I am seeking a mass of old, popped strings you are about to throw out! Curly bits and all!
I am performing at a few renaissance faires this summer and am creating a harp fairy outfit. I will need strings to create a headdress and wings. I will pay you for the strings and shipping to my address in Ohio, USA.
If you need far more strings than you could get: fishing line can be bought in several diameters and colors, both in nylon (not suitable to use for harps but might look good for your purpose) or fluorocarbon strings (in theory actually usable for harps if you get it in the right diameters). So, perhaps also contact your fishing friends?