DIY Washer Necklace: A Simple and Chic Jewelry Craft

Create stylish washer necklaces with this easy tutorial! Perfect for handmade jewelry lovers, this craft is fun, affordable, and creative. This is great for kids, teens, and adults!

Skills Required: Beginner. You’ll have success with this project even if you’re a newbie crafter. You’ll be cutting paper, using Mod Podge, and adding a dimensional top coat (optional).

When I grew up in Seattle, and then later when I lived there as an adult, I never visited the Space Needle. I’m not sure why – my parents just never took me. It was until I came back as a tourist years later that I went to the top of the Space Needle for the first time!

There’s an analogy here . . . because I haven’t done of the most basic Mod Podge projects. You might assume someone from Seattle had been to the top of the Space Needle just as you might assume someone who runs a Mod Podge blog would have made washer necklaces.

But it’s not so! I’m glad that I finally got to remedy this situation. Part of my reason for doing this easy craft was to make some simple decoupage jewelry . . . the other part was to see if it’s really as easy to make washer necklaces as some make it appear.

The answer is YES. These DIY necklaces were so easy to make! Plus I got to use Dimensional Magic, which is my favorite. Learn how to make this simple Mod Podge jewelry craft at home.

Gather These Supplies

• Washers of various sizes – I like to use at least 3/4″ and larger
• Leather or satin cords with chains
• Mod Podge Satin – you can use any formula. That’s just what I had on my desk!
• Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
• Scrapbook paper to coordinate with your necklace cords
• Scissors
• Craft knife and mat
• Pencil

Now I need to see what other beginner crafts I need to try to maintain my decoupaging reputation.

But until then, I’ll enjoy my necklaces. Oh – and I was thinking about it . . . these would be a perfect summer craft for kids or craft for girls. Tweens and teens especially would love them!

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Washer Necklace

Learn how to make washer necklaces using this simple tutorial! It's a perfect craft for kids or adults – plus it's inexpensive.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Active Time1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Dry Time1 day d

Total Time1 day d 1 hour hr 45 minutes mins

Yield: 3 necklaces

Cost: $3

Equipment

• Scissors
• Craft knife and mat
• Pencil

Materials

• 3 Washers of various sizes
• Mod Podge Satin
• Mod Podge Dimensional Magic
• Scrapbook paper
• Leather or satin cords with chains

Instructions

• Trace washer on the back of the scrapbook paper with a pencil – trace the inside and outside.
  
• Cut the outside with scissors. Use a craft knife to cut out the center.
  
• Brush a medium layer of Mod Podge on the washer – coat the entire thing.
  
• Place the paper down onto the washer with the design side up and smooth thoroughly. Wipe away any Mod Podge that squeezes out the side with the brush and let dry for 15 – 20 minutes.
  
• Add a top coat with Mod Podge. Let dry for several hours before applying the Dimensional Magic, so that it doesn't crack or bubble.
  
• Add the Dimensional Magic carefully, pricking any bubbles with a pin. Let the Dimensional Magic dry in a warm area.
  
• Once the DM is dry, place the bottom of the necklace cord through the center. Thread the necklace back through to finish.
  

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Notes

Add the Dimensional Magic carefully, pricking any bubbles with a pin (sometimes I remove them with my finger too). Let the Dimensional Magic dry in a warm area. If it’s too cold, it will crack!

What do you think I should try next that you haven’t seen yet? Let me know in the comments. I’d also love to know if you’ve tried washer necklaces! Don’t forget to visit these other jewelry crafts:

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