Let’s bring the beach to life with these cute hand-painted keyrings using Ohuhu Acrylic Direct-Ink Markers! Whether it’s a mini surfboard, wood slice, or round keyring, this project is perfect for summer—and easy for beginners.
I’ll walk you through the steps to paint on wood using these vibrant, quick-drying markers, plus share tips for layering, sealing, and making your art last.
🎨 What You’ll Need
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Wooden keyrings (surfboards, slices, rounds)
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Pencil and eraser (for light sketching)
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White gel pen or white acrylic marker for details
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Optional: Clear acrylic sealer spray (matte or gloss)
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Optional: Twine or keychain hardware to finish them off
🌞 Why Ohuhu Acrylic Markers Are Perfect for This
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They stick beautifully to wood with no paintbrush needed
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Fast drying, so you can layer without smudging
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Fine tips make adding detail easy, even on small surfaces
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They’re mess-free and ideal for DIY gifts, markets, or decorating your own keys!
🐚 Step-by-Step Tutorial: Mini Surfboard & Wood Keyrings
Step 1: Prep & Sketch
Lightly pencil your design onto the wood surface. You can go simple (sunsets, waves, flowers) or get creative with beachy patterns or ocean creatures!
📸 Photo Tip: Take a photo of your blank keyrings next to your markers.
Step 2: Base Colours
Fill in your background with light, bold colours. I love doing ombré skies (think pink–orange sunsets) or soft turquoise oceans.
📸 Photo Tip: Show the base layer on one or two surfboards or wood slices.
🖌️ Tip: Use light pressure and let it dry completely before adding details.
Step 3: Add Details & Depth
Once dry, layer on shadows, patterns, waves, or outlines. For wood slices, I like adding tropical leaves, shells, or beach umbrellas.
📸 Photo Tip: Zoom in on the layering—this shows off the marker coverage and vibrancy on wood!
🖌️ Tip: Use the fine tip for detail work and edge designs.
Step 4: Highlights & Final Touches
Add white highlights or small dots to mimic sunshine, waves, or sparkle. This step makes your mini artworks pop!
📸 Photo Tip: Capture a few finished designs laid out flat or styled with beach-themed props.
Step 5: Seal It! (Optional but Recommended)
Spray with a clear acrylic sealer to protect your design and give it a finished look. Let dry for 24 hours before using or gifting.
🖌️ Tip: Choose gloss for shine or matte for a natural finish.
🐠 Bonus Tips
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Test colours on the back of your wood before applying
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If your wood is rough, lightly sand first for smoother results
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Mix and match sets of colours for a playful summer palette
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Add keyrings, ribbon, or twine for a cute finishing touch
🌊 Final Result
Each keyring becomes a tiny piece of summer—perfect for gifting, selling, or attaching to your beach bag or keys. Ohuhu’s Acrylic Markers make it so easy to add colour and charm to wood without paint pots or brushes.
