How to Make a Cool Necklace Out of a Shoestring

Metal washers and shoestring combine to make a cool necklace.

Shoestrings make the perfect base for a cool necklace. Shoestrings are durable, inexpensive, readily available and come in tons of fun colors. Making a shoestring necklace is a great project for kids. You can make an infinite number of different necklaces using shoestrings, but making a shoestring necklace using washers adds an unexpectedly elegant twist. Use black shoestrings for a sophisticated effect or try neon shoestrings for a cool aesthetic.

Things You'll Need

• Shoestring
• Scissors
• Transparent tape
• Metal washers

Instructions

1. Tie the ends of two pieces of shoestring together. Now you should have one long string.

2. Snip off the excess shoestring where you tied the knot.

3. Tape down one end of the shoestring to a table. This will prevent the washers from slipping off the other end when you string them on.

4. Collect metal washers of various sizes, or use just one size washer for a simpler look. You can buy washers at any hardware store.

5. Thread the shoestring through the hole in the middle of the washers. Keep adding washers to your necklace until you are satisfied with how it looks.

6. Untape the taped end of the shoestring. Keep it between your fingers to prevent the washers from falling off.

7. Knot the two ends of the shoestring together to form a circle. Slip the necklace over your head or give it to a friend as a gift.

Tips & Warnings

• You can be creative with your shoestring necklace. Make a cool shoe string necklace out of wooden beads or silver charms.