Key Lock Plate Embellishments

 Small-scale key-hole plates for embellishing 

3D containers or forms. 

Included are vertical oval and corner-notched rectangle, 

each made thick by stacking multiple card stock shapes, 

then gluing together the offset shapes 

to complete a low-relief key plate. 

Small “screw” holes (for brads) and vintage-style 

key slot offer realism. 

(NOTE the lock plate shown on the pear

is the metal version from the Tim Holtz set

as a suggested use;

the cardstock versions replicate the metal plates.)

Specifically coordinated for use with “Pear 3D Vessel” project. 

Each measures approx. 1.5” (oval) or 1.35” tall.

These cardstock lock plates correspond in size to 

the Tim Holtz embellishments,

shown here as side-by-side options for the Pear 3D Box.

ASSEMBLY: 1. Identify and cut the shapes

(corresponding letters shown for both versions):

A base plate (3-4 to stack for thickness)

B middle layer accent (3-4 to stack for thickness)

C top layer

2. Position and attach the base layers into a stack

for dimensional thickness, taking care to align

ALL cut edges as precisely as possible.

Press the glued-up stack under a flat heavy weight

such as this wood plank (with added heavy objects

on top of it to assist) until the glue is completely

dried (this may require hours),

to avoid warping or curling/cupping of the assembly.

3. Repeat Step 2 for the middle layers stacked shapes.

4. Position and attach the middle layer onto 

the thick base, then . . . 

. . . position and attach the top layer onto the assembly,

taking care that key and hole punch edges

align as precisely as possible.

Press under a flat heavy weight until glue is completely dry.

5. Complete the assembly by inserting appropriate

finish (metal gunlock gray for instance) brads.