my knots look so bad and i’ve been making bracelets for 5 years! HELP
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ksocqoe
Skiller
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4 weeks, 1 day ago by ksocqoe
so my knots in my bracelets always look stretched out and so separate from the other knots, if you know what i mean. i try to tie then harder and tighter but it seems to make it worse. any advice?
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DanceKnotz
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4 weeks, 1 day ago by DanceKnotz
What might be helpful is to try to go back to the basics and figure out a good knot tension. Making your knots too loose or too hard will make the bracelet look a little wonky, so figuring out a good middle ground for you is very helpful, even if it takes a little while.
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ksocqoe
Skiller
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4 weeks, 1 day ago by ksocqoe
@DanceKnotz thanks! do i just start by making a simple bracelet or something?
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DanceKnotz
Professional
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4 weeks, 1 day ago by DanceKnotz
Sure! I’d recommend patterns like the chevron, daisy chain, etc. 😄 Maybe ones with a small amount of string, so you can practice different knot tensions without wasting a good bracelet or string.
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PurpleSkyz
Bracelet King
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4 weeks, 1 day ago by PurpleSkyz
Something that may also help is guiding the knot up the string, when I’m helping new people make bracelets I have them guide the string up, then pull tight— so it’s not too tight but also not loose
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EggMan
Bracelet King
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3 weeks, 3 days ago by EggMan
Friendship bracelet knots are made of two knots, which each affect the finished knot differently. The first knot affects how close together the knots are, and the second one affects how small/tight the finished knot is. From what you're describing, it sounds like the first half of your knot comes loose before you make the second half. Try to focus on keeping the first half of your knots tight and close to the bracelet before you make the second knot. Also take notice that some brands of thread are more slippery, and tend not to hold tension very well. DMC for example. If you find yourself working with thread that holds tension badly, try making the first half of the knot tighter than seems reasonable, because it will come a little loose before you can finish the knot. Hope this helps! =D |
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ksocqoe
Skiller
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3 weeks, 2 days ago by ksocqoe
@EggMan thanks! i do use dmc thread so maybe that’s why. what other brands are there?
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PotOfGold
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3 weeks, 2 days ago by PotOfGold
@ksocqou, you could try anchor or maybe just go on amazon and order a case of string. I did that, and it works great for practicing making tighter knots. Hope this helps! 😄
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