Remember scratch art? You know, you get a black sheet of paper and etch a picture on it and a pretty rainbow (or silver) background is behind?
That's what this necklace kinda reminds me of.
I took a plain ole' washer.
And spray painted the whole thing black. Be sure to spray one side at a time, making sure to get the sides of the washer. Let each side fully dry before you flip it or pick it up.
Then I took my X-acto knife (that is chipped at the end- don't ask me how I did that... I have a talent for breaking stuff that is tough to break) and I scratched lines into the surface. Be careful what you use if you use something as a ruler. You don't want it to chip off the paint or have it stick to the paint.
And there you have it! An etched washer necklace. I looped some embroidery thread around it and it's ready to go. Here's a semi-blurry closeup (it's hard to photograph something so close-up... my iPhone doesn't like it):
I'm really happy with how it turned out! It was a nice, quick little project while I've been studying. I have my second test in my LAST SEMESTER of nursing school tomorrow!
Well, I best be getting back to the books. Enjoy your day!
17 comments:
Totally cool idea! I've never seen it before, but I like it alot!!!
Very cool.. they look so nice!
good luck with your test.. I know you will do well!
I like the effect you got on this washer, different to other washer projects I've seen around too :)
I am highlighting this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
Courtney, that is so cool. Can't believe its really that easy. Thank you for that wonderful tutorial. I would love to have you link this project up to my party too, Im new, and could use all the support. I appreciate it, and hope to see more of your projects. Bella :)
What a great idea!! I love it. I would have never thought to do it. Thanks for linking up to What the Cr@ft!?!
Super Cute! Going to have to try it!
You should come link it up to my Making It With Allie Party!
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Cute idea and it looks great!
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Love washer necklaces! It soo nice to see how differently they can all be done.. yours is really cute!
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Amie @ Pinkapotamus
www.pinkapotamus.blogspot.com
so cute. I love it!
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what a neat idea. I made some stamped washer necklaces (and a lunchbox tag for my son)..but I love your idea!!
this would be perfect to try at one of our Crafty GIrls Night Outs, thanks for the wonderful idea!
Very cute!
Sorry I have to delete it from my link party! The rule is it has to be made with scrapbook paper!
Hannah @ http://youngancrafty.blogspot.com/
Very cute! I love the technique that you used!
Thanks for linking up to Show and Tell Saturday!!!
What a great idea! The possibilities are endless with color choices!
Thanks for sharing your necklace with A Crafty Soiree! I've never seen one done that way before and I like the Zebra like look! Please join us next time too!
Super cute!! I knew I saved those washers for some reason! LOL
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