How to Copy a Key

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Hold the teeth on one side of the key over an open flame until they are charred.. Stick a piece of clear tape on the blackened side of the key.. Remove the tape slowly after 10 seconds.

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Hold the teeth on one side of the key over an open flame until they are charred.

Step 1

Hold the teeth on one side of the key over an open flame until they are charred.

2

Stick a piece of clear tape on the blackened side of the key.

Step 2

Stick a piece of clear tape on the blackened side of the key.

3

Remove the tape slowly after 10 seconds.

Step 3

Remove the tape slowly after 10 seconds.

4

Place the tape on an expired credit card or plastic gift card.

Step 4

Place the tape on an expired credit card or plastic gift card.

5

Cut out the shape of the key with a pair of scissors.

Step 5

Cut out the shape of the key with a pair of scissors.

6

Turn the makeshift key slowly in the lock.

Step 6

Turn the makeshift key slowly in the lock.

7

Visit a locksmith.

Step 7

Visit a locksmith.

8

Go to a dealership to get a copy of a car key.

Step 8

Go to a dealership to get a copy of a car key.

9

Take your key to a hardware store if there's one close to you for convenience.

Step 9

Take your key to a hardware store if there's one close to you for convenience.

10

Stop by a key-cutting kiosk for a quick experience.

Step 10

Stop by a key-cutting kiosk for a quick experience.

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