How to get your alphas really neat
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gia515
Skiller
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3 years, 6 months ago by gia515
Hi so I just started to make alphas and they are turning out not as well as I would like them to, they just don’t look right and they are not as great as others I have seen In pictures of the patterns and I was wondering if anyone had any tips to give me on how to make my alphas neater.
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stasia
Bracelet King
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3 years, 6 months ago by stasia
if your edges are bumpy, use the straight edge technique for alphas, which is fb knots on the right side and bf knots on the left side of the bracelet. to get flatter alphas, use the flat alpha technique!! @Racoon (Masha Knots) has a great tutorial which I will link below. also, don't double down on yourself on being bad at alphas when you have just started! gurl, I bet that you are such a great crafter, and these things take practice!! my first alpha was horrible too, until I discovered all the techniques that can improve your alphas. p.s. don't tie your knots too tight. that makes the bracelet warp, widen and contract. instead, make looser knots and push them up with a ruler to create a straight row. hope this helps! ❤️link to flat alpha tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_YVFAX9sacw |
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mimi73449
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3 years, 6 months ago by mimi73449
I agree! I use the flat alpha technique and it makes it look so much cleaner. I also use a thread bobbin to push my rows up on bracelets bc it makes it more manageable than a ruler. I also would recommend practicing your alphas on simple pattern like #33464 bc it has a design in the middle and solid color for multiple rows on either side to practice the techniques and knotting. I hope that helps! Happy knotting!❤️
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gia515
Skiller
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3 years, 6 months ago by gia515
@stasia thank you so much!! I will definitely be watching that video and trying the techniques you said!
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gia515
Skiller
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3 years, 6 months ago by gia515
@mimi73449 thanks so much for the help!! I will definitely use that pattern to practice
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stasia
Bracelet King
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3 years, 6 months ago by stasia
omg ofc!! always here to help (: ❤️
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derin16_
Bracelet King
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3 years, 6 months ago by derin16_
ik mine aren't perfect yet but trying to keep my knot tension same and not rushing through the knotting process was very helpful for me
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abbey10
Bracelet King
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3 years, 6 months ago by abbey10
-Tie consistent knots-Use a ruler to keep your rows lined up -Use the same thickness of string -Use the flat alpha technique -Use the straight edge technique -Take your time |
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eross832
Skiller
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3 years, 6 months ago by eross832
Use a ruler to make the rows straighter and use the flat alpha technique, I recommend Masha Knots on yt
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hellooooo
Bracelet King
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3 years, 6 months ago by hellooooo
Tips-Use the same thickness of string -Use the straight edges (masha knots has a tutorial) -Use a ruler to push the knots closer -Tie your knots looser -Use the flat alpha Masha Knots has many alpha tutorials. Practice makes perfect. 🙂 |
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