Base strings for alphas
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pandas21
Bracelet King
pandas21
5ย years ago by pandas21
how long do I make the base strings for an alpha???????????
brr
Professional
brr
5ย years ago by brr
It depends how long your pattern is the longer your pattern the longer the strings should be but they donโ€™t have to be crazy long cause you never have to tie knots with them I would itโ€™s better to make them longer than you think you will need just to make sure you donโ€™t run out of space.
vennix
Bracelet King
vennix
5ย years ago by vennix
This is what I use when I make alphas. If some parts donโ€™t apply to the one youโ€™re making skip that and move to the next: Length of bracelet + (length of ties x 2) + length of loop
vennix
Bracelet King
vennix
5ย years ago by vennix
And then if you start your alpha with teardrop loop and normal knots to make the ends straight youโ€™ll also need to calculate how much string will be used for those knots. I usually add an extra inch or two if I start my alpha this way
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