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nevaehhys Advanced	4 years, 3 months ago by nevaehhys I need more help on this and tips
niamheroo Bracelet King	4 years, 3 months ago by niamheroo Try using the straight alpha technique (masha knots has a video on this) and just keep practicing it gets better with time.
Sweetsweet Bracelet King	4 years, 3 months ago by Sweetsweet Use the same type of thread for the base strings. Because some of the knots will be bigger and it won't look as good
Rocketcat Bracelet King	4 years, 3 months ago by Rocketcat hi i like making alpha bracelets but my alphas keep twisting inwards 😭 I don't know why? please help me

estellajw Professional	4 years, 3 months ago by estellajw Try to find a pattern with 10-14 strings and only two colors, this will help you get the basic technique without having to worry about color switching and stuff like that!
breeze1010 Professional	4 years, 3 months ago by breeze1010 I would recommend starting off with some easier patterns to help you get the hang of making alphas. Ones that only have a few colors and not many strings. As you progress, you can start to add more strings and colors. Masha Knots has some really good tips on her YouTube channel. Another tip would be to use the straight edge technique. Again, Masha Knots has a YouTube video on this, but in short, its when you would do a forward-backward or backward-forward knot instead of just doing a forward/backward knot. Curling, in my experience, typically only happens when I have the knots become uneven. To help with this, I would, again, recommend starting off on some simpler alphas and work your way to the more advanced patterns. Try to practice with some chevrons or candy stripe bracelets to. Really, alphas just take a lot of practice. I hope this helps!
calamari33 Professional	4 years, 3 months ago by calamari33 How do you add string do alphas?
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cooper10 Bracelet King	4 years, 3 months ago by cooper10 What do you need help on? Masha knots has a few videos on alphas you could check those out!
Cristinart Bracelet King	4 years, 2 months ago by Cristinart What really helped me with improving my alpha bracelets is making my knots looser. That makes alpha bracelets soooooo much neater and straighter. Also try to make all of the knots with even tension so all knots will be the same size.
maggievsco Professional	4 years, 2 months ago by maggievsco The most important thing is to practice, but try different techniques and decide which one is your favourite.

Cassie989 Bracelet King	4 years, 2 months ago by Cassie989 Do strait edges! 😄 Masha knots has a tutorial!
tiassie Bracelet King	4 years, 2 months ago by tiassie Start slowly. First make simple bracelets that don't have many strings and max 2 or 3 colors. When you're confident with that add more strings, more colors and other techniques. The simplest would be straight edges technique where you make backward forward or forward backward knots on the edges. Make sure you do two knots on the edge string. The first bf/fb knot is the last knot of one row and than you have to do another bf/fb knot on the same string to start the next row. I've seen many people do just one knot and wonder why the technique doesn't work for them. When you master that you could try the flat alpha technique. This technique makes color switches look nicer. You basically trap previously used string between two halves of the knot. It's kinda hard to explain, Masha knots has some good tutorials about that. Make sure you don't pull on the string too strong, that causes warping of the edges. Next you could try reverse alpha technique. It makes cleaner bracelets because you don't see individual knots. Some people prefer that, other like more pixelated look you get the usual way. As for more general tips: ❤️ use strings that are the same thickness. If you have to use one string that is thicker try making the knots a bit tighter and others with thinner strings a bit looser. It should even itself out. ❤️ adjust each row with your fingernail or ruler after you make it. If you notice the bracelet starts getting thinner gently pull it apart and make next rows a bit looser ❤️ don't make your knots too tight ❤️ be careful with color changes. If the knot doesn't look right make it again. It's better to check as you go than to undo the whole row. ❤️ if you notice you made a mistake don't be afraid to undo some knots to fix it ❤️ take your time, you're not in a rush. Alphas take time. I usually need a few days to make a double sided keychain. When you feel your concentration dropping take a break or continue next day
PugCakePop Bracelet King	4 years, 2 months ago by PugCakePop Don't start with complicated patterns at first. My first alpha was 19 base strings and 3 colors ( which is not something I would recommend for a beginner, but I didn't know that at the time) and it didn't turn out very good, with wonky knots and warped and messy edges. I am trying the straight edges and flat alpha technique on my current alpha and it turned out a whole lot better than my first alpha. I think the reason I improved this much is that I understood how to do it, paid attention to detail, fixed small mistakes ( which actually made a BIG difference) and of course, practice. Practice makes improvement! Good luck 😉
bunny9 Professional	4 years, 2 months ago by bunny9 So PRACTICEEEE use the same type of thread so that the keychain or bracelet is even I would use the straight edges technique if you don't want the waves on the side I would also practice ur knot tension If u could maybe mark up or print out the pattern so you won't get lost that's a good way of making sure everything is good Hoped this helped and have fun 😊
maya3456 Professional	4 years, 2 months ago by maya3456 Use Mod Podge at the back to secure the ends of the strings. Glue can be flaky, clear nail polish can be sharp, and if you just cut them they could come out the other side. Mod Podge is a sealer for crafts and stuff, any similar product should work too. Also watching Masha Knots videos really helped me. She goes slow and explains things well. Also just practice! The more you do, the better your bracelets will turn out. Good luck and happy knotting! 🙂
paMda12 Bracelet King	4 years, 2 months ago by paMda12 Why is my alpha bracelet having lumps i am doing the flat alpha technique and it is not lumping for individual knots, just when I am doing like the head of the animal

bsoftball Bracelet King	4 years, 2 months ago by bsoftball Just keep practicing!
paMda12 Bracelet King	4 years, 2 months ago by paMda12 Ok thanks!!
_arianao Bracelet King	4 years, 2 months ago by _arianao Use the straight edges technique and the flat alpha technique. Masha knots has a tutorial on both!

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