STRING PROBLEMS [ NEED HELP NOW!!!! ]
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TheWeird
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4 years, 7 months ago by TheWeird
Hi I am new to make ing bracelets and I ALWAYS OVER CUT my string and I end up with so much scrap (don't worry I am planning to use them in my alphas) and when I try to to cut less string I cut two little string, I try to cut based on the pattern and I cut way to much , any suggestions to help fix this problem? , Also I usually make my bracelets six inches long without counting twisted ties I am going to do this pattern in a few hours how long do you think I should cut the strings am really bad at guessing #22612 |
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ecote8
Bracelet King
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4 years, 7 months ago by ecote8
Hi! I usually use about an arms length of string with a little extra and fold it over for a loop! It’s ok to have some scraps at the ends that you cut off! I used to struggle with the same problem but I find that it takes practice!
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TheWeird
Professional
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4 years, 7 months ago by TheWeird
@ecote8 thank you so much that will come in handy , it's just when you cut off so much string at the ends it feels really wastful thanks for helping me out!
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ecote8
Bracelet King
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4 years, 7 months ago by ecote8
@TheWeird since the pattern you mentioned had a bunch of different colors, I would not recommend a loop! I think I would cut the string as a wingspan or a little less! (Loosely hold the thread from arm to arm!)
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ecote8
Bracelet King
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4 years, 7 months ago by ecote8
No problem! Happy to help along your bracelet journey!
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TheWeird
Professional
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4 years, 7 months ago by TheWeird
@ecote8 Thank you so much for your help now I won't use as much string for my bracelets you have been super helpful! 😂
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Magic28
Bracelet King
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4 years, 7 months ago by Magic28
I usually cut my string 1meter or 3ft (36in) for one string. If I'm folding my strings in half i do 2meters or 6feet. I still have extra that I save for rag rug and alpha bracelets. Hope this helps! 😊
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KaNoodle
Bracelet King
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4 years, 7 months ago by KaNoodle
I didn’t check the pattern you’re using but for an alpha pattern put your string on a bobbin and just tape it down and add it in. Don’t know if this helps.
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emordnilap
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4 years, 7 months ago by emordnilap
What I usually do is a wingspan for a color I'm folding in half, and if that isn't what I doing I do about half which is the middle of my neck. If your 6 inches is the size of your wrist then wingspan! But if 6 inches is bigger cut your string longer, and if it's shorter you can cut the string down.
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TheWeird
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4 years, 7 months ago by TheWeird
Thanks!
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beakabazi
Bracelet King
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4 years, 7 months ago by beakabazi
I like making mine into physical bracelets, so i usually do my wingspan folded in half. ( for twisted ties and the bracelet)
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Shelly2121
Bracelet King
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4 years, 7 months ago by Shelly2121
Wingspan if theres a loop, half of that if not! I add 4 inches for ties on one side, then 8 if its for both sides. I will add 5-7 inches extra for triangle ends, and if i will do a loop, the string that will make a loop will have extra 15 cm, then i add an extra inch for the rest! Hope its not confusing 😊
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