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Turn an old unused keyboard in to a geeky accessory.
A perfect accessory or gift for a geeky girl on ring wearing boy.

Posted by Cat Morley from London, United Kingdom • Published See Cat Morley's 1146 projects »
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  • How to make a keyboard ring. Keyboard Ring - Step 1
    Step 1

    Start of with a keyboard key and a ring base that will fit the key nicely.

  • How to make a keyboard ring. Keyboard Ring - Step 2
    Step 2

    The key will normally have a large bit of plastic on the bottom. Break this off.

  • How to make a keyboard ring. Keyboard Ring - Step 3
    Step 3

    The best way to do it is by twisting it with pliers until it breaks off. Be careful not to break the actual key.

  • How to make a keyboard ring. Keyboard Ring - Step 4
    Step 4

    Cover the base with glue.

  • How to make a keyboard ring. Keyboard Ring - Step 5
    Step 5

    Stick the key on to the ring base. Easy.

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PineconePrincess
PineconePrincess · Roseburg, Oregon, US · 19 projects
e kuz its da first letter of my name
Cat Morley
Cat Morley · London, GB · 1432 projects
Awesome!
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PineconePrincess
PineconePrincess · Roseburg, Oregon, US · 19 projects
im so gonna make this! i have a really old key board that dont work so im gonna have ALOT of rings! Tongue
Cat Morley
Cat Morley · London, GB · 1432 projects
Which key are you going to use?
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Jennitron 5000
Jennitron 5000 · Claremore, Oklahoma, US · 3 projects
What would be the best kind of glue to attach the key to the ring base??
Cat Morley
Cat Morley · London, GB · 1432 projects
A really strong glue, like superglue or Krazy glue will work well!
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Jay ..
Jay .. · 14 projects
That is awesome! As soon as I get a keyboard to take apart, there will be TONS of these!
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Beba M.
Beba M. · Jeddah, Makkah Province, SA
Do now you ?and I found the idea, the same site sells ring made ​​Keyboards at eight euros! While I made ​​my own hands! Thanks
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Lucy Lou
Lucy Lou · 1 project
hey fancy a swap? and do you live in the uk?
i am new on this but would love a ring like this, any chance you can make me some in return for a Suffolk puff necklace?, i haven't got any pictures up yet but i will soon. get back to me on here or email me on lucy_lou32@hotmail.co.uk Happy
thanks Happy
Cat Morley
Cat Morley · London, GB · 1432 projects
Sorry I missed this originally. I'd be happy to swap one!
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elizarose
elizarose · 4 projects
Time to take a visit to Goodwill! @amanda panda .. I'm pretty sure but there's no plastic on the bottom to rip off. My L fell off once. But as you can see, I stuck it back on there and showed it who's boss.
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Tootyfrooty
Tootyfrooty
omg!!! epic!!!! :{)
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amanda panda
amanda panda · San Antonio, Texas, US
would this work with laptop keys???? answer ASAP!!!!!
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KellBell
KellBell · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US · 5 projects
where can you buy the ring base?
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