Anyone else have calluses from making bracelets?
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Scaratar
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Scaratar
3 years, 7 months ago by Scaratar
I started making bracelets about two months ago, and I've formed calluses on my inner knuckles on my index fingers from where I hold the strings, where they sometimes slide through/past as I'm making knots. Just wondering if anyone else has this.
oceanknot
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oceanknot
3 years, 7 months ago by oceanknot
This hasn’t happened to me, but it could be because you’re tying your knots too tight
Stitched
Bracelet King
Stitched
3 years, 7 months ago by Stitched
I'm starting to get a little bit on my thumb and index finger, but I agree with @oceanknots. I might be tying mine too tight!
Stitched
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Stitched
3 years, 7 months ago by Stitched
Sorry, meant @oceanknot!
Scaratar
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Scaratar
3 years, 7 months ago by Scaratar
@oceanknot The thing is, if I tie them any looser than I have been, the bracelet turns out terribly with holes and stuff. Idk, I guess I'll try going a little looser, haha.
oceanknot
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oceanknot
3 years, 7 months ago by oceanknot
Oh, maybe you should try a softer string then. Like if you’re using craft cord, switch to embroidery floss (or try a different brand).
Elise64
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Elise64
3 years, 7 months ago by Elise64
That never happened to me from bracelet making but it did happen from guitar playing, they hurt but they are supposed to get harder after a while to make your fingers stronger I’m pretty sure
Scaratar
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Scaratar
3 years, 7 months ago by Scaratar
@oceanknot I already use very soft embroidery floss, I don't think they make it any softer 😂
oceanknot
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oceanknot
3 years, 7 months ago by oceanknot
Oh ok, well I’m out of ideas then lol
Mar802
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Mar802
3 years, 7 months ago by Mar802
I definitely do! 🥲
lucass_
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lucass_
3 years, 7 months ago by lucass_
weird. you might be rubbing your fingers t
lucass_
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lucass_
3 years, 7 months ago by lucass_
oo much when holding them.
Dogabc6
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Dogabc6
3 years, 7 months ago by Dogabc6
Yeah I definitely get calluses, especially if I'm working on a large bracelet for multiple days. If I take a break between making bracelets, they usually go away during that break but come back when I start the next one.
ALYSSACHIL
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ALYSSACHIL
3 years, 6 months ago by ALYSSACHIL
Yeah I get them a lot, I don’t really get them when I’m making alpha bracelets bc I don’t tie my alphas too tight, but I always get them when I’m doing a normal pattern bc I make my knots tight so there’s no gap in the bracelet
nev_m_07
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nev_m_07
3 years, 6 months ago by nev_m_07
I do, and I just stop if my fingers start hurting really bad, that way the calluses don’t get too bad. I just give my fingers a break, massage them with some lotion, and then I pick up where I left off like the next day.
hellooooo
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hellooooo
3 years, 6 months ago by hellooooo
I recommend taking a break, or try washing your hands carefully so the skin is still soft. If you don't want to stop I would use band-aids so the calluses don't get worse.
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