how do you....
by sovietunion |
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ive been making bracelets for a few months now, and i see more often than not that people are using clip boards and tape to hold their bracelets down. am i the only one that is successful with a safety pin attached to a cushion/my trousers to hold my bracelet and get a good result? |
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RE: how do you....
by Sammoning (moderator) |
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In 2 of the 3 instruction books I have they list the pin method instead of tape. And I've seen alot of people here say they use a pin.
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by mischieviousbob |
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I used to use safety pins, but I was making so many bracelets that I was starting to ruin any pants or pillow I was using! I also needed my bracelets to be more portable - carrying around a clipboard is easier than a pillow, or even than continually pinning and unpinning a pin. |
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RE: how do you....
by Kestrel |
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I use a clipboard, but I don't use tape. One board I use has a very strong clip so that's all I use, and another I only use for keychains - with that one I attach my ring to the board with two safety pins. |
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RE: how do you....
by sovietunion |
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thanks! its rally helped to get a variety of opinions on what you use to secure the bracelets. i have tried tape recently, but i would not use it again unless i had not brought a safety pin. clip boards look quite good to secure the bracelets, as i have been watching beyondbracets videos and her bracelets come out well (though its probably because she has done it for a longer time) when i get a clip board, i'll try it. |
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RE: how do you....
by KnotterHolic |
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Ever since the beginning, I've always preferred using a clipboard since it has a much stronger grip and knotting becomes easy that way. Coming from a knotter who knots real tight, I'd say I'm good with the clipboard. But I've seen so many beautiful bracelets done by excellent knotters, and when asked what they do to clip down their bracelets, they replied, "Just regular scotch tape" I was surprised, but sure does work. Haven't tried pinning down the bracelet onto a cushion or trousers cuz I'm very OCD about the beginning of bracelets being all straight and organized, but that's just me i guess.
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by angeleden |
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Yes, the clipboard is the best.
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by Tinytoez |
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I have only been doing this about a month now, but I found a clipboard too big, and the clips on them not strong enough, so I found a small plastic kitchen chopping board (11"x7") for 99p at ASDA, and I have 2 metal bulldog clips. One holds my project down, the other holds my pattern on the side, the hole in the clip even holds my pen for marking where I am. Its the perfect size very solid and I can write notes on it with a perm marker if I need to. |
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RE: how do you....
by EdBlair |
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I am using safety pins and a hand towel. I can lay the towel on my lap or a table to work, and then roll it up and stuff it in bag when I have to go. I will work while riding the bus, or eating lunch, or whenever I have a few minutes to spare. |
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RE: how do you....
by chek101 |
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I will probably build my own rig, it's generally what I always do when I start working in a new medium that requires a 3r hand. Built all my own looms so this should be easy. |
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