Forum - Hints - Warping

LiiChee

Advanced

10 months, 2 weeks ago by LiiChee

I've made a few alpha bracelets and they always come out a little warped. As in curving and stuff. How can I fix this?

halokiwi

Moderator

10 months, 2 weeks ago by halokiwi

Here are some things that might help:
- Use string of the same brand: different brands can have different thicknesses which can have a big effect in alphas because the knot size will be slightly different
- Don't knot too tight: knotting more loosely is recommended for alphas
- Make sure your knotting tension is even: with more practice it will get easier and easier to achieve that
- Use the flat alpha technique
- Don't pull the loose leading strings in the back too tight (if you did, you can just cut them in the end)
- Use a ruler to push up each row after knotting it

AlmaLlama

Bracelet King

10 months, 2 weeks ago by AlmaLlama

I really recommend using the flat alpha technique, and make sure your knot tension is always the same. Practice more and your alphas will definitely improve! 😊

sh_amateur

Advanced

8 months, 3 weeks ago by sh_amateur

Hello, not for the Alpha bracelet, but for the regular bracelet I used an iron, very quick and easy, of course the bracelet itself must be woven properly and not too tight. Important thing, if the fibers of your bracelet are too plastic, it is better not to iron or to throw a cloth over the bracelet and lower the heat.

LiiChee Advanced	10 months, 2 weeks ago by LiiChee I've made a few alpha bracelets and they always come out a little warped. As in curving and stuff. How can I fix this?
halokiwi Moderator	10 months, 2 weeks ago by halokiwi Here are some things that might help: - Use string of the same brand: different brands can have different thicknesses which can have a big effect in alphas because the knot size will be slightly different - Don't knot too tight: knotting more loosely is recommended for alphas - Make sure your knotting tension is even: with more practice it will get easier and easier to achieve that - Use the flat alpha technique - Don't pull the loose leading strings in the back too tight (if you did, you can just cut them in the end) - Use a ruler to push up each row after knotting it
AlmaLlama Bracelet King	10 months, 2 weeks ago by AlmaLlama I really recommend using the flat alpha technique, and make sure your knot tension is always the same. Practice more and your alphas will definitely improve! 😊
sh_amateur Advanced	8 months, 3 weeks ago by sh_amateur Hello, not for the Alpha bracelet, but for the regular bracelet I used an iron, very quick and easy, of course the bracelet itself must be woven properly and not too tight. Important thing, if the fibers of your bracelet are too plastic, it is better not to iron or to throw a cloth over the bracelet and lower the heat.

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