Forum - Hints - how to alpha

ljpierce

Skiller

4 years, 7 months ago by ljpierce

I have been doing bracelets for around six years and I want to try an alpha one. What are the best tutorial videos? I am thinking of trying pattern #25976. What are the best tricks to help?

halokiwi

Moderator

4 years, 7 months ago by halokiwi

MashaKnots has some really cool tutorials. Just search for her name and "alpha tutorial" on YouTube. The videos might also be linked in the video section on braceletbook.

There are different ways of doing alphas. Masha has tutorials for both of them. The way that seems to be generally prefered seems to be the straight alpha technique.

Sarah246

Bracelet King

4 years, 7 months ago by Sarah246

Hi, I also tried starting with a space alpha, and I don’t really recommend it, as it is much more difficult than others due to the number of colors. I would recommend trying a simpler one first, then doing that one, although you can do that one first of you want! 😊

Someone_

Bracelet King

4 years, 7 months ago by Someone_

Alex'sInnovations is another YouTuber, she has an alternative way for the shaped beginning to Alpha's, if that interests you then definitely check that out.
As for tricks, I would recommend starting with patterns that use two colours, and 12 strings for the base (you can filter those patterns out when searching for a pattern with those credentials). When you're confident with those, you could then move up to other patterns.
Another tip would be to pay close attention to your tension, try and find a happy medium between tight and loose. And also make sure to use strings that are all the same thickness, preferably brands too. If you use all sorts of different strings (excluding base strings) you will find that your bracelet will warp.
If you have any other questions, I'll be happy to help. 🙂

ljpierce Skiller	4 years, 7 months ago by ljpierce I have been doing bracelets for around six years and I want to try an alpha one. What are the best tutorial videos? I am thinking of trying pattern #25976. What are the best tricks to help?
halokiwi Moderator	4 years, 7 months ago by halokiwi MashaKnots has some really cool tutorials. Just search for her name and "alpha tutorial" on YouTube. The videos might also be linked in the video section on braceletbook. There are different ways of doing alphas. Masha has tutorials for both of them. The way that seems to be generally prefered seems to be the straight alpha technique.
Sarah246 Bracelet King	4 years, 7 months ago by Sarah246 Hi, I also tried starting with a space alpha, and I don’t really recommend it, as it is much more difficult than others due to the number of colors. I would recommend trying a simpler one first, then doing that one, although you can do that one first of you want! 😊
Someone_ Bracelet King	4 years, 7 months ago by Someone_ Alex'sInnovations is another YouTuber, she has an alternative way for the shaped beginning to Alpha's, if that interests you then definitely check that out. As for tricks, I would recommend starting with patterns that use two colours, and 12 strings for the base (you can filter those patterns out when searching for a pattern with those credentials). When you're confident with those, you could then move up to other patterns. Another tip would be to pay close attention to your tension, try and find a happy medium between tight and loose. And also make sure to use strings that are all the same thickness, preferably brands too. If you use all sorts of different strings (excluding base strings) you will find that your bracelet will warp. If you have any other questions, I'll be happy to help. 🙂

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