Love it!!! Asked my youngest if he would make me one...he says he doesn't have enough resistors!!!! What a wonderful way to work on wire work! And super cool! (I would be the one making it..he is far too busy actually doing the electronic stuff....I mess with jewelry.)
Linda's Lowly Beading Adventures
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linda.wald
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For these projects I bought 2000 resistors on eBay for $30, of mixed values, 1000 half watt and 1000 quarter watt. Definitely not a major material cost, at under $1 per necklace. Getting them at Radio Shack is much more expensive (are there any Radio Shacks anymore?). The metal oxide versions are a lot prettier than the older carbon resistors. Yes, I used to do a lot of electronics stuff, way back when I was in high school.
You are right...not too $! My Father-in-law called us when Radio Shack closed...I don't remember when...But we just found an old Radio Shack sign at an Estate sale..as a birthday present to FIL! As for me making 1, I need to stick to my pile of pearls to restring first...need to knock that pile down a bit...before I add extra projects! But this for beginning wire work sound perfect!
linda.wald
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Another version:
Katbran
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Absolutely lovely ! Look at that lustre !
linda.wald
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Still playing with resistors, this time a bracelet:
CathyKeshi
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Linda! I'm late to the resistor party ... these are adorable ... colorful, fun and wonderful! Now have you made any yet with pearls added 
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CathyKeshi
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Mine were a gift for my sister, who loves malachite.
Sister loved it!
I took the easy way out; had Sarah string a simple necklace and earrings
Sister loved it!
linda.wald
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Cathy, an interesting idea, mixing beads and resistors! Resistors are great for learning or practicing wire link -- cheap and very easy to work with. You can even leave one side unwrapped if you like. I usually use sterling with beads or pearls, or sometimes copper. What would I use if I mixed beads and resistors? I'm not sure what the metal leads are; perhaps plated steel? I would think that sterling would look strange with it. Maybe copper would make a nice contrast? I'll have to try it!
