# Custom String Makers **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/up-and-coming-manufacturers/custom-string-makers/33.md [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Custom String Makers category](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-the-custom-string-makers-category/39)
**Author:** [@system](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2018, 1:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/about-the-custom-string-makers-category/39 "2018-05-24T13:43:03Z")
A place for custom string makers to post and share their creations. --- ## [Rules Regarding Custom String Makers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rules-regarding-custom-string-makers/68869)
**Author:** [@YoYoExpert](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoYoExpert)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2014, 11:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/rules-regarding-custom-string-makers/68869 "2014-08-24T11:44:18Z")
We welcome all of you here as a place to promote your new ideas and products. This is a place to share and get feedback. However - this is NOT a place to ‘sell’ your new product. What you can do: You can post pictur… --- ## [Throw-Yo Threads: Spooky Season, New Throw Coins!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throw-yo-threads-spooky-season-new-throw-coins/368550)
**Author:** [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Replies:** 379\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/throw-yo-threads-spooky-season-new-throw-coins/368550 "2026-09-22T12:19:19Z")
Throw-Yo Threads Handmade in Connecticut. One string at a time. Made when you order it. Every blend is hand-wound by Berv Throwington; available for righties and lefties, in standard 120cm or long 150cm lengths. Stri… --- ## [Stringmaking & yoyos: A deep well of a hobby](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stringmaking-yoyos-a-deep-well-of-a-hobby/289351)
**Author:** [@MarkD](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MarkD)\ **Replies:** 147\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/stringmaking-yoyos-a-deep-well-of-a-hobby/289351 "2026-09-01T01:23:20Z")
I started yo-yoing back in middle school, after saving up allowance for a glow-in-the-dark Yomega Brain. Back then the internet didn’t have yoyo videos, so I learned brain twister, Eiffel tower, and one-handed star from … --- ## [Fade strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fade-strings/312277)
**Author:** [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/fade-strings/312277 "2026-08-31T13:22:25Z")
I would like to see some cool fades thanks --- ## [Yoyo string tier list](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-string-tier-list/450429)
**Author:** [@cosmothegreat](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cosmothegreat)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoyo-string-tier-list/450429 "2026-08-13T18:42:41Z")
--- ## [Made some fade strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/made-some-fade-strings/450811)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Jones](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Jones)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 10:51pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/made-some-fade-strings/450811 "2026-08-12T22:51:06Z")
I recently built a rig to make fade strings and wanted to share them! --- ## [Half and half color string making](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/half-and-half-color-string-making/450075)
**Author:** [@Yoyo\_Jones](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Yoyo_Jones)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/half-and-half-color-string-making/450075 "2026-07-31T15:43:47Z")
Hey all! 2 days ago I tried my hand at making my own yoyo strings and have been obsessed. I wanted to have a string that was half one color and half another, which I was able to do but now my issue is that the final prod… --- ## [Short Summer Break for Pea Soup Strings!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/short-summer-break-for-pea-soup-strings/442978)
**Author:** [@RealGambit](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/RealGambit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2026, 12:45pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/short-summer-break-for-pea-soup-strings/442978 "2026-07-09T12:45:11Z")
:eyes: Something caught Chef Lynx’s attention… This one feels… different. Friday. --- ## [Everything I know about SILK STRING making, and where to buy cheap and high quality silk!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/everything-i-know-about-silk-string-making-and-where-to-buy-cheap-and-high-quality-silk/407060)
**Author:** [@IoSonoFormaggio](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/IoSonoFormaggio)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/everything-i-know-about-silk-string-making-and-where-to-buy-cheap-and-high-quality-silk/407060 "2026-03-18T05:08:22Z")
Hello everyone, I make silk string but I am not well versed in the silk supply chain in the US. I will drop absolutely everything I know about silk string so far. I’m not that knowledgeable in the field of string making… --- ## [Only Nylon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/only-nylon/441702)
**Author:** [@smittylube](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smittylube)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/only-nylon/441702 "2026-03-14T04:29:08Z")
Maybe 6 years back I snagged a nice A-rt 420 from Invader Dust - Dustin here on the YYE. With that throw, he included a handful of the best thread strings I had played up to that point. I used to get Gator floss, Gstri… --- ## [Thread for strings recommendations](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thread-for-strings-recommendations/442286)
**Author:** [@AlaskanThrowersClub](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AlaskanThrowersClub)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 10:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thread-for-strings-recommendations/442286 "2026-03-13T22:43:01Z")
So I’ve just gotten into string making. And. I. LOVE IT! It’s been a blast overtightening strings and watching my setup blow up, attempting to make the loosest string possible just to see it unwind itself, trying loose t… --- ## [1000 Gstring Highlites - heading to YYX soon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/1000-gstring-highlites-heading-to-yyx-soon/312392)
**Author:** [@gsimian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gsimian)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/1000-gstring-highlites-heading-to-yyx-soon/312392 "2026-03-03T15:05:39Z")
I missed this process. Today I finished 1000 G-String Orange Highlites. (100 bundles of 10) Heading to YYX…soonish. I want to make another 3000 or so of some other colours first. I love how they light up the inside of… --- ## [Big Red String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/big-red-string/432186)
**Author:** [@BigRedStrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/BigRedStrings)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/big-red-string/432186 "2025-12-13T22:42:24Z")
Big Red here - Exciting new limited edition Halloween-inspired 5-Pack of strings (nylon and nylon/poly blends) - will be dropping tonight on our website. Would love to answer any questions about our company or our prod… --- ## [Anyone willing to help a guy out with nylon?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-willing-to-help-a-guy-out-with-nylon/434661)
**Author:** [@zeteczx3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zeteczx3)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 5:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-willing-to-help-a-guy-out-with-nylon/434661 "2025-10-17T17:22:32Z")
I know I’m asking for trade secrets here probably but I need some help. I’ve got polyester strings down to a point im happy with so I’m not a total noob at this, but nylon is a totally different beast. Seems I either end… --- ## [Lf custom nylon string fade](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-custom-nylon-string-fade/422557)
**Author:** [@MoxieOpal](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MoxieOpal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2025, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/lf-custom-nylon-string-fade/422557 "2025-04-12T07:38:50Z")
Looking for someone to help me make a fade for my maiderade fade swan --- ## [Not bad for a first attempt!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/not-bad-for-a-first-attempt/420644)
**Author:** [@zeteczx3](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/zeteczx3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2025, 12:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/not-bad-for-a-first-attempt/420644 "2025-03-10T12:32:38Z")
Tried my hand at making a string today after watching a couple videos. I used some generic polyester thread I found at Walmart. Ended up being a pretty close match for my Roadrunner. It doesn’t play to bad, definitely no… --- ## [Looking for String making services](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-string-making-services/420095)
**Author:** [@Prelaunch37](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Prelaunch37)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2025, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-string-making-services/420095 "2025-03-02T20:39:50Z")
Hello! I am trying to find a string maker who can make bulk strings for a reasonable price! For the material I am looking at polyester and 8 threads per string! If you have any more questions feel free to contact me and … --- ## [Set Bonus Strings (Twists, Fades, and Blends) (Free Samples)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/set-bonus-strings-twists-fades-and-blends-free-samples/405344)
**Author:** [@Afkor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Afkor)\ **Replies:** 191\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2024, 10:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/set-bonus-strings-twists-fades-and-blends-free-samples/405344 "2024-10-03T22:47:02Z")
Hi y’all! I’m working on perfecting my string blend and getting practice with making cool designs. My string is 100% nylon, extremely soft and smooth and looks fantastic! In this thread, either name a bunch of colors an… --- ## [First couple strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-couple-strings/406066)
**Author:** [@HappyYoyoer](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/HappyYoyoer)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 3:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-couple-strings/406066 "2024-08-07T03:10:43Z")
Hey! I made a couple strings and thought I’d show some pics These were my first few, then just now I made this one, it’s my first twist! :arrow\_down: I am VERY new, so don’t judge me lol at least I tried … --- ## [How much would a yoyo string rig cost?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-much-would-a-yoyo-string-rig-cost/392488)
**Author:** [@guythatlikeswaffles](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/guythatlikeswaffles)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2024, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-much-would-a-yoyo-string-rig-cost/392488 "2024-01-20T14:22:18Z")
i have been making string with no rig and it is really inefficient. so, i just want to know how much will it be to make a rig. --- ## [What polyester would you recommend?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-polyester-would-you-recommend/340840)
**Author:** [@sfMatt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/sfMatt)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2024, 4:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-polyester-would-you-recommend/340840 "2024-01-16T16:32:07Z")
Hi everyone, I am wondering what other polyester threads would you recommend? --- ## [String Recipe](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-recipe/391987)
**Author:** [@Kyle](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kyle)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2024, 10:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-recipe/391987 "2024-01-15T22:53:34Z")
Edit: photos depicted false info. Too many strings. Mb Posted this on reddit cause thats where some guy mentioned most strings are 100% poly now. Dont worry! I didnt forget about you guys! Anyways here it is: I haven’t… --- ## [A&A Yoyo Strings - Spooky Fades](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-a-yoyo-strings-spooky-fades/356170)
**Author:** [@AAyoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AAyoyostrings)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2023, 1:58am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/a-a-yoyo-strings-spooky-fades/356170 "2023-10-02T01:58:51Z")
TL;DR - A&A Strings is a new string company. Our strings are handmade and sold via monthly subscription. We are giving free sample packs away to the first 100 people to sign up at the link in our instagram bio: instagra… --- ## [Swiss made 2023 top custom high end string experiences (no sale)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/swiss-made-2023-top-custom-high-end-string-experiences-no-sale/382457)
**Author:** [@LeeFromSwitzerland](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LeeFromSwitzerland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 7:37pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/swiss-made-2023-top-custom-high-end-string-experiences-no-sale/382457 "2023-08-14T19:37:51Z")
First time Experimenting String with this material combination: -25% KEVLAR -25% NYLON FLUOROCARBON -25% GUTERMANN COTTON -25% OEKO-TEX POLYESTER (ALL MONOFILAMENT) After all these diy strings, could it be the perf… --- ## [Bulk spin top string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bulk-spin-top-string/381243)
**Author:** [@WoodenYoEr](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WoodenYoEr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 4:30am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/bulk-spin-top-string/381243 "2023-07-27T04:30:57Z")
I’m still searching for bulk spin top string. Friends on spin top discussion have been very helpful, however I’m look for specific information. I need to know “You can get product X at walmart, Ace Hardware, Homedepot, … --- ## [What should i finish these with](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-finish-these-with/376164)
**Author:** [@iris](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/iris)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-should-i-finish-these-with/376164 "2023-06-01T15:31:49Z")
i have been experimenting with dry soaking my strings so they will have no break in period, wondering what i should use for these as i typically use heated gelatin based fabric softener --- ## [Tried my hand at making strings today!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tried-my-hand-at-making-strings-today/368730)
**Author:** [@bigbs\_domain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/bigbs_domain)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [February 21, 2023, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/tried-my-hand-at-making-strings-today/368730 "2023-02-21T06:56:13Z")
Well I’m trying to get my technique down but I put a rig together today and made some strings some full textured nylon(solid white), others with color in are a nylon poly blend so far they have turned out much better tha… --- ## [First(?) Split Material String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-split-material-string/369587)
**Author:** [@AAyoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/AAyoyostrings)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2023, 5:47pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/first-split-material-string/369587 "2023-02-12T17:47:50Z")
TLDR: We made a neat split-material string, but it’s too difficult to do at any level of scale. Split Material String \[Note: Aaron wrote this post in first person for clarity, but we (Aaron & Amelia) do everything t… --- ## [Made my first string!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/made-my-first-string/367677)
**Author:** [@rkalajian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/rkalajian)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2023, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/made-my-first-string/367677 "2023-01-17T17:48:02Z")
Well, my first and second, but my first is shown below: Tossed it on an inexpensive, responsive V3 (just in case things went sour) The first attempt wasn’t bad, but my 2nd attempt was MUCH better. Polyester string, … [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/up-and-coming-manufacturers/custom-string-makers/33.md?page=1)