@jubilee I also tried to cut the base strings at the knot like in #83839 or #39209. As you can see in #39209 I had a black border so I used base strings of the same color and they "disappeared" nearly.
@0ij0suk3xD tysm! Yes, take the strings of the wooden stick, then cut them until they are 2cm long and then tuck it to the back and glue them there. Or you can also cut them near at the knot and glue them there.