How to Make a Personalized Pet Tag for Your Dog or Cat

I have been thinking about this project for a long time so I am really happy with how well it came together. This is a fun way to give your petshop-engraved tag some flare (you can personalize the unengraved side). OR use it as a way to update your contact info on an out-of-date tag by printing off your contact info on a tiny piece of paper and following these same instructions.

Dimmensional Magic gives the tags the professional, finished look of enamel but is non-toxic. These tags are water-resistant but the Dimmensional Magic is not waterproof so be sure to remove their tag if you take your dog swimming.

Supplies

• Dog tag
• Scrapbook paper 
• Mod Podge (Glossy Formula)
• Ink pad
• Small alphabet stamps (this one is similar to the set I have)
• Foam Brush
• Craft knife & mat
• Nail file
• Dimensional Magic

Directions

Step 1: Podge your paper

Coat your dog tag with a thick layer of mod podge. Flip it over, podge-side-down and smooth the paper on top of it. 

Step 2: Let it dry

Let it lay as pictured with the tag on top of the paper to dry for about 2 hours.

Step 3: Cut it out

Use a craft knife to cut around the outer edges of the dog tag. Remove excess paper and smooth edges with nail file if needed to remove jagged or torn edges.

Step 4: Stamp and seal

Use the ink pad and rubber stamps to spell your pet's name on their tag. Allow to dry before coating the tag and edges with another coat of glossy mod podge. Allow to dry

Step 5: Dimensional Magic

Use the dimensional magic to cover the top of the tag all the way to the edges. 

Step 6: Dry

Allow to dry for at least 3 hours or overnight before attaching to a jump ring and adding to your pet's collar.

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