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Jewelry: Wrapped in high notes
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Wrapped in high notes

Is this your project? Can you share instructions or a pattern with the Craftsy community?

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Category: Jewelry

Type of item: Accessory

For: Unisex

Style: Funky, Casual, Rock / Punk


Materials

Recycled guitar string, wire wrap

What was your inspiration?

Strings from musical instruments are composed of mixed metals and cannot be recycled ina traditional manner. These items are fun and funky and keep more trash out of the landfill.

What are you most proud of?

These pieces and others will be on sale at the National Folk Festival, Labor Day weekend in Nashville, TN.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

Wire from guitar strings behaves with a mind of its own and does not conform like craft wire. And its freakishly sharp! Prepare to shed blood for your art :)

 

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gsquared36670 on craftsy.com
Aug 27, 2011    Flag as inappropriate
are there directions you will shareor did you simply coil it with ceaft wire one you got the bangle size to fit? I really like these
NashvilleRstrng on craftsy.com
Aug 27, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
These are very free form but I'll give you some general directions. From a set of 6 strings, coil 4-5 strings into the size bangle you desire.
NashvilleRstrng on craftsy.com
Aug 27, 2011   Flag as inappropriate
(swell - enter closes you comment!) Slide the 1-2 smallest strings through the coil and wrap in tighter circles around the bangle. Clip string ends to the same length and secure with wire wrap. I use either copper or silver round wire in 18 gauge. For some, like the top bracelet in this example, I use wire salvaged from another string. Enjoy your own!