The back of alphas
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geelaa488
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1 month, 2 weeks ago by geelaa488
I have been tying the strings and using a dot of super glue but i hate the hard feeling it leaves. any other ideas yall use?
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GiuseppeK
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1 month, 2 weeks ago by GiuseppeK
Although my experience with alphas is limited (really only started on them very recently), I tend to knot on the tight side, and between that and Masha'a reassurance that she's never had an issue with the threads on the back coming undone, I haven't yet felt the need to use glue or anything like that.That said, have you already mastered the "clean back" technique for alphas? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCXIzmm0f3c I couldn't abide the spaghetti strand mess the backside of alphas was making, so I took this strategy to heart. So far, it's working well for me. Perhaps *too* well at times--there's nothing like the realization the the backside of the bracelet which wasn't meant to be seen looks BETTER than the display side... I acknowledge that's probably entirely a skill issue (I'll get better, I promise). |
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kambri1224
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1 month, 2 weeks ago by kambri1224
like giuseppe said, the clean back alpha technique can help. you could also sew or glue some felt, fabric, etc on the back after you tie the strings?
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dragonzzz
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1 month, 2 weeks ago by dragonzzz
I use hot glue because the rubbery texture doesn’t feel too horrible to me, and since I don’t have a very powerful hot glue gun, I can use my finger to smooth out the glue so it’s relatively smooth and lies flat.
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geelaa488
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1 month, 2 weeks ago by geelaa488
@GiuseppeK dang I haven't watched masha knots in so long I will look into this thank you!
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geelaa488
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1 month, 2 weeks ago by geelaa488
@kambri1224 i did try that, but I like seeing the back of the knots its satisfying
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geelaa488
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1 month, 2 weeks ago by geelaa488
@dragonzzz yes if only i was good at using a hot glue gun
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craftnflow
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1 month, 1 week ago by craftnflow
Had a same question… is there any other way to cover the back of an alpha for more complicated patterns where clean back is not feasable
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manoirchat
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1 month, 1 week ago by manoirchat
@craftnflowSome people glue a small piece of fabric to the back to hide the strands |
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craftnflow
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1 month, 1 week ago by craftnflow
That’ll be a good option, thank you @manoirchat 😊
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luuciifer_
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1 month, 1 week ago by luuciifer_
yo he hecho una pulsera con el patrón y me ha quedado un poco rara consejos???no sé como subiros la foto para que la veáis |
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halokiwi
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1 month, 1 week ago by halokiwi
@luuciifer_ which pattern did you do and how did it turn out strange?You could set a photo as your profile picture temporarily. |
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luuciifer_
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1 month ago by luuciifer_
@halokiwi, gracias por tu interé, no sabía como se leían los patrones alpha, pero ya he aprendido 🙂
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