A lot of hardware is way cuter than it is given credit for. Hex nuts, for example, are adorable!*

This is a super simple and quick necklace to make. And since it is fast, the variations you will inevitably think of while putting it together will be equally easy to try out (double or triple stands, shorten to a choker, try out different beads, create intricate pendants).

If you do play around with this idea, please post your finished work!

* If you agree, here are two other hexy Instructables you might enjoy:
https://www.instructables.com/id/Chocolate-Nut-Assortment/
https://www.instructables.com/id/Hex-Nut-Tree-Topper-and-Ornaments/

Step 1: Materials and Tools

Materials (18" necklace)
38 Small hex nuts, 1/4" in diameter
2 Standard sized hex nuts, 7/16" in diameter
39 Pieces jewelry wire, 1" long, 22 gauge
3 Cylinder hematite beads
1 Eye pin, 22 gauge
3 Headpins, 22 gauge

Tools
Wire Cutter
Round pliers
Metal file

Step 2: Form Chain

To make the chain

Using the round pliers, fashion wires into 'S' shapes
Attach a small hex nut to one end
Bend the loop to close
Repeat until you have 17 pieces
Attach all pieces together to form chain

Note: File any particularly sharp wire edges as you go

Step 3: Make Clasp

To make the clasp

Bend one eye pin (eye end) to create a hook
Attach small hex nut to the other end of the pin
Attach piece to one end of the chain
Attach one of the larger hex nuts to the opposite end of the chain
Just loop through hex nut to close necklace
This also makes the clasp nearly indistinguishable from the rest of the chain

Step 4: Hex Nut and Bead Pendants

To make pendants

Loop wire around two small and one large hex nut
Bend ends into a small hooks
String beads on to head pins
Cut excess wire, leaving enough to make a loop attaching the bead to the hex nut
Hang on chain and decide spacing
Loop and close the hooks affixing them chain