# How to Design a Keychain Using 3D CAD Software

**How to Design a Keychain Using 3D CAD Software**

Designing a custom keychain can be a creative experience especially with the help of SelfCAD, a powerful 3D modeling tool. SelfCAD's user-friendly interface and diverse features empower both beginners and advanced users to craft keychains that reflect their personal style.

  

This guide will take you through the essential steps for designing a keychain in SelfCAD, covering everything from conceptualization to finalizing the 3D model. Whether you're making keychains for yourself, as gifts, or for a small business, SelfCAD offers endless possibilities for creativity and innovation

To access the interactive tutorial to this article, check out [https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/3836m1q5k19a19474z5t6e6734434s454h2e](https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials/3836m1q5k19a19474z5t6e6734434s454h2e)

  

Once you’ve launched the editor;

From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cube; Set width to 50, height to 3, depth to 20

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Click to finalize cube

Click to activate edge selection; Click on highlighted region to select it

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From the modify category on the toolbar choose fillet; Set intensity to 3, level to 10. 

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Click to finalize fillet

Click copy button to copy selected objects

Click scale on the toolbar; Set y to 1, x to 49.05 using highlighted gizmo

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Set z to 19.05, z to 18.05 using highlighted gizmo

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Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel

Click move on the toolbar; Set y to 2 using highlighted gizmo

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Click ‘x’ to close transformation panel

From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose cylinder; Set top radius to 2, Bottom radius to 2, height to 3, vertical segments to 128, position x to 21

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Click to finalize cylinder

Click on mesh 4(1), mesh 4 to select

Click stitch & scoop on the toolbar; from the tool panel choose difference, Choose mesh 4(1),  mesh 8 to subtract. 

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Click to finalize difference

From the generators category on the toolbar choose text generator; Set text to LEGACY 2025, font to helvetica, height to 5, depth to 3, position x to -1, position z to 5, rotation x to -90, 

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Tick the checkmark to finalize text generator

From the 3D Shapes category on the toolbar choose star; Set radius to 5, inner radius to 2, height to 3, position x to 15, position z to -4

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Tick the checkmark to finalize star

Click on text 1, difference 1 to select

Click stitch & scoop on the toolbar; From the tool panel choose union. 

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Click to finalize union

As you continue honing your design skills, remember that SelfCAD offers a wealth of resources to support your learning journey. To deepen your understanding and explore more advanced features, consider checking out the interactive tutorials ([https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials](https://www.selfcad.com/tutorials)) available on the SelfCAD website. The tutorials page provides a treasure trove of guides, tips, and tricks that cater to designers of all levels.

More structured learning experience can also be accessed at the SelfCAD Academy ([https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/](https://www.selfcad.com/academy/curriculum/)), [https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101](https://www.youtube.com/@3dmodeling101), and 3D Modeling 101 series ([https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL74nFNT8yS9DcE1UlUUdiR1wFGv9DDfTB)). This comprehensive resource offers in-depth courses taught by industry experts, allowing you to master the intricacies of SelfCAD at your own pace