How to Batch Engrave Leatherette Keychains
Batch engraving leatherette keychains is mostly about repeatable placement. A snug jig cuts down on tape, shifting blanks, and remakes. Here’s a plain workflow that matches how 8D Creations jigs are meant to be used.
Who this is for: laser shop owners and makers who personalize Lonestar-style leatherette keychains in batches on a diode, CO₂, or galvo laser and want every blank to land in the same spot, run after run.
Quick checklist: matching blanks → the right jig → blanks seated snug → LightBurn template from Trevor → frame, focus, test → reload the same way.
1. Match the blank
- Use Lonestar-style leatherette keychain blanks (the blanks these jigs are designed around)
- If your blank is a different cut or brand, confirm fit with trevor@8dcreations.com before you buy a tray
2. Pick the right jig
- Single — proofs and one-offs
- 12-slot 6×2 — everyday batches (top seller)
- 6×3 — larger loads (check bed size)
Full side-by-side: Compare keychain jigs.
3. Seat blanks snug
- Press each blank fully into its pocket
- You want little to no movement when you nudge the tray
- Don’t force a blank that doesn’t match the pocket — wrong blank size is the usual culprit
4. Get the LightBurn layout
Email trevor@8dcreations.com for the LightBurn template for your jig. Then align your art to the template slots instead of guessing positions by eye. More detail: LightBurn jig setup.
5. Frame, focus, run a test
- Frame the full tray (or a single slot on the single jig)
- Focus on the leatherette surface
- Run a test on scrap or one blank before a full paid batch
- Power/speed/interval depend on your laser and material — we don’t publish one universal setting
6. Reload and repeat
Unload finished pieces, reseat the next set the same way, and keep using the same LightBurn origin / jig corner so placement stays consistent.
What 8D Creations provides
- Made-to-order PLA jigs (USA)
- Color may vary
- LightBurn templates by email
FAQ
What keychain blanks do these jigs fit?
They're designed around Lonestar-style leatherette keychain blanks. If your blank is a different cut or brand, email trevor@8dcreations.com to confirm fit before you buy a tray.
How many keychains can I engrave per run?
One with the single jig, 12 with the 12-slot 6×2, and 18 with the 6×3 (check that your bed fits the larger footprint).
What laser settings should I use?
Power, speed, and interval depend on your laser, lens, and leatherette, so we don't publish one universal setting. Run a test on scrap or one blank before a full batch.
How do I get the LightBurn template?
Email trevor@8dcreations.com with the jig you have (and your order number if you have one). Templates are sent by email. See LightBurn jig setup for the workflow.
Do you have a keychain jig for galvo lasers?
Yes — the Keychain Jig for Galvo Laser is made for galvo setups instead of the gantry-style trays.
Questions on fit or which tray to start with? Write Trevor at trevor@8dcreations.com.