how to make f/b and b/f knots neater (alpha)
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fenway02
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3 years, 4 months ago by fenway02
Hi! I use the straight edge technique + the flat alpha technique and absolutely love them!!! Lately I’ve notice when making alpha bracelets, my f/b and b/f edge knots are honestly a bit wonky. I’m having a little bit of trouble understanding why at the moment, because my alpha keychains come out pretty perfectly!!!! My bracelets on the other hand- …… 🥲. I understand that tension is pretty important, and yes, I did go back and watch MashaKnots Basic Knots Tutorial to try and figure out if I was doing something wrong; but currently it’s to no avail. Does anyone have any idea of what I can do to try and fix this? I can feel myself slipping into a bracelet slump and I really don’t want to be in one at the moment! Thank you in advance for any help provided 🤍🤍🤍
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lucass_
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3 years, 4 months ago by lucass_
maybe do a 1-2-1 pattern u like. then u can practice them.
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5torr
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3 years, 4 months ago by 5torr
Could it have to do with the longer length of the bracelets (compared to keychains)? In case you don't do this, yet, you could try to tape your bracelet down a second (and maybe even a third) time somewhere further down as it gets longer. So it lies more stable instead of moving around as you move your strings.
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fenway02
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3 years, 4 months ago by fenway02
@lucass_ great idea!! I’ll try that today! thanks so much!!
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fenway02
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3 years, 4 months ago by fenway02
@5torr absolutely! that’s what I thought as well! I will 100% try using more tape today!! thank you so much for the help, I greatly appreciate it!!
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oceanknot
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3 years, 4 months ago by oceanknot
Maybe try starting your bracelets in a different way. It’s usually easier for me to keep my edges straight when I start on a flat edge (like a wooden dowel or d-ring). I’m not sure how you could start your bracelet with a completely flat edge, but that’s all I could think of
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fenway02
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3 years, 4 months ago by fenway02
@oceanknot you are always a total life-saver!!! thanks so much for the advice!!!! I might try to start one on a slip knot over a piece of thread for a straight edge??? as you suggested- my wall hangings + key rings are great, but it always happens to my bracelets!!! I greatly appreciate all of the help you always give me- you are the best!🤍🤍🤍
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oceanknot
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3 years, 4 months ago by oceanknot
Aww thank you so much! You probably don’t realize it, but I always appreciate your comments. They make my day and I’m so happy that I could help a fellow bracelet-maker lol
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fenway02
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3 years, 4 months ago by fenway02
Oh my goodness, that is literally the sweetest thing ever- I cannot even tell you how much that means to me🤍🤍🤍 you are truly the absolute best! @oceanknot
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