People are take their time when choosing a new car or buying their dream home. For that reason, they’re sure to love custom keychains, whether it’s one from their favorite brand or one they picked up for free at an event.
Just follow these design tips, and you’ll have amazing keychains that will stay on the keyring for years.
Tips for Customizing Keychains
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Tip 1. Figure Out Your Budget
Starting at less than $1 each, custom keychains are the most affordable swag you can buy for an event.
Are cheap keychains not really your thing? You can also splurge on something more stylish!
Cheap Custom Keychains
Fancy Custom Keychains
Tip 2. Choose a Unique Color or Shape
It’s time to let your creativity shine! You want your keychains to catch people’s eyes and make them laugh, smile, or say “these are awesome”!
Do you need inspiration? Take a look at these unique custom keychains!
Tip 3. Keep the Design Simple
The imprint area on a custom keychain is only about 1” to 3” wide and less than 3” high. You don’t have a ton of space, so keep your design simple.
Print any of the following on your keychains:
Other Considerations When Buying Custom Keychains
Imprint Color
You usually only get 1 free imprint color to print your design. If you want to use more colors, you’ll have to look into full color keychains or photo keychains.
Type of Keyring
There are many different keyrings that can be attached to your keychain such as lobster claws, “O” rings, beaded chains, etc. If you have room in the budget, you might want to look for a keychain with a ring that’s easy to open.
Material
Cheap keychains are made from plastic or polyurethane foam. Pricier keychains are made from metal or crystal. Keep this in mind when shopping.
Quantity
Keychains typically have a higher minimum than other promotional items. You will usually get anywhere from 100 to 1,000 in your order.
Price
An estimated 70% of custom keychains are under $1 each. You can find something great while staying on budget.
Real Life Example
If you don’t think people will be impressed by keychains, think again. It just takes a cool design and a buzzworthy campaign, and people will be ranting and raving about your swag.
Portillo’s, a popular fast food franchise, hosted a pop-up shop at the Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, IL in 2019. Visitors could dress up as a beef, sit in a giant onion ring, crawl in a big order of fries, and shop a merch store full of keychains.
Alyssa Mertes
Alyssa Mertes is an expert on branded swag. She's done it all, from uncovering the world's first custom tote bag to interviewing the designer who created AC/DC's logo. Her work has been featured on several podcasts and media websites.
