halokiwi

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Name: Loki
Gender: non-binary
Pronouns: they/them
Time Zone: Central European Time
Instagram: @pride.pixels

First bracelet made: June 2007
Joined braceletbook: 30th November 2019
Moderator: since 24th June 2020
Super Moderator: since 26th of January 2021
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How to read normal patterns: https://youtu.be/cwTBtpF0TcE

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Techniques you can use for alpha patterns:

two tone alpha technique: https://youtu.be/dGdNoeyilaU
⫸can be used for alphas with just two colours and some alphas with more colours
⫸very beginner-friendly

"regular" alpha technique: https://youtu.be/ePr81hbvdjE
⫸can be used for any alpha pattern

flat alpha technique: https://youtu.be/_YVFAX9sacw
⫸can be used for any alpha pattern
⫸makes the end result look nicer
⫸I would recommend this technique over the regular alpha technique

clean back alpha technique: https://youtu.be/NLCUwVXscG0
⫸can be used on any alpha pattern, but works best with small amount of colours
⫸based on the flat alpha technique, but more advanced
⫸perfect for keychains because there are no loose strings in the back
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Bookmark pattern recommendation list: https://www.braceletbook.com/forum/5_hints/15020_bookmark-pattern-recommendation-list/#171578

You can message me with any questions you have about making bracelets and designing patterns but please be specific because only then I can give you a specific answer.

The same goes when asking why your pattern was declined. I see lots of patterns in a day, so it would be great, if you described the pattern to me and also told me what the decline message said, because I most likely won't be able to remember why I declined your pattern based only on your username and no additional information.

If you are looking into how to get started with designing patterns, here are some useful tutorials about designing patterns:

https://www.braceletbook.com/tutorials/155_tips-for-choosing-good-keywords/

https://www.braceletbook.com/tutorials/140_normal-pattern-warnings-and-how-to-fix-them/
https://www.braceletbook.com/tutorials/100_how-to-tweak-normal-patterns-for-segment-knotting/

https://www.braceletbook.com/tutorials/120_making-better-outlines-for-alpha-patterns/
https://www.braceletbook.com/tutorials/74_how-to-tweak-patterns/