Blingy Washer Necklace
Teens especially will enjoy making this Blingy Washer Necklace because every one can be completely different. With a simple metal washer, sparkly gemstones, craft wire, and ribbon, kids can create a stylish handmade necklace to match their favorite outfit or give as a gift.
This is a fun jewelry craft for tweens and teens, and it is a great way to turn an ordinary hardware store item into something bright, creative, and wearable.
Supplies
- Metal washer
- Gem glue
- Gemstones or flat-back gems
- Craft wire
- Small beads, optional
- Cord or ribbon
- Wire cutters
- Scissors
Instructions
- Glue gemstones to one side of the washer using gem glue. Arrange them in a pattern, cluster, or random design.
- Let the glue dry completely before handling the washer.
- Wrap craft wire around the washer, adding beads as you go if you want extra sparkle.
- Finish by twisting the wire into a small loop at the top of the washer. Trim any extra wire carefully.
- String the washer pendant onto a piece of cord or ribbon.
- Tie the ends together to make a necklace, then wear or share your blingy creation.
Creative Ideas
Try using gems in school colors, favorite colors, or holiday colors.
Use ribbon for a softer look, or cord for a more casual necklace.
Make a matching bracelet by decorating a smaller washer and tying it onto cord.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
No printable pattern is needed for this craft. Each Blingy Washer Necklace can be designed in a unique way using gems, beads, wire, cord, or ribbon.
Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This easy jewelry craft can be used as a simple classroom activity for art, design, or creative recycling lessons. Kids can talk about how everyday objects can be reused in new ways, then sketch a design before decorating their washer.
For a math connection, have students create repeating color patterns with gems and beads. They can also compare circles, holes, and symmetry in the washer shape as part of a simple geometry discussion.
Supplies
Gem Glue
Gemstones
Metal Washer
Craft Wire
Cord or Ribbon
Instructions
Use gem glue to glue gemstones to one side of a washer.
Wrap craft wire around the washer, adding beads as you work.
Finish by making a small loop with the wire. Trim.
String on a piece of cord or ribbon.
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
Wow, it turns out to be so pretty!