Washer Charms Tutorial

Here it is, the instructions for making those cute washer charms. Photos will be added once my light box is fixed (I dropped one of my halogen lamps...oops!).

Materials:

• Washers
• Two-Hole Metal Punch (available at Fire Mountain Gems & Rio Grande)
• Diamond Files
• Krylon Spray (I used glossy but you can use matte if preferred)
• Alcohol Inks (Ranger or Pinata/Fiesta inks)
• Ranger Alcohol Ink Stamper
• Felt (for the stamper)
• Collage Paper/Ephemera
• Tweezers
• "The Ultimate" Glue
• Diamond Glaze/Ranger Glossy Accents
• Toothpicks (for applying glue to tiny spaces)
• Wire (I used non-tarnish artisans wire)
• Beading Pliers
• Wire Cutter
• Small Circle Punch
• Scissors

How to create the charms:

1. Punch holes in washers using two-hole metal punch.
2. File rough edges using diamond files.
3. Decorate washers with alcohol inks.
4. Spray washers (in a well ventilated area) with Krylon spray and let sit for 15 minutes, repeat.
5. Create tiny double-sided collages. Use the small circle punch for cutting out backgrounds.
6. Glue the collage to one washer using "The Ultimate", let sit for 15 minutes.
7. Apply Diamond Glaze/Glossy Accents to front of collage. Let sit until dry.
8. Glue on the second washer using "The Ultimate" and let dry.
9. Apply Diamond Glaze/Glossy Accents to back of collage and let dry.
10. Using beading tools and wire, make a wrapped loop or attach a jump ring.
11. Show off your charms to your friends!