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2 Apr

Nail Polish Washer Tutorial

DIY Nail Polish Washers by A Little Tipsy

Hi there! I am so excited that Kari asked me to come share a tutorial! U Create is at the top of my reader and I love her even more after meeting her at CBC! Michelle, from A Little Tipsy here!I am a SAHM of 1.5 boys and married to a big ole geek (software developer) of a husband. I love projects that can be done during nap time on a single income budget. I just turned the big 3-0 and still can’t believe my twenties are gone, I am a total kid at heart!

Enough about me, let’s get to the good stuff!

Nail Polish Washer Accessories

I love the glazed and stamped washers and decided to put a fun new twist on the washer. I “glazed” them using nail polish.

  • Supplies needed
  • Washers
  • Nail Polish (color and clear)
  • Nails
  • Cereal Box
  • Accessory supplies: key ring, necklace, charms, clasps
  • (all the accessory supplies I used were 50% off at Hobby Lobby and cost $2 or less)
1. Poke the a few nails in the cereal box to hold up each washer so the paint can drip if needed.
2. Paint a light coat in the back of the washer so it will be the same color if it flips when you are wearing your necklace/bracelet.
3. Paint the edges of the washer.

4. For the top, really glop it on. There are four different techniques I used.

A. Paint small circles (I did about 10) to get a spirally effect.
B. Drag your brush from the inside to the outside all the way around to make it look like the iris of an eye. Next time I would do this in blue or green. 🙂

C. Stipple with your brush to get a hammered type look.
D. Drag your brush in circles around the whole washer.

5. Let dry until hardened. Add a clear coat to protect and add shine.

Ta da!

Now embellish however you like.

Add a clasp and a charm for a fun key chain.

Play with chains (mine was a 60 in. that I wrapped), clasps, and charms for a super versatile necklace. Click any of the images to see them up close.

Or rock it as a bracelet.
The possibilities are truly endless!

Thanks again to Kari and I hope you’ll come visit me soon!

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Comments

  1. Lynn from For Love or Funny says

    June 25, 2010 at 12:34 PM

    Wow! I just found you (I noticed you were the guest judge at CSI project) and I will definitely come back again! Your blog inspires me! 🙂

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    • Kari Sweeten says

      April 3, 2013 at 11:03 PM

      What a compliment Lynn. Thank you!

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  2. Jennifer says

    June 25, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    Awesome idea!

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  3. Nicole says

    June 25, 2010 at 11:44 AM

    That’s a great a simple way to do it!! I was just going to spray paint mine but like this much better. How sad that I just threw away some really old polish that this would have been perfect for!?! You know, the old wacky blue colors and crazy colors like that. Dang….

    Thanks again for sharing this!!!!

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    • Penny says

      February 8, 2020 at 2:40 PM

      You know the old saying…as soon as you throw it away, you will need it! It’s true! Whether it’s 10 year old pantyhose with ripped knees, banana peels, or a husband! You will need that!! Lol!

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      • Penny says

        February 8, 2020 at 2:44 PM

        Oh! I forgot! Thank you for posting this! I tried it once, and made such a hot mess I threw it in a box (but I didn’t throw it away!) and forgot about it. But what you showed us made me realize my mistakes, now I can drag it out and make new ones.

        Thanks so much. I like your site. Lots to see and do!

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  4. mle says

    June 25, 2010 at 11:49 AM

    Nail polish?!! that’s genius! why didn’t I think of that? love the different paint techniques too! thanks : )

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  5. michelle@somedaycrafts says

    June 25, 2010 at 12:27 PM

    Michelle, sweet idea! Love the shine on those washers! Great job!

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  6. TheFancyFritter says

    June 25, 2010 at 6:29 PM

    Oh wow! What a fun & easy (& cheap) project! I love the key chains! Those would be great gifts! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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  7. TheCraftInMe says

    June 25, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Very cool! I like it as a key chain and I like the different techniques using the brush. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Michelle says

    June 25, 2010 at 3:43 PM

    Thanks for the feature Kari! Somehow tutorials look even better on your site. 😉

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    • Kari Sweeten says

      April 3, 2013 at 11:03 PM

      THANK YOU for being such a great guest Michelle! Your talent always amazes me!

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  9. Spittin Toad says

    June 25, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    LOVE IT…It’s the perfect project for my 12 year old and her friends this summer!! I’m Sooo glad I found you!!
    Denise

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  10. Julie @ My Life...Inspired says

    June 25, 2010 at 5:43 PM

    cute idea, and so easy!!

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  11. Amy@ServingPinkLemonade says

    June 26, 2010 at 12:41 AM

    What a great idea . . . and it’s so simple. Thanks!

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  12. Jessabells says

    June 25, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    This is truly a great idea!! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  13. Lu says

    June 26, 2010 at 3:17 AM

    I love it! I am currently obsessed with washer jewelry so this is next up!

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  14. Jessa Irene (Holiday-Haven) says

    June 25, 2010 at 10:16 PM

    You have amazing ideas on here!

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    • Kari Sweeten says

      April 3, 2013 at 11:04 PM

      Thank you Jessa! It’s because of all of the talented crafters who are so willing to share their creativity!

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  15. Lacie @ Creative Attempts says

    June 26, 2010 at 4:44 AM

    Oooo I love these what a great way to dress up some bling

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  16. Anonymous says

    June 26, 2010 at 5:10 PM

    These are just too clever. Bravo to you and Happy Painting-
    Peggy

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  17. fawndear says

    June 30, 2010 at 3:07 AM

    Thank you, thank you, thank you. I was so looking for something fun to do with my girls and this is perfect.

    Tootles,
    FawnDear

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  18. Katie says

    June 30, 2010 at 1:32 PM

    ahhh what a great way to use up some nail polish you have just laying around… or your favorite color you love to wear! Thanks for the inspiration… I must add this to my project list!!!

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  19. mojo3035 says

    September 4, 2012 at 10:41 PM

    You won’t believe this but I just finished creating the similar idea!!!! Lol was waiting to do the metal stamping but thought the idea of painting the washers were more fun!!! Great minds do think alike!!!!!! My husband is coughing lol oops poor dear….it’s raining and I painted about 30 washers inside…..sorry love lol….thanks nevertheless love the idea of the nails so the paint drips!!!! Love the idea thanks again!!!! All the best!!!

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  20. mojo3035 says

    September 4, 2012 at 10:42 PM

    You won’t believe this but I just finished creating the similar idea!!!! Lol was waiting to do the metal stamping but thought the idea of painting the washers were more fun!!! Great minds do think alike!!!!!! My husband is coughing lol oops poor dear….it’s raining and I painted about 30 washers inside…..sorry love lol….thanks nevertheless love the idea of the nails so the paint drips!!!! Love the idea thanks again!!!! All the best!!!

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  21. lisacng @ expandng.com says

    April 4, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    LOVE the keychain idea!

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  22. Elaine says

    April 19, 2013 at 11:45 PM

    Love this idea! I use alcohol inks on mine but this is so different!

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  23. Pam Jackson says

    August 30, 2013 at 1:53 PM

    Oh I love this…I have done the scrapbooking paper on the washers but this would be so much more easier and it looks great…thanks for sharing.

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  24. patti murphy says

    August 20, 2016 at 7:45 AM

    great idea. I am new to metal stamping so I appreciate this. thanks for sharing it…

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  25. Amy says

    May 3, 2022 at 8:13 AM

    I was thinking of doing this to make a necklace with a cord or leather looped through the hole. Thanks for the ideas!

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