How to Make a Dogtag

Dogtags are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, but nothing can match the customization that comes with creating your own tag for the animal you love. In just a few hours, you can create your own dogtag in the shape and design you desire, complete with any information you wish to have on it.

Things You'll Need

  • Balsa wood sheet
  • X-Acto knife
  • Wood glue
  • Wood clamp
  • Sandpaper
  • Paint
  • Drill
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Instructions

    • 1

      Decide what shape you'd like your dogtag to be and using the X-Acto knife, cut three identical shapes from the sheet of balsa wood.

    • 2

      Apply thin layers of glue to both sides of one balsa wood shape.

    • 3

      Press the remaining shapes on either side of the glued shape and press with the wood clamp overnight.

    • 4

      Sand the glued balsa wood until smooth.

    • 5

      Paint and decorate your tag as you see fit.

    • 6

      Drill a hole in the dogtag so that it can be attached to your dog's collar.