You Can Make a Beautiful Rhinestones Washer Bracelet

Simple diy washer bracelet 

Washer jewelry is the latest craze, combining simple washers with beads or rhinestones to create beautiful pieces with a unique flair. Previously, I created a simple washer bracelet and was so enthralled by the finished result that I decided to craft another creation based on this popular trend. My sister’s 50th birthday is coming up and wanting to make her a special gift, I came up with this elaborate design.

For this project I used:

Washers (#8) 12 mm
Purple hemp cord
E6000
Fuchsia 12ss rhinestones
Cord end caps
2  4 mm jump rings
Lobster clasp
Wax tipped tool or tweezers
Jewelry pliers

Cut 2 pieces of hemp cord about 12 inches in length. I like my bracelets 7 inches in length, so I used 12 washers. Thread one piece of the hemp cord through the washers. In order to get the washers to lay flat, you want to thread the next washer from the same exit location as the previous one. So for example, the thread exits the washer from the bottom, you'll thread the next washer from the bottom. When the thread exits from the top, you'll thread the next washer from the top (see the photo below).

Take the second piece of hemp cord and thread it through the washers opposite the first piece of cord.. So if the first cord is on top, the second cord should be threaded underneath the washer. The next washer will be threaded from the same place as the exit location of the previous washer, same as you did for the first cord.

To keep the washers from sliding along the cord, take the end and thread it through the last washer again.

Measure the bracelet to the correct length and cut off the excess cord. Attach a cord end cap to each end. At one end, attach a jump ring and lobster clasp. You may also want to attach a jump ring to the other end.

Lay the bracelet flat. I use E6000 to attach rhinestone to metal because of the strong bond it makes; however, some people don’t like to use it because of the warnings.  Always glue in a well-ventilated area and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
 
Since E6000 tends to be gloppy, I squeeze a small amount over a paper plate and using a toothpick apply glue to the surface slightly smaller than the rhinestone. Then using a wax tipped tool or tweezers, pick up a rhinestone and gently press it into the glue drop. 

I glued 3 rhinestones above the cord, and three below it. 

Allow to dry flat for 24 hours.

Keeping up with the latest fads is simple and inexpensive when you have crafty hands and can craft your own creations! Suitable for everyday wear, or compatible with your favorite evening dress, stay in style with this lovely washer bracelet!

Rhinestones and wax tipped tool are available from:

www.RhinestonesEtc.com