Etsy Shop for Stringcycle

Bolo Tie gold guitar string brown leather

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 00:03:50 -0500

$22.00
Light yellow gold colored guitar string on a dark brown leather bolo string. The medallion is 1.25" and the string is 38" long.

Keep it dry! Guitar strings will rust if they get wet

BIG BOLO guitar string silver on black bolo tie

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:51:35 -0500

$24.00
Silver Guitar string wound into a medallion on black leather. Bolo string is 38", medallion is 1.75"

Bolo Tie silver guitar string

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:26:55 -0500

$18.00
Silver colored guitar string woven into bolo tie. Black leather cord with silver tips, 38" long. Guitar string medallion measures 1.25" across.

Bolo Tie gold guitar strings

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:31:10 -0500

$22.00
Light Yellow gold colored woven guitar string on dark brown leather. Yeah!
String with tips measures 38.5"
guitar string is 1.5" across.

Black Velvet beaded guitar string barrette

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:13:14 -0500

$30.00
recycled guitar strings with iridescent "iris" blue black beads. Great gift for a musical friend!

The tension between the barrette and hair stick will hold it securely without pulling your hair. Flex the barrette by pinching the ends together to make space for thick hair.

This design comes from a book called “The Arts of the Sailor; Knotting, Splicing and Ropework” It is used to make a ladder-step mat for better traction on a boat and it is normally made out of old rope.

Dimensions: Stick 3.5”, Barrette 2.5” X 3.75”, weight 1oz

If they get wet the strings may eventually rust.

Tiny Beaded Guitar String Barrette

Sat, 02 Jan 2010 17:03:16 -0500

$30.00
Cute green iridescent beaded hair barrette. Good for thin hair, half ponytails.

The tension between the barrette and hair stick will hold it securely without pulling your hair. Flex the barrette by pinching the ends together to make space for thick hair.

This design comes from a book called “The Arts of the Sailor; Knotting, Splicing and Ropework” It is used to make a ladder-step mat for better traction on a boat and it is normally made out of old rope.

Dimensions: Stick 3.25”, Barrette 1” X 2.5”, weight 1.5oz

If they get wet the strings may eventually rust.

Green Fields Beaded Guitar String Barrette

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:51:15 -0500

$30.00
Made from Recycled Guitar Strings and refreshing iridescent green seed beads. Perfect to sweep your hair into a half or full ponytail or secure on top of a bun. Great gift for a musical friend!

The tension between the barrette and hair stick will hold it securely without pulling your hair. Flex the barrette by pinching the ends together to make space for thick hair.

This design comes from a book called “The Arts of the Sailor; Knotting, Splicing and Ropework” It is used to make a ladder-step mat for better traction on a boat and it is normally made out of old rope.

Dimensions: Stick 4.75”, Barrette 1.75” X 3.5”, weight 1.5oz

If they get wet the strings may eventually rust.

Hippo Helmet

Mon, 28 Dec 2009 18:32:11 -0500

$4.00
Safety headgear for your adventurous friend. Comes with removable hippo.

Helmet made from recycled guitar strings.

Helmet 1.5", hippo 3.25"

Pendulum Earrings Upcycled Guitar Strings

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:07:32 -0500

$20.00
The bead ends of instrument strings hanging from sterling silver ear wires.
1.5" from the top of the earwire to the bottom bead.

Guitar String Pendant, thick silver

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 14:58:18 -0500

$10.00
Pendant made from a single recycled guitar string. The bead is part of the string and may be red, gold, or silver. (I'll select a color for you unless you specify a preference.) The pendant comes with a long black cord so you can adjust it to the length you want. The cord is vegan.

Dimensions variable between 1" and 1.25" in diameter

The pattern for this piece is taken from a book called "The Arts of the Sailor; Knotting, Splicing and Ropework" by Hervey Garrett Smith. It's a pattern for a thump or block mat- a mat made of rope that keeps the blocks (pulleys) and gear from slamming against the deck.

If they get wet guitar strings may eventually rust.

SALE 3 Button Up Gutar String Ornaments

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 13:49:58 -0500

$40.00
A gift for your music loving friends and family or for you! GUITAR STRINGS meshed into 3 separate spheres. One has buttons loose inside, one has buttons strung across the sphere on a wire, and one has buttons adorning the outside.
They each have a loop attached to hang them with. Adorn a tree, window or rear view mirror.

Marked down $5 from the cost of three separately purchased ornaments, AND you'll save on shipping costs!

Dimensions: smallest is 2" in diameter, largest is 2.5"

If they get wet guitar strings may eventually rust.

Gold Stripe Guitar String Barrette

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:18:22 -0500

$26.00
Made from Recycled Guitar Strings. Great gift for a musical friend!

The tension between the barrette and hair stick will hold it securely without pulling your hair. Flex the barrette by pinching the ends together to make space for thick hair.

This design comes from a book called “The Arts of the Sailor; Knotting, Splicing and Ropework” It is used to make a ladder-step mat for better traction on a boat and it is normally made out of old rope.

Dimensions: Stick 4”, Barrette 1.5” X 3”, weight 1oz

If they get wet the strings may eventually rust.

Golden Guitar String Weave Earrings Upcycled

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:09:04 -0500

$25.00
A single guitar string woven into a ring. My friends bought most of these before I could post them!
They're 1" in diameter

Keep them dry! Wet guitar strings will eventually rust.

Violet Distillate small

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 15:42:09 -0500

$30.00
Beaded blue purple iridescent barrette with repurposed guitar strings.

A unique and beautiful gift!

Make room for thick hair by pinching the ends of the barrette together.

Keep it dry! Guitar strings will rust if they get wet.

Dimensions 2.75" x 1.4", stick is 3"

Guitar String Pendant, thin gold colored

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 12:47:56 -0500

$10.00
This listing is for one pendant made from a single recycled guitar string. Each pendant is a unique shade of gold. The bead is part of the string and may be black, gold, or silver. I'll select a color for you if you don't specify a preference. The pendant comes with a long black cord so you can adjust it to the length you want. The cord is vegan.

Dimensions variable between .75" and 1" in diameter

The pattern for this piece is taken from a book called "The Arts of the Sailor; Knotting, Splicing and Ropework" by Hervey Garrett Smith. It's a pattern for a thump or block mat- a mat made of rope that keeps the blocks (pulleys) and gear from slamming against the deck.

If they get wet guitar strings may eventually rust.

Beside the Sea

Sat, 19 Dec 2009 00:19:55 -0500

$15.00
Its a gift for your music loving friends and family or for you! GUITAR STRINGS meshed into a globe with a shell inside. looks good on a Christmas tree or hanging in a window!

Dimensions: 2.25" in diameter

If they get wet guitar strings may eventually rust.

Little Red Guitar String Barrette

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:30:34 -0500

$28.00
A new experiment! Four guitar strings each with the bead end still intact. Brick red and gold colors make for a good fall hair ornament.
Perfect to sweep your hair into a half or full ponytail or secure on top of a bun.

The tension between the barrette and hair stick will hold it securely without pulling your hair. Flex the barrette by pinching the ends together to make space for thick hair.

This design comes from a book called “The Arts of the Sailor; Knotting, Splicing and Ropework” It is used to make a ladder-step mat for better traction on a boat and it is normally made out of old rope.

Dimensions: Stick 5”, Barrette 1.6” X 3.5”, weight 1oz

If they get wet the strings may eventually rust.

RECYCLED Guitar String Weave Earrings

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:05:04 -0500

$25.00
Single guitar strings woven into elegant curved rings on sterling silver ear wires.
1" in diameter

Guitar strings will eventually rust if they get wet.

Pendulum Earrings Upcycled Guitar Strings

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:08:44 -0500

$20.00
The bead ends of instrument strings elegantly hung from silver plated ear wires. They swing nicely and are very light weight.
2.25" from the top of the earwire to the bottom bead.

Silver Ribbon Guitar String Barrette

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:28:45 -0500

$26.00
Made from Recycled Guitar Strings. Great gift for a musical friend!

The tension between the barrette and hair stick will hold it securely without pulling your hair. Flex the barrette by pinching the ends together to make space for thick hair.

This design comes from a book called “The Arts of the Sailor; Knotting, Splicing and Ropework” It is used to make a ladder-step mat for better traction on a boat and it is normally made out of old rope.

Dimensions: Stick 4”, Barrette 2” X 4”, weight 1oz

If they get wet the strings may eventually rust.

Guitar String Pendant, thin, silver color

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:22:04 -0500

$10.00
Pendant made from a single recycled guitar string. The bead is part of the string and may be gold, or silver. I'll select a color for you if you don't specify a preference. The pendant comes with a long black cord so you can adjust it to the length you want. The cord is vegan.

Dimensions variable between .75" and 1" in diameter

The pattern for this piece is taken from a book called "The Arts of the Sailor; Knotting, Splicing and Ropework" by Hervey Garrett Smith. It's a pattern for a thump or block mat- a mat made of rope that keeps the blocks (pulleys) and gear from slamming against the deck.

If they get wet guitar strings may eventually rust.

Musical Bouquet

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:26:27 -0500

$25.00
Whimsical flowers made from recycled guitar strings.

The perfect house gift, party favor, table decoration, token of affection.

These flowers look delicate but are fairly sturdy. You can reshape them a little.
Petals and stems made from recycled guitar strings wrapped with craft wire.

ITEM LISTING IS FOR A SET OF 6 FLOWERS as displayed in the fourth picture (vase not included).

Approximate dimensions: 3.5” across, 10” stems
Each bouquet is unique but very similar to the one in this photo.

Guitar strings may rust if wet and are not appropriate for small children.

Rainbow guitar string barrette

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:35:16 -0500

$30.00
Made from Recycled Guitar Strings and a blue and rainbow bead mix, blue, purplish pink, and green. Perfect to sweep your hair into a half or full ponytail or secure on top of a bun. Great gift for a musical friend!

The tension between the barrette and hair stick will hold it securely without pulling your hair. Flex the barrette by pinching the ends together to make space for thick hair.

This design comes from a book called “The Arts of the Sailor; Knotting, Splicing and Ropework” It is used to make a ladder-step mat for better traction on a boat and it is normally made out of old rope.

Dimensions: Stick 4.5”, Barrette 1.5” X 3.5”, weight 1.5oz

If they get wet the strings may eventually rust.

Baby's Got the Blues guitar string barrette

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:02:32 -0500

$30.00
Made from Recycled Guitar Strings and an iridescent blue bead mix. Perfect to sweep your hair into a half or full ponytail or secure on top of a bun. Great gift for a musical friend!

The tension between the barrette and hair stick will hold it securely without pulling your hair. Flex the barrette by pinching the ends together to make space for thick hair.

This design comes from a book called “The Arts of the Sailor; Knotting, Splicing and Ropework” It is used to make a ladder-step mat for better traction on a boat and it is normally made out of old rope.

Dimensions: Stick 4”, Barrette 1.75” X 3.25”, weight 1.5oz

If they get wet the strings may eventually rust.

Triceratops for the tree

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:18:33 -0500

$15.00
Fun fun fun tree ornament! Dark green and pink dinosaur caged in a ball of recycled guitar strings. Kids love these and so do my childish adult friends :)

Dimensions: 2.5" in diameter

If they get wet guitar strings may eventually rust.

Golden Guitar String Weave Earrings Upcycled

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:21:14 -0500

$25.00
A single guitar string woven into a ring.
They're 1.25" in diameter

Keep them dry! Wet guitar strings will eventually rust.

Instrument String Teardrop Nest

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 10:50:48 -0500

$185.00
Delicate shining leaves, swirls of bronze, gold, and silver wire, 7 adorable spherical "eggs" inside this finely wrought but sturdy hanging nest. Made entirely of instrument strings!

Wall Art, Door Wreath, Archway Ornament!

Different textures of the strings catch light well, especially the veins of the leaves. Looks amazing directly under lamp light. 5 of the "eggs" are gold colored and 2 are silver colored. They can be removed from the nest.

DIMENSIONS:
7" from top to bottom, and 7" at widest point (from leaf tip to leaf tip), 5" deep at widest point.
Each egg 1.5" in diameter.

weight 4oz.

Tiny Guitar String Barrette

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:38:06 -0500

$26.00
Made entirely from recycled guitar strings. Says avid fan Cabiria "Better than a Bumpit by FAR! Will truss you tresses into an attractive heap in no time."

This is a tiny one! Dimensions 3" x 1.3", hair stick is 3.75"

The tension between the barrette and hair stick will hold it securely without pulling your hair. Flex the barrette by pinching the ends together to make space for thick hair.

This design comes from a book called “The Arts of the Sailor; Knotting, Splicing and Ropework” It is used to make a ladder-step mat for better traction on a boat and it is normally made out of old rope.

If they get wet the strings may eventually rust.

Class Act Beaded Barrette

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:04:49 -0500

$30.00
Made entirely from recycled guitar strings and glass beads. Perfect to sweep your hair into a half or full ponytail.

The tension between the barrette and hair stick will hold it securely without pulling your hair. Flex the barrette by pinching the ends together to make space for thick hair.

This design comes from a book called “The Arts of the Sailor; Knotting, Splicing and Ropework” It is used to make a ladder-step mat for better traction on a boat and it is normally made out of old rope.

Dimensions: Stick 4”, Barrette 1.5” X 3”, weight 1oz

Keep it dry! If they get wet the strings may rust.

Fall Fling Guitar String Spectacular

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:02:31 -0500

$38.00
The golden brown of autumn.
Three shades of guitar strings form this five sided double star. I've wrapped them in a continuous weave that forms a sphere. Friends and family will love its beauty and the puzzle of its construction. How did she do it? A lovely ornament to hang in a window or place on a mantle. Perfect gift for a musician.

Give it a good home!

oval shaped just under 2" in diameter. Delicate and light weight but sturdy.

Be sure to keep this dry. If they get wet strings will eventually rust.

Big Splash Recycled Earrings

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:38:27 -0400

$28.00
Decorate a Special Day with these!
Each earring is one recycled guitar string woven into a hoop.
The bead end of the string is attached on the front

1.75" across
2.5" long including the top of the ear wire.
They're a bit heavy as earrings go.

If they get wet guitar strings may eventually rust.