Washer Necklaces

Make these Scrapbook Covered Washer Necklaces for yourself or gifts for others.

Scrapbook Paper Covered Washer Necklaces

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I’ve seen these around so I’m sure many of you already know how to make them. I discovered the easiest and prettiest way to make these Washer Necklaces so I wanted to share the process with you. They’re super easy, inexpensive and you can make several to go with every outfit you own. Just choose different scrapbook paper for variety. I’ve taught many people how to make them and it’s always been a lot of fun.

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Supplies needed:

Washers (1″ and 1 1/4″)
Mod Podge
Paint brush
Scrapbook paper
Pencil
Scissors
Sandpaper
Wood beads
Hemp
Gloss Glaze

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Choose the paper you want for your necklace (I make a variety at one time). Trace the outline of the washer on the scrapbook paper where you want it then cut it out. It’s okay if it doesn’t fit perfectly, you’ll take care of that later. Just make sure all of the front of the washer is covered by the paper. It’s better to have too much than not enough. Mod Podge the paper onto the front of the washer (I just leave the back of the washer natural). If you want you can cover the back of the washer but it isn’t necessary. Press down and smooth the paper to make sure it’s really sticking good to the outside and middle of the washer. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.

Use medium grit sandpaper to sand around the outside of the washer and around the hole in the middle. To sand the middle, take a small piece of sandpaper and roll it up, insert it in the hole and twist it back and forth to take off the excess paper. Be careful because you are sanding paper, but on thick paper you will have to sand harder. It smooths it out really nicely and makes the paper a perfect fit.

Once it’s the way you like it, apply the gloss glaze to the top. I love this stuff, but it smells really strong so use it in a well ventilated place. When you apply the gloss glaze make sure it creates a dome over the top of the washer because it will shrink a little as it dries. It leaves a beautiful glossy finish.

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Let the necklaces set for 24 hours before you add the cord, leather or hemp for the necklace. To make the necklace, cut your cord to desired length. Mine were cut to about 24″. Fold in half. Insert through hole and bring it back through its self to hold onto the washer. Add a bead or two to the top of the washer.

To make the clasp in the back. Thread a round bead to one end and tie it on. You can add a drop of super glue or nail polish if you’re worried about it coming undone. Make a loop in the other end big enough for the bead to pass through and tie it in a knot. That’s it! You’re done and you have a beautiful and unique necklace for about 20 cents!

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  • Jill August 13, 2009, 10:05 pm

    So cute, I can’t wait to try it myself!

  • becky August 14, 2009, 10:03 am

    I did this earlier this summer and they are adorable. So so so cute. And each one is different. My teenaged nieces go nuts over them. Thanks for sharing!!

  • Lisa @ Stop and Smell the Chocolates August 14, 2009, 11:00 am

    Fabulous! Can’t believe they’re so easy!!

  • Amy at The Red Chair Blog August 14, 2009, 11:14 am

    These are fantastic! Thanks for sharing how to make them!

  • The Scooper August 14, 2009, 12:11 pm

    Love this! A great craft idea for my daughter and me. Thanks for sharing.

  • Christy August 14, 2009, 6:32 pm

    Great project! Thanks for explaining it step by step, these will be so fun to make with all the little leftover scraps of paper.

  • Terry August 15, 2009, 4:31 am

    How can this be so cute and yet so easy! I love it – thanks for sharing.

  • Someday Crafts August 15, 2009, 7:27 pm

    These are gorgeous! I love them! I added your blog address to a post about washer necklaces on my craft blog. I need to find some cute paper like you found. http://somedaycrafts.blogspot.com/2009/07/more-washers.html

  • Kim August 16, 2009, 10:43 am

    Too cute!!!! These would make a great, cheap Christmas present.

  • Valencia November 9, 2009, 6:06 am

    Those are beautiful!! I have got to make some of those, especially since hubs is a carpenter…lol

  • Leigh Ann November 10, 2009, 7:34 am

    Love these. I make gifts every year for my sisters and I’m thinking this may be the one for this year!
    Thanks for sharing!

  • Leah Hall November 20, 2009, 5:50 am

    I need help! I saw this and just had to go make these for the holidays!! BUT, I got a little too gung ho and did too many for my first batch…:( I need to know a few things, please…
    1. Do you cut the paper big enough to cover front , sides and back? I did only front and barely sides and it is not looking too good.
    2. What do you use to make the hole in the middle? I used a pencil to poke through. ???
    3. I have never done the Mod Podge thing before….do you just paint coat after coat of it and then how do you dry yours ? Just laying on paper or something? And the same question for the triple thick stuff…how do you hold it when you are painting it on? do you hold it? I just laid it on wax paper and tried to paint it on…really messy and it all stuck to it:(

    Mine just do not look like yours right now. I will have to try again. My backs look very ugly. You said you leave yours natural. Could you define that for me? 🙂

    I am looking forward to hearing from you:) Thank you so much for your help. I really love the idea of these and hope that I can do some more and do it right this time:)

    Thank you,
    Leah Hall
    drfhall@aol.com

  • Sharon Marie Ellis March 23, 2012, 3:30 am

    I picked some 4 leaf clovers the other day and made these. Love them!

  • Cassandra Groves Rieck May 29, 2019, 6:36 am

    Do you sand it before putting the paper on to help it stick to the washer? Or sand it afterward?

  • Betty Neilon February 21, 2022, 9:36 am

    Love ❤️ Love your pendants where do you get the triple glaze

  • Theresa Bass May 27, 2022, 12:38 pm

    Put different paper on the other side, and it can be reversible.

  • Janice May 29, 2022, 3:23 pm

    I really like your creative way of designing such an easy and inexpensive type of jewelry! I like using scrapbook paper because it gives you so many choices of colors. “I must pick up some washers very soon”!

  • Cindi March 23, 2023, 9:05 pm

    Love this necklace. Going to give it a try.

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