{"product_id":"reserved-french-ruler-upcycled-earrings","title":"RESERVED French Ruler Upcycled Earrings","description":"\u003cdiv data-md=\"61\" lang=\"en-US\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-hveid=\"CBEQAA\"\u003eI’ve had a long fascination with these folding rulers. I think partly I just admire the smart, elegant design solution, but I also remember playing around with the one my grandfather had. I loved the numbers and the feel of how the sections snapped into place. I used to make it into big geometric shapes and zigzags. I just found it so intriguing. (Clearly I grew up pre-internet!!)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-hveid=\"CBEQAA\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-hveid=\"CBEQAA\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-hveid=\"CBEQAA\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGramps was a carpenter, so probably had several, but I do recall a day where he snagged one from me on his way out to a job site. He wasn’t mad at me, but made it clear that this was one of his most important tools and it should stay in his toolbox. It wasn’t until years later when I heard “Measure twice, cut once.” that I thought of this moment again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-hveid=\"CBEQAA\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-hveid=\"CBEQAA\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-hveid=\"CBEQAA\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-hveid=\"CBEQAA\"\u003eWhen I was in France last year, of course I found the thrift and reuse shops. This vintage metal folding ruler was one of my finds and has been sitting unused in my studio for far too long. I made some super fun \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/adaptivereuser.com\/collections\/fresh-of-the-bench\/products\/ruler-x-recycled-tin-spinny-earrings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003espinny X\u003c\/a\u003e earrings and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/adaptivereuser.com\/collections\/aeon-line\/products\/ruler-x-zero-waste-tin-necklace\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ea necklace\u003c\/a\u003e, but my original intention when cutting up the ruler was to make these simple industrial earrings. (l still get lost playing around with rulers!)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-hveid=\"CBEQAA\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-hveid=\"CBEQAA\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-hveid=\"CBEQAA\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-attrid=\"wa:\/description\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-hveid=\"CBEQAA\"\u003eI have lots of this material now, so if you want specific numbers on your particular pair, just email me. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe length of ruler is drilled and riveted to a length of waxed steel wire and a surgical stainless steel ear wire finishes the look. The finished earrings are approximately .5\" (14mm) wide and hang about 2.75\" (58mm) from the ear. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece of metal comes to me having lived a previous life--in some cases multiple lives! It is not unusual for the material to sometimes have scuffs, scratches, faded portions, and general wear and tear. If a flawless finish is important to you, please zoom in to the pictures here to look for imperfections that might be distracting for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll adaptive reuse pieces come to you neatly displayed on an upcycled card and sustainably wrapped ready for gift-giving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"mailto:christineterrell@icloud.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e if you have any other questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow me on Instagram \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/christineterrell\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e@christineterrell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for all the latest designs to come off my bench and for regular \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/christineterrell\/channel\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eOpen Studio time\u003c\/a\u003e on IG Live. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mailchi.mp\/afc80edbf468\/6goodthings\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSIgn up for exclusive early access\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to monthly collection events each month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI’ve recently partnered with the non-profit \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/onetreeplanted.org\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne Tree Planted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. $1 from your order today will plant a tree somewhere on the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e© 2021 Christine Terrell\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"adaptive reuse jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40980848410779,"sku":"","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0035\/1112\/4035\/products\/image_0705e4ba-3d31-47d4-8756-f74fc8e99b1d.jpg?v=1630018070","url":"https:\/\/christineterrell.com\/products\/reserved-french-ruler-upcycled-earrings","provider":"adaptive reuse jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}