Starting bracelets...
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Peanut
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12 years, 9 months ago by Peanut
Is there a rule of thumb for starting bracelets? Like, if you have "certain number" of threads, make one loop...another number make two? When doing my 8 strands, I just do one loop. I just started a 14 strand, though, and the beginning is a mess. Should I have made two loops?Any tips for starting complicated patterns so that they look good from the start? |
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love4cats
Bracelet King
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12 years, 9 months ago by love4cats
if i make one 20 or more strings, i tie them in 2 groups but i usually undo the big knot and braid the ends after i do a couple repetitions of the pattern
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Peanut
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12 years, 9 months ago by Peanut
So do you just start the bracelet with looser knots if you do that? Maybe I am tying my knots too tightly?
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love4cats
Bracelet King
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12 years, 9 months ago by love4cats
yes, its usually easier if you tie looser knots at the beginning and bracelets tend to curl and not look nice if the knots are too tight
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gatorgirl
Bracelet King
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12 years, 9 months ago by gatorgirl
or you could start the bracelet about a quarter of an inch from the knot/knots at the top...that helps too...it is a little tricky though because you have to make sure the knots don't slide up the strings they are on but it is worth it...it looks good then🙂
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Peanut
Professional
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12 years, 9 months ago by Peanut
It looks like I have some practicing and experimenting to do! Thanks, guys! 🙂
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WWJCD
Bracelet King
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12 years, 8 months ago by WWJCD
I like to put my strings in the order the pattern says. Then I put the knot under the clip on my clipboard and I "snap" the strings into place so that way the beginning of my bracelets are always straight.
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Electric
Skiller
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12 years, 8 months ago by Electric
You two know that i have no idea what you are talking about😉
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Electric
Skiller
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12 years, 8 months ago by Electric
or sorry all of you not just you two
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WWJCD
Bracelet King
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12 years, 8 months ago by WWJCD
Lol. I'm gonna make a tutorial about what I'm talking about.
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akjamz
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12 years, 4 months ago by akjamz
the clip board is a nice idea, I use a plastic box that I keep my string in and just close it with the knot on the inside of the box and then it helps keep the bracelet straight when I start.
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zbird123
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12 years, 4 months ago by zbird123
Sometinmes, I put my strings inside of a wooden art easel. I just put it between the top and the part where you hold the paper and it does a nice job if you don't want it in your lap. 🙂
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WovenKitty
Bracelet King
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12 years, 1 month ago by WovenKitty
I'm making one pattern with around 22 strings and I used the bracelet buckle... it looks cool...
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Peanut
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12 years, 1 month ago by Peanut
There are so many good ideas in this thread!!!Oh, I really want to try bracelet buckles. I couldn't find them at the store. However, I usually go in, get distracted by the thread, and forget everything else. That could be why. 😉 |
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