Tie or crimp?
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mayrozen
Professional
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3 years, 6 months ago by mayrozen
Do you prefer to end your bracelets with a loop and a tie or use crimp ends? Tell me what's your favorite method and why?
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OwObama
Professional
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3 years, 6 months ago by OwObama
i prefer ties, just because yo have to actually BUY the crimp ends/chains and i'm cheap lol
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gracecaron
Skiller
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3 years, 6 months ago by gracecaron
I usually make a loop at the top and then finish it with two braids. When you go to put it on all you have to do is tie the braids in the knot around the loop. Sometimes if the bracelet doesn’t have a loop at the top I’ll leave a lot of room and braid the top and then end (braids are easier to tie together than loose string)
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5torr
Bracelet King
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3 years, 6 months ago by 5torr
I prefer braided or twisted ends because I think that they look best when tied around an arm. Just my personal opinion, nothing's wrong with loops or whatever ending.
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mayrozen
Professional
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3 years, 6 months ago by mayrozen
@OwObama haha 😂 that's a great answer! Have you tried a crimp end/clasp before though?
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mayrozen
Professional
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3 years, 6 months ago by mayrozen
@5torr have you ever tried closing your bracelets with some kind of clasps or crimp ends?
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5torr
Bracelet King
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3 years, 6 months ago by 5torr
No, never. For those I would need to cut the strings/ends quite short and I'm waaaaay too afraid of messing things up and the bracelet starts to unravel after a while. Twisting or braiding a good way down, securing it with a tight knot and even if the knot should loosen one day, there's plenty of string to twist again. (Like I wanted to wear my bracelets for 1000 years... 😂) I just want to be on the safe side.
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mayrozen
Professional
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3 years, 6 months ago by mayrozen
@5torr OK thank you so much for your answer! 😊
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OwObama
Professional
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3 years, 6 months ago by OwObama
@mayrozen yeah but having to cut the strings as short as you have to is anxiety inducing for me. i don't want to risk it coming undone and not being able to retie the knots.
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5torr
Bracelet King
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3 years, 6 months ago by 5torr
Have you ever used crimps, @mayrozen ? If yes, what's your experience?
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knotnormal
Bracelet King
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3 years, 6 months ago by knotnormal
I do ties because crimp ends take longer, however I use crimp ends for some patterns.
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stasia
Bracelet King
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3 years, 6 months ago by stasia
Ties
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stewon6969
Bracelet King
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3 years, 6 months ago by stewon6969
With my current situation I love ties more. However if I was the richest person on the planet and I could do whatever I wanted then I would choose crimp ends because they give a more professional look than ties.
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