9. Cozy Wrapped Yarn & Washer Cuff
What This Idea Means
This upcycled craft wraps colorful yarn or embroidery floss around simple metal hardware washers linked together. It turns basic utility parts into an artistic, colorful industrial-style bracelet.
How to Make It
- Link Washers: Lay 5 to 7 small metallic flat washers in a row, slightly overlapping their edges.
- Wrap Thread: Wrap colorful yarn or embroidery thread tightly through the overlapping holes of two adjacent washers to bind them together.
- Cover Metal: Continue wrapping thread around the outer metal frames until all washers are fully wrapped and connected in a flexible metal chain.
- Attach Ties: Tie braided yarn tails to the end washers to tie the cuff around the wrist.
Tips and Variations
- Tips: Use variegated rainbow yarn to achieve automatic multi-tone color transitions as you wrap without changing threads.
- Variations: Leave raw silver or brass metal exposed between wrapped thread bands for a modern industrial contrast.
Needs to Make That Thing
- Small metal flat washers
- Colorful yarn or embroidery thread
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors