Swinging Copper Washer Necklace

by Judy Freyer Thompson
Let's take the tip on setting eyelets and use it in this simple necklace using copper washers. This technique will allow the washers to swivel and adjust to the wearer.
A: punched at 12:00 and 6:00
B: punched at 6:00, 11:00 and 1:00
C: punched at 6:00
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Using the circle template, make a mark at 12:00 and 6:00 on 6 of the washers using the permanent marker. (A)
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Using the circle template, make a mark at 6:00; 11:00 and 1:00 on one washer. (B)
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Using the circle template, make a mark at 6:00 on 3 washers using the permanent marker. (C)
Use the auto center punch to make a divot at each mark.
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Using the metal punch kit fitted with the 1/8" punch, align the divot with the centering pin on the punch and punch a hole.
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Complete punching holes with all 10 washers.
Cut 9 slices from the index card and punch a 1/8" hole in the center of each one using the punch kit tool.
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Starting with the washer with one hole, install an eyelet, slide on a piece of index card, and a second two-hole washer. Set using the instructions from the Flaring and Eyelet Tip.
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Continue assembling the washers (overlapping) as shown in the drawing.
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Once you have assembled all of the washers, soak the assembled piece in water to soften the index card pieces in order to remove easily.
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Materials

Copper Washer, 24 Gauge, 1 Inch, Pack of 6
MET-530.05
  • Lesson Quantity: 10.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 2.00 each
  • Price: $4.10
  • Gold Club Price: $3.08
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3mm Brass Eyelets - Pack of 5
D1-100
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 2.00 each
  • Price: $0.97
  • Gold Club Price: $0.73
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Tools

24 Piece Dapping Punch Set
DAP-705.00
  • DAP-705.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $85.97
  • Gold Club Price: $64.48
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Flat Face Chasing Hammer
HAM-161.00
  • HAM-161.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $14.97
  • Gold Club Price: $11.23
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Steel Bench Block 4x4 Inch - Pack of 1
G17-10
  • G17-10
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $21.95
  • Gold Club Price: $16.46
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7 Holes Metal Punch Kit- 2.38mm to 7.14mm - Pack of 1 Kit
G15-8
  • G15-8
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $54.95
  • Gold Club Price: $41.21
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Auto Center Punch
PUN-430.00
  • PUN-430.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $8.97
  • Gold Club Price: $6.73
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Circle and Oval Template Set, 2 Pieces
GAU-420.00
  • GAU-420.00
  • Lesson Quantity: 1.00 pieces
  • Purchase Quantity: 1.00 each
  • Price: $6.50
  • Gold Club Price: $4.88
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  • Category: Contemporary
  • Technique(s): Hole Punching