Custom UV Printed Metal Keychains, Full Color

Custom UV printed metal keychains for artwork that traditional enamel can't handle. UV printing puts full-color, photo-realistic ink directly on metal, which means gradients, soft transitions, fine illustration, and complex color all come through clean. The metal body stays flat instead of having raised lines, and the print reads like photography on a metal surface.

Alchemy is a production partner built by artists, musicians, and brand owners. We've helped creators produce over 5 million custom products since 2019, and we don't operate like a promotional products company. Whether you're an indie illustrator running your first 50-piece drop, a band making merch for a tour, or a designer ordering for a brand launch, our job is the same: make the best merch we can for you.

When UV printed keychains are the right choice

UV printing is the move when:

• Your design has gradients, shadows, or soft color transitions that enamel can't separate
• Your design has more than four colors and using enamel would cost more than the UV print
• You're working from a photograph or a digital illustration where color depth matters
• The artwork has fine detail that enamel's stamping process would lose

UV printing is not the right call for very simple two- or three-color designs (hard enamel will look more polished and cost less), or for artwork that depends on raised tactile metal lines (soft enamel will feel right where UV won't).

What you get

• Printing: Full-color UV directly on metal
• Hardware finish: Gold, rose gold, or silver
• Attachment: Keyring with chain, keyring only, or lobster claw
• Custom mold creation included in the price
• Express shipping included

How a run actually works

Most orders start with a quote, not a cart. You send us your artwork (vector, raster, sketch, Procreate file, whatever you have), and we come back with pricing, a production timeline, and any production notes within a business day or two. We'll flag anything in the file that won't translate well at production size before we move forward, so you're not surprised at proof.

From proof approval, most overseas products are about a month to your door. That's the nature of producing 100% custom merchandise overseas vs. shipping a stock promotional item. Shipping is express and included in the price.

If you have a hard deadline, tell us before you order. We don't charge rush fees. We'll either confirm we can hit your date or tell you up front that we can't, so you can plan around it.

Why our minimum is 50

It's a factory math thing, not a quality stance. The factories we work with charge a labor minimum that covers setup, mold use, proofing, and the production run itself. That floor barely changes between a 25-piece and a 50-piece order, so a 25-piece run costs almost the same as 50 with half the output. 50 is where the per-piece price actually starts to make sense.

We can run smaller hard sample runs if you really need to (the factory will do it), but it's not financially viable for most people: you're paying close to 50-piece pricing for a fraction of the output. If you're set on a small run, email us first and we'll walk through whether it's worth it. Larger runs (100, 200, and up) bring the per-piece cost down meaningfully.

Who we work with

Artists running their own work: illustrators, bands, indie brand owners, podcasters, comic creators, convention sellers. Designers ordering for a brand launch, an event, a campaign, or a customer giveaway. Agencies and design studios producing merch for their clients. Merch companies running production for the artists they represent. The common thread is that the merch matters: it's representing a brand, a band, an artist, or a project that someone cares about.

What you get with Alchemy

• 5+ million products produced for creators and brands since 2019.
• 100% money-back guarantee. If it's not right, we remake it at no cost or refund you in full.
• Prop 65 compliant on metal-and-enamel keychains, tested for lead and phthalates.
• Long-standing factory relationships. We've been working with the same vetted overseas factories for years. Consistent quality, predictable timelines, no chasing the lowest quote. You get a US-based partner who handles the production logistics for you.
• Quality good enough for licensed brands. We've produced merch for officially licensed properties and large brands. The same standard goes on every order.
• A team of artists, musicians, and brand owners. Not customer-service reps trained on a script. Everyone proofing your file knows what it feels like to send their own art to a factory and hope it comes back right.

Common questions

What file format works best for UV printing?

High-resolution raster (300 DPI or better at print size) or vector with embedded raster elements both work. CMYK is ideal but we can convert from RGB; colors will shift slightly during conversion and we'll proof carefully. PNG with transparent background is a fine starting point.

Will the print fade over time?

The UV-cured ink is sealed and protected. With normal use (carried on keys, in a pocket, on a bag) the colors hold up for years. Heavy abrasion or constant outdoor exposure can wear the surface eventually, but this is true of any printed product.

Can I combine UV with hard enamel in the same keychain?

Yes. Hybrid UV-and-enamel keychains use enamel for raised areas (frames, borders, logo elements) and UV for the printed interior. Send us your design and we'll quote it both ways if you want to compare. More on hybrid UV in our pin product.

Can I do print variants?

Yes if the print changes but the shape stays the same. Simple variants are no problem with at least 50 per print.

Can you do other finishes or specialty inks?

Yes. We can do spinners, latched designs, multi-piece pin-on-pin construction, translucent inks, pearl inks, and more. Email us for an exact quote.

Do I see a proof before production?

Always. Digital proof for color and layout review before production is scheduled. Revisions until you approve.

How long do UV printed keychains take?

About four weeks from proof approval to your door, including express shipping. No rush fees.

Are your keychains safety-tested?

Yes. Prop 65 compliant, tested for lead and phthalates.

Are these made in the USA?

UV printed metal keychains are produced overseas at long-vetted factories. Our team is US-based and handles file prep, proofing, and customer success. Our wooden products and stickers are made in the USA.

Start a quote

Send us your artwork and a rough quantity, and we'll come back with pricing and a timeline within a business day or two. Not sure if your file will work? Send what you have. We'll tell you what we'd need to make it production-ready. Start a quote.

Design Templates

Set up your artwork at the correct size with proper bleed and safe zones using our production templates. Vector files (PDF/AI/EPS) are preferred for clean lines and scaling; raster (PSD) works for full-color artwork at 300dpi.

• Procreate Pin TemplateSet (Vector + Raster bundle)
• 80x54mm Pin Backing Card (Raster PSD)
• 75x100mm Pin Backing Card (Raster PSD)