metallic thread
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AbiPod
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4 years, 8 months ago by AbiPod
so i'm wanting to make a bracelet for a good friend for christmas, and i asked her what her favorite color combination for that is. she'd really like metallic thread, but i've never worked with it before. i'm planning on doing a chevron to make it faster, but i was wondering what tips you guys have for using metallic thread...thank you so much and merry christmas! |
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nb_braclet
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4 years, 8 months ago by nb_braclet
I never have personally used metalic thread but i've heard that if you tie a knot at the bottom of the string it will help by having the string not break/come apart.
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Crafty_K
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4 years, 8 months ago by Crafty_K
Hi @AbiPod! I have used metallic strings several times in my bracelets. One tip I have to avoid the strings fraying and thinning is tying a knot at the very end of each metallic string. Be aware that, when knotting your metalling strings onto your regular embroidery floss, craft string, etc., that you don't rub them together too hard when you are making the fours and Ps. This could cause your regular embroidery floss to thin because the toughness of the metallic strings could cut some of the tiny strings that make up the regular embroidery floss. Of course, this depends on the quality of the strings you are using, but even if they are super high quality, I would suggest avoiding that in general. The rubbing of the metallic strings against the regular string could cause the embroidery floss to fluff up, which could be pretty annoying when tying your knots. Those are pretty much all the obstacles I go through and try to avoid when tying bracelets with metallic strings. I hope this helped. Happy knotting! 😊- @Crafty_K |
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_arianao
Bracelet King
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4 years, 8 months ago by _arianao
metallic thread is hard to work with in my opinion because the ends fall apart and are everywhere. It can be hard to knot but does end up looking pretty. All I can say tie a knot at the end of the string so it can be easier to work with
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audiess
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4 years, 8 months ago by audiess
It tends to come apart so before you start making your bracelet tie a small knot at the end of each mitallic string
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AbiPod
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4 years, 7 months ago by AbiPod
thank you! the keychain turned out great!!!
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