Key Rack

Key rack made from keys and pallet wood highlighting the importnce of sustainability and recycling.

Materials

Recycled pallet wood 25-30 cm

Sandpaper

20mm screws

Measuring tape/ ruler

Blowtorch

Drill

3x keys

Varnish

String (approx. 25cm)

D-loops x2

Take your recycled pallet wood and make sure that it is clear from any nails or debris.

Use a piece of sandpaper to any smooth rough edges. Watch out for splinters! 

Measure the wood and make 3 marks evenly where the keys are going to be placed. 

Use your drill to create 3 pilot holes in the wood. Be sure not to go right through the wood!

Next use the blowtorch to burn the wood to give it a more natural and rustic look. 

This time the blowtorch is used to bend the keys. Use a pair of pliers to hold the key over the flame for approx. 30 seconds and simply bend the end of the key to create a hook.

The key should look like this with the end acting as a hook, ideal for hanging your keys!

Next the 20mm screws will be used to attach the keys to the wood. The hole in the top of the keys should be a perfect fit for the screws.

Next is the varnishing. We have used a matt varnish spray and applied a coat, leaving it for 30 minutes to dry.

Once dry, turn over and attach the D-loops to the back of the hanger. Ensure that the hook part of the loop is to the top so that the string can be easily attached.

Place the string through the D-loops and tie a knot either side. Cut off any excess string!