How a Tiny Hand Keychain Is Made, Start to Finish

Every Mini Mani Charmery keychain starts as a small lump of sculpting clay and a lot of patience. The hand is shaped first, with tiny knuckles and a gentle curve to the fingers, then cured until it is firm.

Next come the nails. Each one is painted with real gel polish, one coat at a time, under a little lamp. Milk-tea pink, lavender jelly and glossy cream French tips are our favorites this season.

The last step is the fun one: charms. A pearl, a bow, a miniature croissant, whatever the hand is wearing that day. Then a gold ring, a quick polish and it is ready for your bag.

Want to learn the whole process? Our keychain workshop walks you through every step, and you take your own tiny hand home.