Brass Octopus Keychain

Octopus Keychain

For my first project this semester I made a brass octopus keychain with etched spots. My first challenge while created this piece was that when I etched him he didn't etch all the way through so I had to put him in longer. The second challenge I encountered was that I found it hard it extremely hard to make a keychain loop. I enjoyed etching out the spots on my octopus and I also really enjoyed making the jump rings for his chain. During this project I learned how to create a good keychain loop and how to prefect my jump rings so they look very good. The first thing I had to do was etch out the spots on my octopus. Then I had to saw him out, then I proceeded to drill out his chain hole. Then I filed his edges and sanded him. Then I created a chain and keychain loop. Lastly I Patinaed and Polished him. I really enjoyed making him and he is one of my favorite projects.