# Custom String Makers **URL:** https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/up-and-coming-manufacturers/custom-string-makers/33.md?page=3 [Latest](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/categories.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Thickening a string- in a different way](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thickening-a-string-in-a-different-way/300976)
**Author:** [@EthanV](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EthanV)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2019, 4:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/thickening-a-string-in-a-different-way/300976 "2019-04-07T04:10:22Z")
Is there a way to make a string thicker- but not as thick as adding another rotation? I have a pretty good string at 8 threads in total and its already thick for its thread count. Of course, i cannot add half a wrap to r… --- ## [What thread should I use?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-thread-should-i-use/299694)
**Author:** [@jolly0707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jolly0707)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2019, 6:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-thread-should-i-use/299694 "2019-04-01T18:28:35Z")
So I am just starting making string. All I have so far is old spun polly from my craft room. So I was wondering what time of thread I should buy next? --- ## [Very specific string question](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/very-specific-string-question/293320)
**Author:** [@WickerWraith](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/WickerWraith)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2018, 2:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/very-specific-string-question/293320 "2018-12-27T02:06:05Z")
I want to make something that is soft, does not stick to skin, nylon 1.5 kstring thickness, and as heavy as possible. Also need it to hold tension pretty well, and slacking decently I’m assuming will come with the weight… --- ## [FINALLY! Florescent yellow nylon](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finally-florescent-yellow-nylon/296157)
**Author:** [@smileypants707](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/smileypants707)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2018, 2:40am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/finally-florescent-yellow-nylon/296157 "2018-12-15T02:40:18Z")
I’ve been chasing this idea for a long time, and thanks to @codinghorror, it finally came to fruition! Nylon is notoriously impossible to find in fluorescent colors, and the answer is dye baby! I haven’t gotten the pro… --- ## [Best material? (Question)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-material-question/294088)
**Author:** [@EthanV](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/EthanV)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2018, 3:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/best-material-question/294088 "2018-10-21T15:59:36Z")
Which type of Nylon is supposedly “best” for yoyo strings? Same question for polyester and cotton. --- ## [HeartStrings! A new project aiming high.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heartstrings-a-new-project-aiming-high/85334)
**Author:** [@Dust](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dust)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2018, 3:13pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/heartstrings-a-new-project-aiming-high/85334 "2018-08-29T15:13:47Z")
Finally got the website up and running, so far so good. Bringing a new and fresh look into the string world and am bringing you some of the ones I have found that were exceptional. HeartStringsYoYo Find my .com and my … --- ## [Can i make my own yoyo string using rami yarn?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-make-my-own-yoyo-string-using-rami-yarn/291583)
**Author:** [@VidiaOktavianisID](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/VidiaOktavianisID)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2018, 3:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/can-i-make-my-own-yoyo-string-using-rami-yarn/291583 "2018-08-08T15:36:36Z")
Hi and goodnight from Indonesia, actualy i want to try to make my own yoyo string. I searching from youtube video but i failed to make the yoyo string. Sadly i just have rami yarn or i called as “Benang Kasur” and i thin… --- ## [Dragon Strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dragon-strings/84588)
**Author:** [@Dragomoore51](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dragomoore51)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2018, 6:29am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dragon-strings/84588 "2018-07-29T06:29:43Z")
Check out my Instagram: @dragonyoyostrings for pics of my stuff --- ## [New strings need testing!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-strings-need-testing/289288)
**Author:** [@Kieran](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Kieran)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2018, 5:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-strings-need-testing/289288 "2018-06-21T17:06:49Z")
Hi all, I’m looking for a handful of people to try out some strings and provide some feedback. https://imgur.com/gallery/CxAJbRm (hopefully the pic worked, if not here’s a link: https://imgur.com/gallery/CxAJbRm ) Th… --- ## [How does one make their own string?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-does-one-make-their-own-string/81611)
**Author:** [@Zorro](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Zorro)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2017, 7:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/how-does-one-make-their-own-string/81611 "2017-09-10T19:14:32Z")
After buying thread, what’s the next step? --- ## [String Theory - Nylon Perfection](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-theory-nylon-perfection/83831)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-theory-nylon-perfection/83831 "2017-04-21T06:44:05Z")
String Theory is a unique, hand made string with a long history. Every String Theory string is made with a special type of nylon that will never fray like other nylon strings (and especially poly and cotton!). I have b… --- ## [Cloud String ](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cloud-string/78617)
**Author:** [@yoyosforbreakfast](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/yoyosforbreakfast)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2017, 12:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/cloud-string/78617 "2017-04-02T12:59:44Z")
Hello everyone, my name is Quinton and I’m the creator of cloud string. I’ve created this thread so that I can answer any questions the community might have, and also as a spot to announce things like contests, giveaw… --- ## [Wool string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wool-string/83239)
**Author:** [@Soosi](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Soosi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2017, 4:27am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/wool-string/83239 "2017-02-14T04:27:38Z")
I know that almost all yoyo string is made from cotton and/or polyester. But has anyone tried wool string. (I’m Jewish and if you’ve ever seen those strings that we where those r wool so just wondering because when I pla… --- ## [Looking for String Testers](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-string-testers/76750)
**Author:** [@YoNinjaYoCo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/YoNinjaYoCo)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2017, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/looking-for-string-testers/76750 "2017-02-12T14:36:39Z")
We are looking for String Testers. Somewhere around 3-5 people who can extensively test and give feedback on ways we can improve and better our string. If you are interested, post below. Thank you --- ## [Contraction length and Tension](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contraction-length-and-tension/82661)
**Author:** [@Siruta](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Siruta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2016, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/contraction-length-and-tension/82661 "2016-12-15T12:39:33Z")
What is a good contraction length for a string that starts out around 10ft if you want it to hold tension? What if you want it to be whippy? Also, how can I stop my strings from unwinding during play and make the total s… --- ## [nss nu-skool-strings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nss-nu-skool-strings/78682)
**Author:** [@truplayerzz](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/truplayerzz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2016, 12:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/nss-nu-skool-strings/78682 "2016-01-04T12:03:50Z")
hay guys I am the maker of nss nu-skool-strings they used to be sold at euro-yo so if anyone used to use them and would still like them I will still make up pACKS of 10. --- ## [YoNinjaYo Samurai String.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoninjayo-samurai-string/76671)
**Author:** [@ThinkH2o](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/ThinkH2o)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2015, 5:06am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/yoninjayo-samurai-string/76671 "2015-10-19T05:06:04Z")
We have our first product for our accessory and apparel company. It is string. 100% polyester. Here it was it looks like. We have two different colors. And we are thinking of selling them for $4 for 10 strings. Each and… --- ## [Making custom strings.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-custom-strings/77163)
**Author:** [@cautionflamable](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/cautionflamable)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2015, 3:34am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/making-custom-strings/77163 "2015-10-16T03:34:00Z")
Hey everyone. I am currently offering to make hand made yoyo strings for anyone interested. I can make them with any number of ply’s and I can make them in any combination of polyester to cotton percentages to suit your … --- ## [Try my string](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/try-my-string/74891)
**Author:** [@Dtank95](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Dtank95)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2015, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/try-my-string/74891 "2015-09-09T16:50:35Z")
So I decided to try my hand at making my own string. I really like the way it plays but I fairly recently got into yoyoing and don’t know everything about how a string should play. If you’d like to try out the my string… --- ## [Happy Mountain String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/happy-mountain-string/73588)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Mountain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Happy_Mountain)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2015, 12:28am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/happy-mountain-string/73588 "2015-09-06T00:28:10Z")
UPDATED \[5/20/15\]: Hello, everyone! My name is Felipe, and currently, me and my friends have opened up a shop called Happy Mountain Strings! We currently have two types of strings, both at $6.50 for 5 strings. It sounds … --- ## [Basic string making questions](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/basic-string-making-questions/76008)
**Author:** [@Shadowspectre](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Shadowspectre)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 8:03pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/basic-string-making-questions/76008 "2015-07-27T20:03:14Z")
Hello! I got into string making about 2 months ago. I have 2 hooks in my wall and hand wind each string one by one. My problems are that making one string takes like 20-30 minutes, as I don’t have the resources to mechan… --- ## [String Recommendation](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-recommendation/71777)
**Author:** [@anmo](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/anmo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2015, 2:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-recommendation/71777 "2015-06-04T02:41:17Z")
I posted this in the Looking for help/Recommendation forum as well (String Recommendation - Looking for Help/Recommendation - YoYoExpert). Can anyone recommend a string that has a similar play and feel to toxic base? I… --- ## [I have a few questions, I bet you do too](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-a-few-questions-i-bet-you-do-too/73242)
**Author:** [@Happy\_Mountain](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Happy_Mountain)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2015, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/i-have-a-few-questions-i-bet-you-do-too/73242 "2015-03-20T22:04:55Z")
I recently started making my own string but do not really know how to control the certain factors like how to hold tension and stuff. Another question i have is if there are special threads to use because i use coats an… --- ## [New High End Yoyo String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-high-end-yoyo-string/72906)
**Author:** [@TurboStrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TurboStrings)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2015, 5:11am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/new-high-end-yoyo-string/72906 "2015-02-24T05:11:36Z")
Hello guys, I recently started making high end string (only the best thread). I am calling it Turbo Strings. I make them all by hand one at a time. I would love opinions on what I am doing. I may start a small company ou… --- ## [Twisting with cotton warp string for looms?](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/twisting-with-cotton-warp-string-for-looms/72503)
**Author:** [@jrodriguez](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jrodriguez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2015, 11:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/twisting-with-cotton-warp-string-for-looms/72503 "2015-02-07T23:56:53Z")
Has anyone tried twisting string with cotton warp string for tapestry looms? I’m considering purchasing some to give it a whirl, but figured I’d tap the community’s collective memory first. And advice would be much appre… --- ## [Grand Rapids Yoyo Co. A revamped project by Jake Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grand-rapids-yoyo-co-a-revamped-project-by-jake-elliott/44822)
**Author:** [@Jake\_Elliott](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jake_Elliott)\ **Replies:** 47\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2015, 6:15am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/grand-rapids-yoyo-co-a-revamped-project-by-jake-elliott/44822 "2015-01-11T06:15:11Z")
GrandRapidsYoyoCo@gmail.com These are the same strings I compete with. I’ve spent over two years perfecting the design, with hundreds upon hundreds of hours of play testing. Everyone who has ever played with them lov… --- ## [What do you think of my string maker 3000®](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-my-string-maker-3000/71596)
**Author:** [@TheGrelots](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/TheGrelots)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2014, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/what-do-you-think-of-my-string-maker-3000/71596 "2014-12-31T16:25:18Z")
http://image.noelshack.com/minis/2014/52/1419726846-sans-titre.png hey ! in an illumination, i got this idea of a machine that can make multiple string at the time,less time to make more consistent beetween each string,… --- ## [Need a supplier.](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-supplier/71308)
**Author:** [@SkinnyBNY](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/SkinnyBNY)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2014, 2:28pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/need-a-supplier/71308 "2014-12-13T14:28:25Z")
I’m becoming more and more a strictly Fixed axle player and so I’ve come to the custom string makers to ask for a favor or guidance. I’ve been using normal cotton strings which do the trick, but I’m definitely looking fo… --- ## [Dead Threads YoYo String](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dead-threads-yoyo-string/67861)
**Author:** [@OfficialDT](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/OfficialDT)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2014, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/dead-threads-yoyo-string/67861 "2014-09-29T00:10:50Z")
COMING SOON I am going to sell the strings in 5 packs. Shipping is $1 POLY- $3. Comes in solid colors, but if you add $1, you can customize a personal color. NYLON- $4. Comes in twisted colors (if you want to know the… --- ## [Anyone remember me? ;)](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-remember-me/68871)
**Author:** [@gsimian](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/gsimian)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2014, 5:17am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/anyone-remember-me/68871 "2014-09-18T05:17:47Z")
It seems that even after 8 years of twisting up the premiere handmade yoyo string in the world…I can’t seem to stop coming up with new formulas. Stay tuned. :wink: /Paul [Previous page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/up-and-coming-manufacturers/custom-string-makers/33.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/c/up-and-coming-manufacturers/custom-string-makers/33.md?page=4)