# Handmade Hardware Necklaces Give DIY Jewelry a Try with This Blue Cricket Design Washer Tutorial By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-11-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-cricket-design-washer-tutorial References: [bluecricketdesign.net](http://www.bluecricketdesign.net/2010/01/home-depot-here-we-come.html) Using tutorials like the Blue Cricket Design Washer Tutorial, home improvement stores like Home Depot and Rona can now help ladies accessorize and enhance their [jewelry collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-of-adornment). For this particular tutorial, the household tools employed are washers that are normally fixed under bolts. Threading and weaving the washers onto pieces of ribbon or satin will create a stunning necklace that will act as a [statement piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tease-necklace) -- minus the cost. With different sizes of washers and crafty weaving, the Blue Cricket Design Washer Tutorial will result in a ravishing jewelry item that won't cost you an arm and a leg. The home improvement aisle, much to the dismay of some men, will become a favorite destination with crafty and [do-it-yourself divas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkr-toolkit). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable Jewelry Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelry-builder.md) - [Romantic Statement Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-heart-love-link-necklace.md) - [Handcrafted Jewelry Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird.md) - [Glam Bracelet-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-bracelet-kit.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Beachy Shell Jewelry Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuckernuck.md) - [Sculptural Gold-Plated Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jane-win.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md)