Hex Nut Jewellery

A dear friend taught me how to do these bracelets when I was looking for more crafty things I could do for guys, and I just adore them! They are super quick, inexpensive, and customizable.

You need:

• About 4.5 ft of cord. (I used ribbon in this example, but it doesn't hold the neat angle look as well as something like parachute cord or leather)
• Scissors
• 20 hex nuts (I used 1/4" size, from the Home Depot. Bag of 25 for like $1.50)
• Tape or a clip to hold the string in place as you braid

Step 1: Cut one 18" piece of cord and one 36" piece. (If this is for someone with an especially large wrist, go bigger. Too much is always better than too little). Fold the 36" piece in half, add the 18" piece, and tie a knot in the end. Tape to your work surface.

Step 2: Braid cord for about an inch.

Step 3: Start adding hex nuts. Add one to the side you are about to brain into the middle, keeping the nut to the outside of the bracelet. I promise it's harder for me to explain than for you to actually do! Keep adding nuts this way until you are out.

Step 4: Braid the last inch or so and tie off, making sure to leave 2-3 inches in loose cord.

Step 5: Tie tiny knots in the ends of each remaining loose cord.

Step 6: Use these loose cords and the loop at the top to tie your bracelet onto your wrist.

Once you try it a time or two, these take all of five minutes to make, but add a nifty posh-grunge look to an outfit. I like to use them for steampunk outfits, as they are an easy way to get the industrial feel. I think this look would be great as the chain for a pocket watch or something along those lines. Next time, I might experiment with painting the nuts different colors.

As always, thanks for reading, and happy crafting! If there is a certain project or genre of craft you would like to see, please comment and let me know!