D.I.Y. Project: Washer Necklace

What would you do when you're at home, in the mood to make a D.I.Y., but feel like a couch potato to get out and buy some craft supplies? While some may just sleep, you will never go wrong with searching for hardware materials found at your storage room. And no, we're not going to fasten nuts and bolts here, as hardware supplies are not only good for house repairs, but also great for accessory-making! One designer who does this is Anni Albers. She can transform metalware to beautiful works of art. And one of her creations is an elegant necklace made from washers which sells for $14 (Php585). Too pricy you think? That's the price you pay for uniqueness. But if you still think that it's too expensive for a designer stuff, I'm going to show you a much affordable version that looks exactly the same. :)

D.I.Y. Project: Anni Albers Washer Necklace

Estimated Budget: P30 (USD 70cents)

Materials Used:

1.5 yard ribbon

22 pcs. metal washers (2pcs. small; 8pcs. medium; 12pcs. large)

Here's how to do it:

1.) Thread the first (the smallest) washer 6 to 7 inches from the end of the ribbon.

2.) Thread the second washer.

3.) Thread it back through the first washer and pull tightly.

4.)Thread it back through the second washer.

Got it?

5.) Repeat steps 2 - 4 for the next washers. Overlap one after the other.

Here's the format:

SMALL -MEDIUM - MEDIUM - MEDIUM - MEDIUM -LARGE - LARGE -LARGE -LARGE -LARGE -LARGE -LARGE - LARGE -LARGE -LARGE -LARGE -LARGE -MEDIUM - MEDIUM - MEDIUM - MEDIUM - SMALL

6.) Once you're done, leave another 6 - 7 inches of ribbon after the last washer. Then tie the two ends together. Optional: You may use a hot glue to secure.

And FINISHED! This is the final product:

   

Cheap yet elegant! And I think I'm going to overuse this!

Outfit: Our D.I.Y. Washer Necklace, Blue Long Button Down, Cream Bangle, Denim Bag, Gray Shorts, Gray Boots

              Now can I call myself an industrious couch potato? :)