Forum - Newbies - String too short / broke

Noukiiii

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3 weeks ago by Noukiiii

I struggle a lot with finding the right length of string, and I've often ended up with too short strings, I've tried attaching another string to make it longer again but it ends up being visible on the bracelet, any tips ?

sl3py_e

Advanced

3 weeks ago by sl3py_e

The best option is to take a bit too much, in my case i wrap the thread 5 times around my wrist and cut it, there is always enough that way. Maybe too much sometimes, but surely will be enough for not adding thread.

halokiwi

Moderator

2 weeks, 6 days ago by halokiwi

Alex's Innovations show different methods in her video. Maybe one of them will work for you:
https://youtu.be/vJopcAcJqiA?si=zLUFoDt325NdgYTk

I've written a tutorial on calculating string length that you can check out, if you want:
https://www.braceletbook.com/tutorials/173_how-to-calculate-string-length-in-a-normal-pattern/

taylorsmoo

Skiller

1 week, 5 days ago by taylorsmoo

I would always put more string in than what you think is necessary, because you can always cut it down at the end. Save that string too and make rag rug bracelets, so adorbs

madison507

Skiller

1 week, 5 days ago by madison507

when i have a piece that’s too short, i often hold it up out of the way, and tape a longer piece of the same color behind the bracelet, do half of the knot, then put the short piece over the knot, and under the other strings, and then i finish the knot with the new string. i hope that makes sense & helps!!

Noukiiii Advanced	3 weeks ago by Noukiiii I struggle a lot with finding the right length of string, and I've often ended up with too short strings, I've tried attaching another string to make it longer again but it ends up being visible on the bracelet, any tips ?
sl3py_e Advanced	3 weeks ago by sl3py_e The best option is to take a bit too much, in my case i wrap the thread 5 times around my wrist and cut it, there is always enough that way. Maybe too much sometimes, but surely will be enough for not adding thread.
halokiwi Moderator	2 weeks, 6 days ago by halokiwi Alex's Innovations show different methods in her video. Maybe one of them will work for you: https://youtu.be/vJopcAcJqiA?si=zLUFoDt325NdgYTk I've written a tutorial on calculating string length that you can check out, if you want: https://www.braceletbook.com/tutorials/173_how-to-calculate-string-length-in-a-normal-pattern/
taylorsmoo Skiller	1 week, 5 days ago by taylorsmoo I would always put more string in than what you think is necessary, because you can always cut it down at the end. Save that string too and make rag rug bracelets, so adorbs
madison507 Skiller	1 week, 5 days ago by madison507 when i have a piece that’s too short, i often hold it up out of the way, and tape a longer piece of the same color behind the bracelet, do half of the knot, then put the short piece over the knot, and under the other strings, and then i finish the knot with the new string. i hope that makes sense & helps!!

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