[Jewelry making - Article 01236] - Re: [Orchid] Guitar String Jewelry

[Silverspotstudio]

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Hey Vicki,

    What an interesting challenge!   

    Just my $0.02, but what first sprang into my mind as I was reading
    your post was something more fiber-techniques related - you could
    weave or braid the strings into a piece to be worn on its own, or
    set the braid into something like a silver bracelet cuff. It would
    also be interesting to set smaller woven pieces into resin or under
    crystal or glass, like Victorian hair jewelry. The different weights
    and textures of the strings would really lend interest to such a
    design. 

    I'd be worried about the long-term durability of the strings if they
    formed a functional, weight-bearing component of the final piece.  
    They tend to be stiff and can kink easily - oh, and they can also
    corrode under frequent exposure to sweat, salt, and skin oils :-P   
    However, I'm sure the rate of corrosion depends on the kind of
    strings - I tended to buy the cheapies! 

Happy brainstorming,
Jessee Smith
www.silverspotstudio.com
near Lecanto, FL for now

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