fergs40 Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I always feel a bit sad throwing cut silk-wrapped string ends into the bin - they’re very pretty. Has anyone come up with any uses for them, practical or otherwise? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 That photo is a good start 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 I use them to clean my.. ahem.. pipe. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 Toothpick ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted January 23, 2023 Share Posted January 23, 2023 use them to poke annoying people in the eye? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downunderwonder Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Collect a few changes worth and offer them up to some charity craft group. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusoe Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Craft jewellery? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I have plans to weave mine into hanging baskets for epiphytic plants but haven't got around to it yet. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfretrock Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 13 hours ago, fergs40 said: I always feel a bit sad throwing cut silk-wrapped string ends into the bin - they’re very pretty. Has anyone come up with any uses for them, practical or otherwise? Are you in a Glam Rock/Goth fusion band? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 (edited) ... Edited January 24, 2023 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franticsmurf Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 You can suspend them from a short length of wood and hang them in a doorway to provide bass wind chimes to compliment the jangly rhythm wind chimes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 5 minutes ago, Franticsmurf said: You can suspend them from a short length of wood and hang them in a doorway to provide bass wind chimes to compliment the jangly rhythm wind chimes. Give that to your drummer and start introducing 80s ballads to your set 😎 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saul Panzer Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I used the cut end of a G to tie my beard for a while until one of the ends stabbed me. Apart from that I usually take the string change as a reason to clean out under my nails. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergs40 Posted January 24, 2023 Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 9 hours ago, Paul S said: I have plans to weave mine into hanging baskets for epiphytic plants but haven't got around to it yet. I had to look up epiphytic. But you knew that… 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergs40 Posted January 24, 2023 Author Share Posted January 24, 2023 Some excellent suggestions here. Thank you! So far I am liking the door chimes and the eye-poker best. Not a beard person (sounds like that’s just as well, mind) and gave up smoking - pipes or otherwise - some years ago. The charity craft group wins the prize for most community-minded suggestion. More welcomed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickyDBRmf Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 I used to fashion kicky bracelets and necklaces from the old string sets for my more adventurous paramours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 I chucked mine away to represent me throwing away my ridiculous old fashioned concepts such as being able to have an opinion that's different to somebody elses , short sightedly not wanting to see talented young women put off sport because they'll get beaten by blokes and my ludicrous expectation that the police that I pay for should investigate an armed robbery instead of arresting an old lady for innocently giving her rescue kitten an unfortunate name. Be gone , you string ends , and take the evil thoughts of this vile throwback with you ! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTB Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 1 hour ago, Dr.Dave said: I chucked mine away to represent me throwing away my ridiculous old fashioned concepts such as being able to have an opinion that's different to somebody elses , short sightedly not wanting to see talented young women put off sport because they'll get beaten by blokes and my ludicrous expectation that the police that I pay for should investigate an armed robbery instead of arresting an old lady for innocently giving her rescue kitten an unfortunate name. Be gone , you string ends , and take the evil thoughts of this vile throwback with you ! Wow! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 2 hours ago, Dr.Dave said: I chucked mine away to represent me throwing away my ridiculous old fashioned concepts such as being able to have an opinion that's different to somebody elses , short sightedly not wanting to see talented young women put off sport because they'll get beaten by blokes and my ludicrous expectation that the police that I pay for should investigate an armed robbery instead of arresting an old lady for innocently giving her rescue kitten an unfortunate name. Be gone , you string ends , and take the evil thoughts of this vile throwback with you ! As tangential rants go that is pretty good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddster Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Fashion a small 'quiver' to attach to your strap, and throw them at the guitar player while they're not looking. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergs40 Posted January 25, 2023 Author Share Posted January 25, 2023 4 hours ago, Dr.Dave said: I chucked mine away to represent me throwing away my ridiculous old fashioned concepts such as being able to have an opinion that's different to somebody elses , short sightedly not wanting to see talented young women put off sport because they'll get beaten by blokes and my ludicrous expectation that the police that I pay for should investigate an armed robbery instead of arresting an old lady for innocently giving her rescue kitten an unfortunate name. Be gone , you string ends , and take the evil thoughts of this vile throwback with you ! String ends as therapeutic aids - unexpected, but rather excellent! Supplementary question: do different colours have different meanings when used like this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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