Key fobs make great kilt pins

**Tartan Hiker** · 2nd January 08, 10:34 PM

I was browsing in the university bookstore a few days back and noticed the heavy pewter key ring fobs. I purchased one, cut off the wee ring that was used to attach the key chain, mounted two pin-and-clasp pins using epoxy, and turned it into a nifty kilt pin.

Geaux Tigers!

**Alaskan Kilted Guy** · 2nd January 08, 10:51 PM

Very crafty!!

**Bugbear** · 2nd January 08, 10:56 PM

A lot of times I use a quilting safetypin on the back of the apron going through the fabric, then back to the pin. I use this to hold things that might go on a neclace and have a hole at the top.

**Jennifer D** · 3rd January 08, 09:22 AM

Looks good. Thanks for the tip

**James MacMillan** · 3rd January 08, 09:29 AM

I've done this type of thing several times with different items.

One of the things that I hit upon to use for "push pin" backs are strudy industrial strength thumb tacks. They have nice big backs that take epoxy well, after being roughed up with a file or sand paper. I then put plenty of epoxy under and over the tacks and use generic clutch backs.

Works well for me.

**Alan H** · 3rd January 08, 10:29 AM

Hmmmmmmm.......might have to visit the bookstore.

**Casper** · 3rd January 08, 11:08 AM

I just use JB Weld and some strong magnets...

**Mael Coluim** · 3rd January 08, 06:09 PM

Thanks for the excellent tip! It does open many possilbities.

**Panache** · 3rd January 08, 06:27 PM

Great minds think alike!

Last night I did a very quick conversion on a old key fob for a family trip today.

I was stopped and complemented by several ladies who worked at the Monterey Bay Aquarium as staff and volunteers about my attire. They all smiled quite broadly when I showed them my kilt pin!

Cheers

Jamie