Can I get away without sealing the back of my finished alphas?
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jainaaa_
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3 years, 7 months ago by jainaaa_
I just finished my first alpha last night and I wasn't sure if I could leave the back as is, or if I should seal it with clear nail polish or glue. I think I ended up cutting the extra thread off from the back a little too short because I was afraid it would come apart after time, so I coated the back in clear nail polish which made the keychain stiff. I've heard people gluing felt onto the back to cover the mess and to keep the thread from undoing but I don't want to spend the extra money on that if I don't have to. So what do you do when you finish your alphas? Do you cut the thread off in the back and leave it as is or seal it down?
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OwObama
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3 years, 7 months ago by OwObama
I cut the thread to about the length of a finger, then weave it back in using a large sewing needle. You can thread the loose string underneath a few of the strings that cross over in the pattern and are already secured by knots. Once I thread the sting underneath a couple times, I cut it short and then use a little fabric glue to glue it down. I don't glue felt to the back, I like to see the strings overlapping since it shows better how much time/effort went into actually making it.
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_Rayne
Skiller
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3 years, 7 months ago by _Rayne
I get felt, and felt glue from the dollar store and cut it to the alphas size and glue it on the back, it looks so much better
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madeleine_
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3 years, 7 months ago by madeleine_
I cut the strings in the back really short and I don’t use nail polish or anything, and I’ve never had a problem with any of them coming loose. But it’s possible that that’s because I never wear/use them
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Kaydence1
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3 years, 7 months ago by Kaydence1
I use a bit of clear nail polish on larger ones, but sometimes I just cut the strings really short and leave them like that, and I’ve never had any problems.
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ellabadms
Bracelet King
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3 years, 7 months ago by ellabadms
Hello, how do I enter a challenge because it's my first time to enter a challenge? 😂
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HahaWhyNot
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3 years, 7 months ago by HahaWhyNot
For me, I cut the string down and leave it. The string stays on and never get loose on me. It is fine to add some glue or nail polish if you want it to look a bit more neat.
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oceanknot
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3 years, 7 months ago by oceanknot
@ellabadms to enter a challenge, go to the challenge section of the forum and find one that interests you. Usually, the host will provide information about rules, deadlines, prizes, etc. for most challenges, you just have to ask if you can enter
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5torr
Bracelet King
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3 years, 7 months ago by 5torr
I take two loose ends and make two standard knots to secure them. Then I cut the ends quite close to the knot (maybe 2 mm?) and fix the knot with a tiny spot of white glue. As it is just so little glue, the bracelet doesn't get stiff at all and at the same time it soothes my 'what-if-it-unties?'-paranoia. No, not really paranoia, but ... you know. It eases my worries.
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jainaaa_
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3 years, 7 months ago by jainaaa_
@5torr I actually really like that. I'll try it for my next alpha. Thanks!
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sadnymph
Bracelet King
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3 years, 7 months ago by sadnymph
I just cut off any loose threads. they shouldn't come undone if you know fairly tightly. I have never put felt or glue on the back
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stewon6969
Bracelet King
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3 years, 7 months ago by stewon6969
Yes! You can definitely get away without sealing the backs of your alphas. In my opinion, that is actually the best way because it makes your bracelet loose and soft to wear. Just cut your excess strings off with a thread ripper and you are good to go! Hope this helped you will your alphas! Happy knotting! -@stewon6969 |
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hope642
Bracelet King
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3 years, 7 months ago by hope642
I make flat alphas and I've never used anything to seal the back and I've always been fine 😄
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5torr
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3 years, 7 months ago by 5torr
Just out of curiosity to those of you who just cut their ends and don't secure them: What do you do with your bracelets? Like, putting them in a box or wearing them? Ever had them in the washing machine? Do they survive physical strain in the long run? I really like knotting and I could make a new bracelet any time, but somehow I don't want to experience a bracelet busting anyway. So much time invested and then it undoes because of my own fault... That's nothing that I would like to experience.Maybe I should make a rug rag bracelet in like 10 minutes to get rid of snippets and test it thoroughly. I think that I could survive the loss of that. 🤔 |
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