does it take anyone else a really long time to make bracelets?
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Nityap8
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Nityap8
9 years, 1 month ago by Nityap8
Im asking because I really like making these bracelets, but the Alpha ones take such a long time! Does anyone else take a long time to make the alpha patterns?
meghanj10
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meghanj10
9 years, 1 month ago by meghanj10
Yes, me too! I feel like I should be making more for the time I put in but it is an investment I suppose!
lilyp101
Professional
lilyp101
9 years, 1 month ago by lilyp101
I like to take my time 🙂, so yeah
kowgirl101
Bracelet King
kowgirl101
9 years, 1 month ago by kowgirl101
I take forever. On one pattern, it took me like two years on and off working on it. I usually work on bracelets during free time at school, so I only get s few rows a day.
aprow402
Bracelet King
aprow402
9 years, 1 month ago by aprow402
I think it takes a long time because you are tying hundreds of knots to bracelet length. Patience is key!
darji011
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darji011
9 years, 1 month ago by darji011
For Normal bracelets, I used to pride myself in being able to finish one in under an hour. When I switched over to making Alpha bracelets, an average 13 string wide Alpha bracelet with only two colors in it, depending on the pattern, can take me 8-12 hours. With breaks, of course. I've never actually timed it. But yes, you are tying many more knots in an alpha bracelet than a normal bracelet, therefore, it is going to take much longer.
ashesashes
Skiller
ashesashes
9 years, 1 month ago by ashesashes
Yeah, the alpha patterns usually take longer.

Also, if you just started making bracelets recently, it will probably take you a little longer than other people to complete a bracelet. I took a long time when I was just starting too, so it's probably normal. 🙂
ArtzyFreak
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ArtzyFreak
8 years, 9 months ago by ArtzyFreak
Whenever I start going too fast in my bracelets I accidentally leave little holes in between the knots, so I would take your time 🙂
lovestarr
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lovestarr
8 years, 6 months ago by lovestarr
I'm always taking forever
zzzooe
Bracelet King
zzzooe
8 years, 6 months ago by zzzooe
I take forever! I'm always taking my time on them. I also have a problem where I start making one bracelet, take a break, then make a different kind of bracelet. I have like 100 unfinished ones that I should really work on XD
LuckyJinks
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LuckyJinks
8 years, 5 months ago by LuckyJinks
the more you make, the faster it gets! i can finish a 10 string thick alpha bracelet in around two hours. i'll usually make them while watching tv or listening to podcasts. it helps the time go a little faster! and makes binge watching feel productive. 🙂
KookieDoh
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KookieDoh
8 years ago by KookieDoh
It does sometimes I get extreme lazy and just stop lol
biancaplem
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biancaplem
7 years, 9 months ago by biancaplem
the ones that i usually make take 2-3 houst but some alphas took me about 20 hours of nonstop wirk, so be careful that pattern u choose xD
LinaMarie
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LinaMarie
7 years, 9 months ago by LinaMarie
Yes, realistically normal bracelet patterns are 2-3 hours but sometimes I make an alpha bracelet that takes me 6 hours and there goes the rest of my day without me realizing it XD
Bentoshan
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Bentoshan
7 years, 9 months ago by Bentoshan
Yes! Everyone works at I different pace, but I personally take a LONG time to ensure quality. Plus, I don't really have that much time for bracelets. 🙂
Phoenix14
Bracelet King
Phoenix14
7 years, 9 months ago by Phoenix14
Oh totally. That's what makes selling them so hard... you can't price them by how long it takes to make them
Kokomoono
Skiller
Kokomoono
7 years, 4 months ago by Kokomoono
Here! It takes forever. But it's relaxing
leahmc
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leahmc
7 years, 4 months ago by leahmc
I find alphas quite quick to make, as long as I'm in the mood to be sat making it! I just stick a film on and knot without thinking too much. I just made a 15 x 80 row Alpha bracelet in just over an hour. However I'm the opposite with normal patterns - they take me forever I never have the patience to finish them.
Kokomoono
Skiller
Kokomoono
7 years, 2 months ago by Kokomoono
I have the problem that I start like 7 bracelets but barely finish one ...
sara_borek
Bracelet King
sara_borek
6 years, 11 months ago by sara_borek
It really just depends on the difficulty. If you are good, a basic chevron will take let’s say a half hour, while an alpha level will take a full day
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