfect for toothpicks, aspirin, emergency sewing supplies, matches, and much more. Roll up a $10 or $20 bill and slip it into the compartment as an emergency fund if you ever forget your wallet or your purse at home. There isn’t a better way to add a little color and style to your keys, all while adding a bit of functionality and convenience right at your fingertips.
The design is created with polymer clay, which is both water resistant and heat resistant. All designs are made by hand and created in-house, due to the creative process every piece comes out with slight variations, making every single piece 100% one of a kind.
Dimensions: Outer: 8cm x 1.25cm
Inner Chamber: 7cm x approx. 1cm
General Care & Maintenance of Polymer Clay
Polymer clay is a very versatile material and can essentially last for years, if not decades, if the proper care is taken. To maximize the lifespan of your polymer clay product please read the following:
1. Polymer clay is water resistant. Temporary exposure to water will not damage polymer clay or affect the quality of any patterns or designs within the clay itself (i.e. millefiori). If your product falls in water or becomes wet/moist take a dry paper towel and very gently pat the piece until it is dry before storing it.
2. Polymer clay is heat resistant up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. It is not flame resistant. Direct flame will blacken the clay and/or create bubbles, so avoid letting polymer clay come into direct contact with open flames or heated elements (i.e. stove, oven, BBQ elements, etc.)
3. If possible, avoid prolonged exposure to freezing temperatures. If you have purchased a piece that you wish to keep outside please make sure to bring it inside before first frost and store it somewhere safe until outdoor temperatures return to steadily above freezing. Polymer clay becomes very brittle and can crack and break easily when exposed to freezing temperatures.
4. Polymer clay can be quite rigid depending on the thickness of the clay surface. For surfaces that are less than 1/4" in thickness take care to avoid situations that might force the clay to bend as there is a good possibility that the pressure could cause the cured clay to break/snap. If this occurs and you wish to repair the piece both superglue and epoxy are safe to use, though make sure to follow product guidelines to ensure you handle the glues safely.
A Little Bit About Millefiori
All polymer clay pens, perfume pens, and compartment key chains are created using blanks an altered glass blowing technique called millefiori. This technique has been around for millennia, but it hasn’t been until recently that the technique has been modified to be used with polymer clay. The millefiori patterns Star Gazer uses are created in-house and crafted by hand. Once the design is complete it is slivered and applied to pen cases by hand, this ensures that, even if the same millefiori design is used on multiple items, the finished design will never be completely identical. Each piece is one of a kind.