Turning A Washer from the Hardware Store into a Necklace - Step by Step Tutorial using Alcohol Inks

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So what I'm doing here is just taking an old Washer from Ace Hardware Store and applying Alcohol Inks. After it dries you can then spray it with Krylon Kamar sealer and I usually wait at least a day before adding leather and hardware. If you have any other questions about How to make these please feel free to ask them in the comment section of this video. I you enjoy this and find it informative.
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[@CreativeInspirations1231]

Wow my dear Bestie in the West, these are absolutely stunning!! What a creative genius you are, and SUCH a wonderful teacher…so pleasant, patient, and always welcoming on your channel to us all!! Thank you for that! These Jewelry pieces are GORGEOUS!! Love you girrrrl! Keep pouring til you’re soaring!!💜🎨🤗

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thanks sweetie! I wish I could take credit for the idea but I saw something similar done in Facebook group by Louise Boyd. So glad you enjoyed it!🥰💕

[@GinaBeana_Tootsie]

That was so cool nice to see something new very pretty 😊❤️😽💋

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thanks Gina! I love doing different types of art, sometimes you just gotta shake things up a bit 😁😉🥰💕

[@janesepitman7616]

Such a cool process! Absolutely beautiful!

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thank you Janese!🥰💕

[@Studio15Acrylics]

What a wonderful idea. Your talent is off the charts, Julie. Great job. :)

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thanks so much Brian! 🥰 💕

[@ChristinaWelch]

Great tutorial Julie! Love them!

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thanks so much Christina, hope you and Allen are doing ok🙏🥰💕

[@gayleduke3897]

You are so creative my soul sister! These turned out really beautiful! Fantastic idea about making ornaments! Hugs to you my friend. 🤗🥰💜

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thanks honey!🥰💕 Sometimes it's fun to just try something new💕

[@mauikarenann2727]

Wow Julie these are beautiful. Great job. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thank you Karen!🥰💕

[@ShelliAndersonArt]

Thanks for the tutorial Julie! I want to give these a try but I need to get the Piñata Brass! These turned out beautiful!

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thanks Shelli! They really are fun to make🥰💕

[@kp-ew1bn]

I love that you walked us through your creative process in this video! Beautiful necklaces, Julie! These are very cool!

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thank you so much Karen, for everything!❤🥰💕 Sending hugz and healing luv🤗🥰💕

[@3BoardChicks]

Wow!!! These are amazing!!!❤

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thank you 🥰💕

[@Navillus02]

Great work! Thank you for the tutorial.

[@ArtByJulieE]

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[@micocw]

wow amazing

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thank you!🥰💕

[@lechatbotte.]

What a great idea.

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thanks Linda! 🥰💕

[@LordjiesArt]

This is amazing work 👍👍👍

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thank you so much 💕

[@tonihill6446]

Awesomeness so much creativity makes me want to try❤lovin’ it❤❤

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thank you Toni 🙏🥰💕 I hope you do ❤️

[@DorisAtDFDesigns]

Very beautiful technique Julie ❤

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thanks Doris🥰💕

[@KimsArtAlchemy]

Wow Julie, these are beautiful 😍. You are so multi talented 😍😍😍

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thanks so much Kim🥰💕

[@juanita920]

They are pretty

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thank you Juanita 🙏🥰💕 They're very fun to make too and sell out at the farmers markets

[@naptimecreations]

So awesome Julie. What a cool idea and they're beautiful too 🤗🤗🤗💚💚💚💙💙💙

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thank you so much Tish 🥰 💕

[@naptimecreations]

@@ArtByJulieE 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@mandsophie]

You can also use a toothpick to move the paint. ❤❤❤❤

[@ArtByJulieE]

It's not paint, it's alcohol ink, but thank you for trying to be helpful 💕

[@brandylee2173]

Thank you so much for your time and your tutorials. Me being a newbie to the alcohol inks , your tutorials have helped me with some of my questions so as I watch your tutorials I know that I will learn a lot.( I can better understand your tutorials) lol. Anyways I have a question is there anything that I need to do to my washers b4 I start inking? All of My washers didn't come brand new some of them are ones that I've collected over the years. And yes I am a crafter that just sets things to aside and keeps it saying one day will come that i would need it for and that's what happened when I came upon your video and I KNEW RIGHT THEN I HAD TO TRY THIS.. SO THANKS IN ADVANCE BUT I KNOW MINE WONT BE AS BEAUTIFUL AS YOURS BUT I'VE GOT TO TRY. I WILL SEND YOU A VIDEO OF HOW MINE CAME OUT. SAY A LITTLE PRAYER, LOL

[@ArtByJulieE]

Yay! I'm so glad you like this video! To your question: If they have a bit of rust you could try to use it to your advantage and make it part of the piece or you could take a bit of fine steel wool and try try to buff off. Other than that put on some gloves, and wipe them all down with some alcohol to clean any oils and dirt off. Best of luck in your journey, I'm sure they'll be beautiful 😍🙏🥰❤️

[@Lynn10751]

Thank you so much for the video and knotting techniques! Can I ask please what the white square is you are using to set the washers and then turn the washers to blend the colors is? The washers stayed so nicely on it (did not slide off) that I think it would be worth a purchase. Thank you! Lynn

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thank you!🙏🥰 It's a 4x4in glazed ceramic tile. I use them for coasters and alcohol inks wipe right off them with a paper towel and alcohol. You can purchase them at almost any flooring or home improvement store. 💕

[@karensweet8483]

I love these! Where do you get your leather?

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thanks Karen 🥰💕 I'm pretty sure I got this leather cord at Micheals and it's 2mm in thickness.

[@mandsophie]

You can also seal it with triple thick spray❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thanks for the tip but I'm pretty sure Triple thick will make the inks bleed. You need an alcohol free water base varnish down first. 🙏🥰

[@mandsophie]

Use Shambala or Macrame technique for the leather❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ArtByJulieE]

You can use what ever you like on yours, I'm just showing how I make mine 💕

[@Mizowi75]

Very beautiful jewelry! I’m wondering if there is a need for a finish or coat of something on the back to protect skin from discoloration or irritation from the metal?

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thank you Mizow🙏💕 I would say if you have a skin allergy to metal , possibly coat the back with clear nail polish. I worked for me in highschool with my boyfriends class ring 😅💕

[@Mizowi75]

@@ArtByJulieE Thank you! Great idea!

[@nancyblanzy3152]

These are awesome! How long do you let the ink cure before spraying with Kamar?

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thanks Nancy! 🥰💕 I let it set up overnight just to make sure it's completely dry. Then I let the Kamar spray cure for a full day too.

[@kathybutchart6895]

I lke your technique. I believe that you will find it easier to open the jump rings by 'twisting' instead of 'spreading' the ends.

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thank you Kathy and thanks for the great tip! 🥰💕

[@golfgrrl1]

Can you tell me, do you do anything with the back of the washers or leave or leave them plain. Love them. I have added resin to the top of mine 😊

[@ArtByJulieE]

I like to leave mine plain and just spray the back with kamar. ❤️

[@lydiacee9131]

Do you do anything to prep the washers before you apply the inks

[@ArtByJulieE]

I just wipe them off with a bit of alcohol and let them dry first, then ink away. 🥰💕

[@lydiacee9131]

@@ArtByJulieE thanks 😊

[@katiediaz9267]

Beautiful work! what size is whe washers ?

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thank you Katie 🙏🥰 I made these using a 2in washer with a 1/4in hole from ACE hardware.💕

[@litadaniela2241]

Gentilmente potresti scrivermi come si chiamano quelle vernici, prodotti che usi?Grazie mille

[@ArtByJulieE]

Grazie 🙏🥰 alcohol ink, varnish, beads, leather, jewelry glue, most found on Amazon.com B7000 Jewelry Glue for Jewelry Making, FITTDYHE 1PCS 50ML/1.69 fl oz Clear Glue Rhinestone Glue Fabric Glue, Multipurpose Super Adhesive B-7000 Glue for Phone Repair Nail Art Wood Glass Charms a.co/d/4G0UPCU Alcohol Ink Set - 24 Highly Saturated Alcohol Inks - Acid-Free, Fast-Drying and Permanent Alcohol-Based Inks - Versatile Alcohol Ink for Epoxy Resin, Tumblers, Fluid Art Painting, Glass, Metal etc. a.co/d/7joUxbD Krylon 1312 11 Oz Kamar? Varnish Spray by Krylon a.co/d/gJON965 KONMAY 25 Yards Solid Round 2.0mm Rich Brown Genuine/Real Leather Cord Braiding String (2.0mm, Rich Brown) a.co/d/cFkBPHP 18-8 Stainless Steel Flat Washer, Plain Finish, 1/2" Hole Size, 17/32" ID, 2" OD, 0.065" Nominal Thickness (Pack of 10) a.co/d/8NDW2Cs PiÒata Alcohol Ink by Jacquard, Brass, 1/2 Ounce Bottle (JFC1035) a.co/d/a59W0X5 2300 Pcs Jump Rings for Jewelry Making Supplies Open Jump Ring DIY Jewelry Findings for Necklace and Jewelry Repair Gold a.co/d/1ZteVVd PH PandaHall 1760 Pcs 4 Colors Iron Fold Over Cord Ends Terminators Crimp End Tips for Leather 3mm 3.5mm 4mm for Bracelet Necklace Jewelry DIY Craft Making a.co/d/aX5Sdhk

[@dianadevlin3717]

Don't you finish the backs of the washers?

[@ArtByJulieE]

Thanks Diana, They're sprayed but no, most people like seeing that it was once just a simple washer from the hardware store 💕

[@ritamontalvo6195]

Can these get wet? Tks

[@ArtByJulieE]

They can, but I wouldn't recommend wearing one in the shower or swimming pool. ❤️

[@kathyziegenmier4009]

What size are your washers? They look bigger than the ones my husband found for me.

[@ArtByJulieE]

There 2inches in diameter with about a quarter inch hole.

[@kathyziegenmier4009]

@@ArtByJulieE TY these are definitely smaller. Will have to look for bigger ones.