What are these? They’re washers, actually, and they’re typically disc-shaped with a hole in the middle. I’ve seen some washers with big holes and some are smaller. I thought washers are only used for hardware purposes but there are lots of talented artisans who have used washers in jewelry making and I have found some easy and fun tutorials for you, readers of Handmade Jewelry Club to follow.
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DUDLEYCHICK DESIGNS’ Washer Necklace
You will notice, LeAnne has a glassy effect like a gem. Some of the washers also were embellished with stones. Not only that, she also added spacer beads on the cord for additional accent. All in all it looks real funky and stylish.
LeAnne has used scrapbook paper and you can also use plain paper, but it will not have that glossy effect. So, to learn how LeAnne made her washer necklace look glassy, visit her free tutorial found at DUDLEYCHICK DESIGNS.
Let’s go over to Le Chateau des fleurs and learn how Frenchy designed her washer necklace.
To get more ideas from Frenchy, visit her free tutorial of the Necklace Tutorial from a Fairy Party.
The steps in making a washer necklace are really simple. You just need to cut your paper or scrapbook paper, glue it on the washer and string a cord. But to make your washer necklace really different you can add beads, ribbons, or maybe letter charms can do, using the first letter of your name just like what LeAnne and Frenchy did. Just play with your creative mind!
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