WHY DO ALL MY ALPHA’S LOOK LIKE POO??
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Maky_Wacky
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by Maky_Wacky
I’ve tried to alphas and all of them look horrible. The colors are in the right order and stuff but they all look scrunched up and ugly. 😭I’ve watched a bunch of videos and stuff but I still manage to mess them up |
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karyn-smit
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by karyn-smit
Just practice practice practice That’s all you can do, anything worth doing takes practice |
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zarahlmao
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by zarahlmao
try using the same type of string, or the same thickness. i use a ruler to straighten each row, and i use the flat alpha technique. also yes practice helps a ton as well
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Maky_Wacky
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by Maky_Wacky
@zarahlmao and @karyn-smit thank y’all for the advice.
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karyn-smit
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by karyn-smit
Your welcome 😜
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Yoonhee
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by Yoonhee
@Maky_Waky I've been trying to make my alpha s good tooo try using same string brand like loops and thread do flat colour and straight edge technique, dont get frustrated and give up because for me that's when my alphas go downhill🤣
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Maky_Wacky
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by Maky_Wacky
@Yoonhee thank u so much for the advice! I'm definitely trying my best not to give up. My first alpha I retried like 3 times then I just gave up but I'm gonna try to finish all the alphas I start even if they start looking awful. 🙈 ❤️ 👍
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Yoonhee
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by Yoonhee
Same I gave up sooo many times Its just like MY THOUGHTS: NOOO aaagain ahhhhhhhh just work alpha!!! 🙈
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Basilology
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by Basilology
Do you mind changing your profile pic to one of your alphas (just until I see them)? Then I could give you more specific help. Please tag me if you do. For now though- Try using the flat alpha technique (Masha Knots and Alex's Innovations both have videos about them on Youtube) Make sure all strings are the same width Might help if you started it on something flat like a dowel or keychain It takes time, so be patient 😊 Tag me if you have any questions! |
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Maky_Wacky
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by Maky_Wacky
@Basilology Sure! It's really bad : ( Is ok if I send u a friend request?
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Basilology
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by Basilology
It's okay! I accept all friend requests 😊
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Margaron
Moderator
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3 years, 10 months ago by Margaron
You may also be pinching your work. When you do colour changes and re-introduce a colour that’s already been used you can’t pull too tight because the string will naturally try to pull your knot as close to the last knot (knots or rows away) that you made with it. This can cause the fabric of your bracelet to pinch or bunch and be bumpy no matter what technique you use.
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Maky_Wacky
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by Maky_Wacky
@Margaron thank u so much for the advice! I actually do think I'm doing that.
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Stellknots
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by Stellknots
Try first starting off with something with not too many base strings. Maybe something like up to 14 base strings. also do something with not too many colors. Like 2 or 3 colors. Just keep practicing and you will get better. there are a lot of videos on youtube on how to make alphas. Don't go strait with something too difficult or else you are just going to not get the basics down.
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Bryn14
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by Bryn14
For me I tried to practice with using scraps and also follow a tutorial that I would understand and then practice until I got it. (it will take some time though.)
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Maky_Wacky
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by Maky_Wacky
Thank you @Bryn14 and @Stellknots for all the advice! I really do appreciate it! ❤️
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Stellknots
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by Stellknots
@Maky_Waky np
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gp0201
Bracelet King
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3 years, 10 months ago by gp0201
Have you tried the straight alph technique. Masha knots has a video on it on YouTube if you are interested🙂 also make sure you are making all your knots with the same amount of tension (which come with time and practice) hope this helped
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bracebyluv
Skiller
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3 years, 10 months ago by bracebyluv
straight edge technique! it made mine look a lot better. also make sure you pull the knots with all the same tension!
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syd643
Professional
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3 years, 9 months ago by syd643
Keep practicing and don’t give up it may take a while to learn!!💗💗
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