Friday, May 23, 2008
stripped bare
Didn't take long at all to recover this fabulous wire from inside those cables. It was simply a matter of splitting the cable open at one end, then pulling the wires in one direction and the plastic cable in the other. Resulting in a basket full of multi-coloured delight.
A short while later and the wire was coiled into easily managed rolls. Because much as I loved the aesthetics of that basket... that funky random method of storage was only going to end in disaster, and probably tears!
I have absolutely no plans for this wire. But one day inspiration will strike, and when it does... I am ready for it. As it turns out there was not as much yield as I was expecting. Perhaps I will start one of those ongoing projects... like maybe a toy basket or a laundry hamper... and I can just add to it as I collect more wire.
Hmmm... the mind boggles
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5 comments:
Ooh, how many lovely colors! It did look very nice in the basket, but I understand you have made them into rolls. :)
HI Purps, I have tagged you. Over on my blog sit are the rules.
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This is fun to watch from afar. It reminds me of those Zulu wire baskets. Can't wait to see what you make with them.
Good idea - I have plenty of cables lying around, that has ended their former cabel life. Now there I see a better future for them... Thanks again for superb ideas!
thanks everyone - it's fun to explore crafting with unusual materials
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