Comments on: Sling Guitar String Necklaces

By: Liz

Liz — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 19:22:09 +0000

By the way – I use Renaissance Wax to coat my guitar strings with – it keeps them rust-free (yes, they do rust) and is a layer between the necklace and sensitive skin.

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 16:17:14 +0000

In reply to Dawn. Dawn, thank you so much for sharing these great tips! :)

By: Dawn

Dawn — Thu, 09 Nov 2017 12:24:29 +0000

Thank you! As for string preference, I’ve used bass to ukelele, wound, steel, even nylon, and they each have their appeals and challenges. If you have the recycled ones, it’s a great chance to experiment with the different tensions, stiffness, and diameters without worrying about waste or cost. Snipping the curled ends will help immensly;) Experiment!

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 03:21:05 +0000

What type of string do you recommend or size? I’ve done a few necklaces but they were recycled strings. Love your pieces !

By: dawn meredith

dawn meredith — Fri, 14 Mar 2014 14:27:19 +0000

well, thankyou! i need to extend my niche, or, well, start a niche at all..lol

By: ConnieO

ConnieO — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 13:53:26 +0000

Love this idea, because there are so many musicians that would love to wear guitar string jewelry just because it IS guitar string, and it’s just a bonus that you make the stuff look so cool!

By: Liz

Liz — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 18:22:25 +0000

Dawn,
I’m not sensitive to anything (except the steel poking holes in my fingers!). My web host is Just Host – they are a certified green web host. I did a search when I was looking for a hosting solution since I’m not that impressed with some of the bigger names. Their prices tend to look good until you dig into what you get. Anyway, I’m very pleased with Just Host – their support team is great and responds quickly. I would advise, though, you do a search and find the right one for you – every site, literally, has different needs.

By: dawn

dawn — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 07:12:11 +0000

Thankyou Liz! I myself am allergic to nickel so i know about sensitivity and make sure that all ends of especially the really skinny sharp guys are finshed with a waterproof epoxy/crazy glue type of sealant but they do have a mind of their own no matter what, so were i to have Potential buyers lol, i would certainly mention potential sensitivity and offer a hypogenic alternate with the clasps and earwires as i do with my other jewelry.

As for website, i am currently just using my facebook page as i shop around for a permanent web host. Any suggestions anyone in that department?
And i would be honoured to be mentioned on your site. The link if it doesnt show up above is facebook.com/flutteringedge. Thanks so much 🙂

By: Natasha Burger

Natasha Burger — Sun, 12 Aug 2012 00:59:55 +0000

I tried a guitar string piece once, it turned out great but… do not use your good wire snippers on these wires, they eat mere tools for breakfast – memory wire shears work best.

By: Liz

Liz — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 15:13:48 +0000

I love your designs – I do have a caution for you to give your customers. They are steel and I’ve had a few have reactions to them (just like some do to copper). I’m sure you’ve also addressed this but, one of my mistakes early on, was not making absolutely sure I had every piece of the coating covered so the inner steel doesn’t work it’s way out. I have a number of holes in my fingers to attest to how painful it is when that happens.

As I said in a post responding to Copycats with Cameras, I’ve been making music-themed jewelry for about three years now, starting with guitar string bracelets. I’ve been a “guitar groupie” since I was in my teens and my mid-life crisis to myself was guitar lessons. I made friends with the owner and, in a very short time, I had boxes (and not little ones!) of guitar strings – bass, electric, classical, acoustic, even mandolin and banjo!

I haven’t tried necklaces so I admire your “outside-the-box” thinking. I am currently overhauling my web site and, if you have one (I didn’t see one in your post), would love to add a link to your guitar jewelry. I think our jewelry would be a great complement to each other.

By: Colleen

Colleen — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:17:25 +0000

Great idea Dawn! I can’t wait to show this to my SIL who also makes jewelry and also has a hubby who plays guitar. Love the metals you used.

By: dawn crystal

dawn crystal — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 06:55:48 +0000

thanks Rena, its strange to see your work somewhere else! thankyou for including me!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 22:07:38 +0000

Great ideas, Dawn – I love the various creative ways you’re repurposing this stash of used guitar strings! I also like the idea of basing a line of jewelry on them.