# DIY Hex Nut Jewelry Take a Trip to the Hardware Store for This DIY Bracelet Pictorial By Jen Chae | Published 2013-05-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-bracelet-pictorial References: [trinketsinbloom](http://www.trinketsinbloom.com/wearable-diy/do-it-yourself-hex-nut-bracelet/) & [trinketsinbloom](http://www.trinketsinbloom.com) This DIY bracelet pictorial proves that nuts and bolts don't always have to stay in the toolbox. This [hex nut diamond design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikos-koulis-boutique) is simple yet bold; the hex nuts used add an intriguing texture because of the chiselled shape of the brass. This DIY pictorial on a blog called Trinkets in Bloom walks you through the process. It requires brass nuts, jump rings, pliers and rat tail cord. You can adjust the length of the cord to make a necklace. It requires some work with pliers and a lighter, so it won't be suitable for children. Taking mundane housework supplies to create a [beautiful piece of jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretty-weird) is a way to show off your creative skills. Brighten up hardware store goods with colorful cords of your choice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Jewelry:** Explore the trend of creating your own unique jewelry pieces using unconventional materials. - **Textured Accessories:** Discover the rising popularity of accessories with intriguing textures, such as those created with chiseled shaped brass. - **Customizable Cord Jewelry:** Embrace the trend of using colorful cords to add a personalized touch to your jewelry creations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Craft Supplies:** The craft supplies industry can capitalize on the trend of DIY jewelry by offering a wide range of unconventional materials and tools. - **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can tap into the growing demand for textured accessories by incorporating unique textures into their product designs. - **Jewelry Making Tools:** The jewelry making tools industry has an opportunity to innovate by developing specialized tools for working with unconventional materials, such as chiseled brass nuts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glam Bracelet-Making Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juicy-couture-bracelet-kit.md) - [Customizable Jewelry Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jewelry-builder.md) - [Wearable Sculptural Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection.md) - [Brick Toy-Inspired Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-gogo.md) - [Bread-Encrusted Gemstone Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rising-collection.md) - [Bold Handmade Jewelry Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holst-lee.md) - [Mix-and-Match Scented Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-bands.md) - [Security-Focused Bike Nuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dkeke.md) - [Tribal Art-Inspired Bracelets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bharata.md)