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Fishing for Findings

September 30th, 2011 Charlotte

I was in a fishing store last month when a row full of colorful spinners caught my eye, and I couldn’t get the idea of earrings out of my head. Some had a beachy surfboard look, while other more fluorescent ones had eighties flair. I regret not buying some of the funkier spinners, but for now these earrings are a good reminder that jewelry can be made from anything. If you find yourself looking at spinners, be sure to check the packaging. Some spinners contain lead.

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Charlotte Valantine

Describe your jewelry style: Minimalist and Mixed media. I like my jewelry to be classy enough to wear to church, but with a little indie flair.

What is your 'must-see' TV show? Pushing Daisies, Better Off Ted, Chuck, and 30 rock.

What is the strangest skill that you possess? I can fit several quarters in my belly button like a vending machine. Sadly, no candy comes out.

Reader Comments

Annita wrote:

over a year ago

I have made quite a few pairs of earrings from fishing lure parts over the years. You can buy the spinner parts by themselves instead of buying a finished lure and then you don’t have to deal with a hook.

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Mortira wrote:

over a year ago

There are so many great jewelry inspirations to be found in the fishing store, especially if they have a fly-tying department. The lead warnings on fishing gear are a lot like peanut warnings – actual lead content is usually non-existent. The staff can tell you which products are made with lead, but when in doubt, a coat or two of clear nail polish can’t hurt!

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patterns for beads wrote:

over a year ago

I think that is a great idea! Kudos to you for discovering it. I never go into fishing departments even though I live right off the lake. I guess I will give it a try.

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