How to Make Washer Necklaces | DIY Jewelry | Kids Craft

4 Materials
$5
30 Minutes
Easy
In this learning tutorial Kids Crafts by Three Sisters turns everyday metal washers & nail polish into beautiful necklaces.

This craft didn't cost us more than $5 because we already had nail polish & washers. All we needed was string. And we picked up ours for about $2 at the local big box store. You could also use yarn.

Ask dad though before raiding his tool box for washers ;-)

Watch the video above to learn how to make your own Nail Polish Washer Necklaces! OR you could always read the step by step guide below.


NOTE: Before going to the hardware store or local craft store for washers, take a peek inside Dad's tool box. With his permission, OF COURSE. A variety of washer sizes are okay, because they can be threaded on top of each other and painted in different colors for really cool layered effects.


Paint the reverse side of the washer. Duplicate the pattern on the back or come up with a different design. The possibilities are endless.
Cut your string to a desired necklace length.
STEP 4:  Fold the string in half.


STEP 5:  Thread the closed loop through the middle of the washer.


STEP 6:  Spread the closed loop open.


STEP 7:  Take the open end (two strings) and weave them over the washer and through the closed loop.


STEP 8:  Pull the two strings through until the loop is closed.


STEP 9:  Now your  string is hanging on the washer in a snug manner.
Thread both necklace strings through a bead and tie a simple criss-cross knot right at the top of bead so it doesn't slide up the string.


GRANDMAS TIP: For additional knot strength, paint the knot with clear nail polish. 
 
That's it! Wear them, make them as Teacher gifts, Christmas gifts, birthday gifts or for local craft shows.


If you enjoyed this DIY, check out our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/c/KidsCraftsbyThreeSisters


Thank you so much for reading/watching!
 
Suggested materials:
  • Washers   (found in Dad's Toolbox)
  • Nail Polish   (had)
  • Elastic String   (Walmart)
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