cutting of strings on alpha patterns
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Verajansen
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4 years, 2 months ago by Verajansen
Heyy, i just made my first to alpha and i was wondering how short you can cut of the strings on the back of the bracelet, without it coming lose later.
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Kalyee
Bracelet King
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4 years, 2 months ago by Kalyee
I personally try to cut it as close to the base strings as I can get. I tie my knots relatively tightly so I haven’t had an incident where the strings slips out, but if you’re worried about that then you can always tie it to another loose string on the back
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PugCakePop
Bracelet King
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4 years, 2 months ago by PugCakePop
I usually leave a little bit of string behind, maybe a fourth of an inch just to be safe. The back of an alpha is usually pretty messy and all over the place so I don't really pay attention to it. I'm paranoid about the string coming loose and the bracelet unraveling lol😅
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danielle_3
Bracelet King
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4 years, 2 months ago by danielle_3
i like to cut it as close to the bracelet itself as possible. i am very nervous that it could come out even though i’ve never had a problem. i usually put a little bit of clear nail polish over the part that i cut just to be safe.
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Verajansen
Skiller
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4 years, 2 months ago by Verajansen
Thanks for answering @Kalyee @PugCakePop & @danielle_3
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kritikalee
Advanced
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4 years, 2 months ago by kritikalee
you can also keep it long enough to sew it under the other strings the go criss cross on the back. It will then be long enough to not get loose and secure also.
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danielle_3
Bracelet King
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4 years, 2 months ago by danielle_3
@Verajansen no problem!
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bunny9
Professional
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4 years, 2 months ago by bunny9
honestly you can just cut it since it was already been weaved i pretty tightly the knots will stay in place but if you're worried you can always secure it with a knot really close to the bracelet or keychain or put nail polish (clear one) I've heard people using glue and then placing a cloth or piece of scrap fabric covering the whole back so no one can see it |
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jadeflwr13
Bracelet King
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4 years, 2 months ago by jadeflwr13
i cut my string as close to the base strings/ actual bracelet that i can. i was pretty afraid to do that with my first alpha because i didn’t want to ruin it, but since you had already made knots with the thread it won’t break. i’ve been cutting it super close to the base strings now and it’s never gotten ruined even when i wash them 🌙🕸🍁
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HelloGuys
Advanced
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4 years, 2 months ago by HelloGuys
Just be careful not to cut to close to the actual bracelet!!
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bb_belle
Bracelet King
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4 years, 2 months ago by bb_belle
i think about about how long i want my bracelet/keychain/creation to be and then add a few inches onto that to be safe. and then i think about how long i want my ties to be. i kind of measure that out in my head and then cut however long i think it should be.
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bb_belle
Bracelet King
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4 years, 2 months ago by bb_belle
sorry i guess i didn't read the question lmao, but thats extra info ig.
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Master101
Professional
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4 years, 2 months ago by Master101
I cut mine as close to the bracelet I can and if you want to make sure that they are secure you can add clear Nail polish. But I want to warn you if you put the clear nail polish on the bracelet it might hurt to wear because it will scratch you
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