Thoughts on closures for fitness tracker/smartwatch band
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Spastcgngr
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2 years, 3 months ago by Spastcgngr
Hi all, I'm currently making a replacement for an old Fitbit band. I'm doing a 24 strong normal pattern, and trying to figure out different ways of securing it before I go further, the only requirements are that it must hold tight & must be adjustable.My current thoughts are either to just do a single 'tail' on each end wrapped with a string to make an adjustable band which I'm worried won't hold tight enough, or using the original band closure & trying to replicate a normal watchband. This was my preferred, but I can't figure out how to get a clean finish on both ends- the one up by the face & the one on the buckle without having loose strings all over. Any thoughts? It's my first big project since I was young, and I'm not familiar with many finishing/end techniques. I'm also open to branching out from traditional friendship bracelet ideas if anyone has good macrame techniques! |
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knotnotkni
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2 years, 3 months ago by knotnotkni
Maybe use nail polish to secure the loose strings? Only problem with that is it might soak through and affect the color
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kk221194
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2 years, 3 months ago by kk221194
I haven’t done something like that but maybe you could try using fabric glue or some other sort of glue
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xc2024
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2 years, 3 months ago by xc2024
honestly id just do braided ties, but instead of the adjustable thing, id just tie the braids together cause then it can be as tight/loose as need be. not sure if that helps. i just find that the wrapped string doesnt work great for me or im doing it wrong, but if i just tie the 2 braids together then it works well and can be removed but is secure
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Kangaroo12
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2 years, 3 months ago by Kangaroo12
I actually just finished making watch straps yesterday, my technique was to have one braided tie on either end and make a tight square knot sliding closure, secured with a lighter, since my string was wax coated, nail polish and gorilla glue work well too.
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Kangaroo12
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2 years, 3 months ago by Kangaroo12
I actually just finished making watch straps yesterday, my technique was to have one braided tie on either end and make a tight square knot sliding closure, secured with a lighter, since my string was wax coated, nail polish and gorilla glue work well too.
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alivetoliv
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2 years, 3 months ago by alivetoliv
Hello, you could replicate a watch band. Make each side of the band separately, attaching the string using larkshead knots. It is also possible to have a smooth ending. There is a technique using reduction knots. See video with a keychain example here:https://youtu.be/Sayf1TxsNI8 |
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