Tester for my suntwists.
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2/3 of my production completed! Today I’m an overachiever - I set out to do 10, ended with 30! So that’s 40 total.
Last set I plan on doing fades.
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Get at it! Awesome work. I like the idea of the lead on a string. Hadn’t thought of that. 
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I noticed on the first set of twists I made that even though they look great, it introduced a weak point, particularly bad spot if you make an " even" twist (puts it right at the stress point). So I figured it’s both safer and cooler looking if it has a lead on it. I’ve even tried locking every 2 passes together from opposites as a means to strengthen the weaves.
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Ive been wondering lately if I could “weave” or “braid” a yoyo string. If there might be something gained in that. Perhaps something more rope-like. I dunno. I just wonder why this instead of that…
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You could try Kumihimo. 
Googled it. Very interesting. Seems labor intensive for a yoyo string😉. Beautiful stuff though.
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Dose anyone know the best way to package for shipping??
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I’m gonna try and divvy up products pretend in hopes of making it easier on @Avvatar.
I’m doing multiple types and am just trying to think ahead.(plus maybe a bonus goodie, funds/time allowing😉)
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So your doing multiple envolpes ? I was thinking a small box maybe I’m also sending multipetypes ,
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Nah. I’ll have to do a small box. I should have 3types at 20 each, plus maybe(fingers crossed) string pickers too.
I’m thinking I’ll separate each set of 3 on a card(a la MM style) so a small box is probably best unless I can get it all in a bubble envelope for cheaper(granted it will even fit)
Unless @Avvatar has a different preferred method.
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I’m going to keep it simple and send exactly 20 identical strings. I made 10 over the weekend, 10 more to go 
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Ya. I might have gotten carried away a little. I’m just really excited about the project as I get to show off what I’ve learned so far. I just started making strings in Nov(I think) and it’s been consuming me. Though I’ve had way worse habits before😎.
Long live the String Makers Guild!
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Your output has been inspiring, and great looking results, too!
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Thanks @MarkD
This community inspires me.
Sometimes I feel like an island - but this is more like an archipelago.
Our agents are everywhere.
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I have absolutely ZERO preferences as to how you get things to me. Carrier pigeon, Pony Express, dog sled. As long as I can differentiate the types, I can go through and organize accordingly.
My (tentative) plan is to put each string onto it’s own embroidery thread card (you know, the little one inch square doohickeys) and number them. That way I can just enter each type into a spread sheet and include a copy in the package. Feel free to send along any production notes or personal findings. I can just throw that in as well.
Seriously, this is all about having some fun, learning from each other and coming together as a group. As long as they get to me and I’m able to tell them apart, I’m “Gucci”, in the parlance of the times.
If it makes y’all feel any better, I haven’t even begun making strings. 
so, we’re in no rush. Though, I can get 20 strings out in a few days if I put my mind to LOOK A SQUIRREL!
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Well put sir.
So tell me.
Is it better if I put my 3 types split up together on cards(per 20 sets)
Or send them to you in a set of 20 times 3 different types?
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My wife might be bothered by the time I spent on this( instead of de-christmasing the house)
I don’t really know any of you - but I still feel the mutual love of all of y’all!
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