what type of string is the best to use for alpha bracelets?
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twebster12
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4 years, 1 month ago by twebster12
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Jdog12525
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4 years, 1 month ago by Jdog12525
The same thread for your normal patterns will work good
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twebster12
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4 years, 1 month ago by twebster12
What type of string do you buy
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twebster12
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4 years, 1 month ago by twebster12
Like wax or embroidery floss
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aiden707
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4 years, 1 month ago by aiden707
Either embroidery floss or yarn is good. Not sure about wax though😊 |
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twebster12
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4 years, 1 month ago by twebster12
Thank You!
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loonybin
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4 years, 1 month ago by loonybin
i use pearl cotton(size 5) for the base strings and regular embroidery floss for the leading threads
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mollycarr
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4 years, 1 month ago by mollycarr
i really like this string i bought on amazon from Mira Crafts for alphas!
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bee4
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4 years, 1 month ago by bee4
I just started using craft cord instead of embroidery floss for my alphas and I love it, you can use either, but embroidery makes the knots less square and stretches out the pattern a bit.
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skukreja1
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4 years, 1 month ago by skukreja1
I think any string is good for alphas, but make sure you use the same thickness of each string in the same bracelet. Like don't use strings of different thicknesses in your bracelets or else they will not come out flat.
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Belle0812
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4 years, 1 month ago by Belle0812
Embroidery floss
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elephants1
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4 years, 1 month ago by elephants1
For base strings crochet thread but for leading string embroidery floss! Some good embroidery floss brands are DMC, Loops and Thread etc . you could buy them in craft stores
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HannahThor
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4 years, 1 month ago by HannahThor
loops and threads brand from Michaels craft store is my personal favorite and a tip is to try and use the same brand for the whole bracelet because it keeps it even because all of the strings are the same size!
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sha123
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4 years, 1 month ago by sha123
Embroidery thread is the best but you can use thin yarn, Crochet thread, craft string, and many other things too
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apples123
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2 years, 7 months ago by apples123
Hey what should I do if my threads are different thickness. Thanks
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mrs_jordan
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2 years, 7 months ago by mrs_jordan
@apples123 for alphas it is best to try to use strings of the same thickness because this will help to make your alphas straighter and more even. I usually use embroidery floss from amazon for my alphas because it is cheaper then my dmc thread that I use for my normal bracelets.
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minutcraft
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2 years, 7 months ago by minutcraft
If you intend to use techniques like the clean back alpha or flat alpha, I’ve found those to be easier to do cleanly with embroidery floss over ‘more solid’ strings like crochet yarn or craft chord. If you’re knotting them the traditional way, then any string is fine.
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apples123
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2 years, 7 months ago by apples123
@mrs_jordan thanks!
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peanutsv
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2 years, 7 months ago by peanutsv
@apples123 if you want a neat look I would suggest you use the thread of the same thickness!
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apples123
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2 years, 7 months ago by apples123
@peanutsv ty
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