Back of Alpha Patterns
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Erica6688
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2 months, 3 weeks ago by Erica6688
Hi! I just made a pretty big alpha pattern, and I didn’t use the clean back technique (so it looks pretty messy in the back). I also used the flat alpha technique but it’s still bumpy from the strings crossing over on the back side if that makes sense. I was thinking of cutting all the the strings that are crossed and tied over in the back but I don’t know if that will work. If anyone has any tips to fix it pls let me know! Thank you! |
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ningc98
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2 months, 3 weeks ago by ningc98
Put some glue or nail polish on the back where the sections of strings start and end. Then you can cut the strings in the back.
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halokiwi
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2 months, 3 weeks ago by halokiwi
You can just cut them. They shouldn't come undone especially if you used the flat alpha technique. No need for glue or nail polish.
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ElinBeck22
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2 months, 3 weeks ago by ElinBeck22
that's what happened to me with pattern #50618 with the sun so I just cut the string on the back of the sun it might look weird but I think that its worth it and so the suns not poking out and I don't use glue or clear nail polish and I have no problems with my bracelets Kinsey b and Masha Knots don't either so I wouldn't use it Kinsey b said to not because it just makes it feel weird but hope this is helpful if ur confused then sorry trying to explain it as well as I can so if u have any questions feel free to ask 😊
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Erica6688
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2 months, 3 weeks ago by Erica6688
@ningc98 thx for your suggestion!
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Erica6688
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2 months, 3 weeks ago by Erica6688
@halokiwi and @ElinBeck22 tysm this is really helpful! I think I’m going to cut them like you guys said. Also thanks @ElinBeck22 for your longer explanation which makes sense!
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ElinBeck22
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2 months, 3 weeks ago by ElinBeck22
Okay glad I can help!
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meem_bb
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2 months, 2 weeks ago by meem_bb
@halokiwi I ALWAYS use some type of glue on the back of my alphas, when I just cut the strings on pattern #102170 it the ends showed on the front and it even started to come apart in places and left a big hole
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halokiwi
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2 months, 2 weeks ago by halokiwi
@meem_bb which material are you using and are you using the flat alpha technique?
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meem_bb
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2 months, 2 weeks ago by meem_bb
@halokiwi I used the flat alpha technique with standard DMC strings
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