# String making introduction mega-thread. New to this craft? Start here! **URL:** \ **Category:** Yo-Yo Mods and Maintenance\ **Created:** [July 27, 2018, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099 "2018-07-27T17:32:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Jfranklin6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c68b51/32.png) [@Jfranklin6](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jfranklin6)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2021, 6:04am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/21 "2021-03-10T06:04:21Z")
Anyone have plans or pics for a string rig that can do fades and stripes maybe in multiples too? ---
**Author:** ![Legit\_yoyostrings](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legit_yoyostrings/32/136873_2.png) [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2021, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/22 "2021-03-10T16:11:30Z")
there’s ways you can make way more then 1 string at a time, there’s people who make up to 20 but I only do 5, with my string rig I can make about 10 every 6 to 8 minutes ---
**Author:** ![hellathrowed](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hellathrowed/32/118449_2.png) [@hellathrowed](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/hellathrowed)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2021, 4:18pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/23 "2021-03-10T16:18:21Z")
Yeah I just couldn’t figure out how to lol ---
**Author:** ![Canspin65](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/canspin65/32/258222_2.png) [@Canspin65](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Canspin65)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2021, 5:14pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/24 "2021-03-10T17:14:10Z")
![IMG_20210310_121107](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/f/b/1fb537fb64d7c609be50a3f9d07b1a42445122b9.jpeg) I made this matching string for my camo skyva. 4 wraps Gutermann poly, 4 wraps Coats all purpose. Tensioned to 12% shrinkage. A but “course feeling” in the beginning, but breaking in nicely. ---
**Author:** ![Mystik](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mystik/32/83294_2.png) [@Mystik](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Mystik)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2021, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/25 "2021-03-10T18:39:18Z")
I used this info [[Album] How to make a color fade yoyo string https://imgur.com/a/1zwZz](https://imgur.com/a/1zwZz)[https://i.imgur.com/I8KowoJ.jpeg?fb(image larger than 4 MB)](https://i.imgur.com/I8KowoJ.jpeg?fb) ---
**Author:** ![Jfranklin6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c68b51/32.png) [@Jfranklin6](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jfranklin6)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2021, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/26 "2021-03-25T06:41:43Z")
Made a rig, whole lot easier to keep consistent. Did some new colors and twists. I’ll try fades soon. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/3/3/3/33349c1c5676a3652f084efd5d59832853ac52ba.jpeg) And a few more ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/c/c/9/cc97b4258fcf8658c148cd9fcb357a94dbd9403d.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Legit\_yoyostrings](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legit_yoyostrings/32/136873_2.png) [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2021, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/27 "2021-03-25T13:21:55Z")
those look really good man ---
**Author:** ![Legit\_yoyostrings](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/legit_yoyostrings/32/136873_2.png) [@Legit\_yoyostrings](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Legit_yoyostrings)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2021, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/28 "2021-03-25T13:56:04Z")
so there is a big problem with getting into spinning strings, and that problem is where and what thread to buy. ive not tried all of these though I plan to in the future, they all look really good and they come in bulk. the website thread art has a whole lot of options, if you plan to buy from here I recommend buying over 1,000 yards and getting serger thread. PS. I didn’t find all of these on my own, these are a mixture of thread of throwers have recommended and then stuff I’ve come across. [maxi lock nylon](https://www.wawak.com/Thread/Thread-By-Brand/Maxi-Lock/maxi-lock-stretch-serger-thread-tex-30-2000-yds/?sku=SPT1032326) [maxi lock polyester](https://www.wawak.com/Thread/Thread-By-Brand/Maxi-Lock/maxi-lock-serger-thread-tex-27/?sku=SPT444835) [thread art](https://www.threadart.com/collections/serger-thread) [neon bulk starter set](https://www.threadart.com/products/neon-colors-polyester-serger-thread-6-cone-set) ---
**Author:** ![jhb8426](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/jhb8426/32/631_2.png) [@jhb8426](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/jhb8426)\ **Post date:** [March 25, 2021, 8:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/29 "2021-03-25T20:34:42Z")
Added this to the useful mods and maintenance topic: [Useful modification & maintenance guides – clean, repair, tune, fix yoyos](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/useful-modification-maintenance-guides-clean-repair-tune-fix-yoyos/16461) ---
**Author:** ![Jfranklin6](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c68b51/32.png) [@Jfranklin6](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Jfranklin6)\ **Post date:** [March 26, 2021, 3:36am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/30 "2021-03-26T03:36:10Z")
![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/b/c/0bcabcd57f43ea9aa81bec209abd5c5d3e0585d9.jpeg) Second fade, first popped off the hook. ---
**Author:** ![Ne0phy73](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ne0phy73/32/163412_2.png) [@Ne0phy73](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ne0phy73)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2021, 2:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/31 "2021-04-16T14:53:19Z")
Hey guys, some help, please! I’m not used to custom boutique strings, but I got this ‘night moves formula’ and I’m really liking it. Normally when I play, I increase tension string, so some times I must correct it. I did what I always do, but this time the string detached from the bearing and the fibers look loose: ![P_20210416_114530](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/d/f/5dfd478d028c9b49b41d84992254631a6aa63ea4.jpeg) Is that something normal to custom strings? What should I do to make it normal again? I’m afraid to keep playing like this and the yoyo fly on my face or something. Hahahahha ---
**Author:** ![Ne0phy73](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ne0phy73/32/163412_2.png) [@Ne0phy73](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ne0phy73)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2021, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/32 "2021-05-10T18:04:35Z")
Well well… I just untwisted and twisted it again. Look at that, good as new: ![16206694344404022955187804901496](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/5/7/3/57325dc4e659767861b4f3ec3317026fc16304fa.jpeg) The experience was fun, so I made two strings: ![IMG-20210510-WA0035](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/f/b/0fbc2f02b71f32ab4132e6b4d0fcab89d284f54e.jpeg) The first one is garbage, the second one… It’s okay! Once I get the best of it, I would like someone to test it. ---
**Author:** ![LDTravel\_yoyo06](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ldtravel_yoyo06/32/121023_2.png) [@LDTravel\_yoyo06](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LDTravel_yoyo06)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2021, 10:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/33 "2021-05-10T22:35:12Z")
Actually I want to start making string because I found 100% polyester. Now the problem: I don’t have a drill I made a few by Han d turning but I takes me 20 minutes a string 😩anyone having a idea what I can use ---
**Author:** ![MattB](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattb/32/14529_2.png) [@MattB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattB)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2021, 10:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/34 "2021-05-10T22:55:50Z")
Maybe some weight with a hook on it that you could hang vertically and spin. You’d have to have something high enough to hang it off of, but probably quicker than hand turning. ---
**Author:** ![LDTravel\_yoyo06](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ldtravel_yoyo06/32/121023_2.png) [@LDTravel\_yoyo06](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LDTravel_yoyo06)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2021, 10:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/35 "2021-05-10T22:58:56Z")
Yea that’s probably a good idea 💡 😄 ---
**Author:** ![LDTravel\_yoyo06](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ldtravel_yoyo06/32/121023_2.png) [@LDTravel\_yoyo06](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LDTravel_yoyo06)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2021, 10:59pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/36 "2021-05-10T22:59:12Z")
THX alot ---
**Author:** ![LDTravel\_yoyo06](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ldtravel_yoyo06/32/121023_2.png) [@LDTravel\_yoyo06](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LDTravel_yoyo06)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2021, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/37 "2021-05-10T23:01:14Z")
Should It be very heavy or what do you think ---
**Author:** ![MattB](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattb/32/14529_2.png) [@MattB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattB)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2021, 11:04pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/38 "2021-05-10T23:04:16Z")
If it’s too light, you might get kinks in the threads, but I think it’s okay to go a little too heavy. You could do a soda bottle with a hook in the lid and adjust the weight with water or sand in the bottle. ---
**Author:** ![MattB](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mattb/32/14529_2.png) [@MattB](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/MattB)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2021, 11:23pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/39 "2021-05-10T23:23:31Z")
Just tried it and the water works. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/1/5/5/155a0d413a827d40dbc96068136c5d9c73aec78e.jpeg) Lol, forgot to double up the number of wraps, but it works and doesn’t take that long. ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/0/c/7/0c79548a5b93d24b29899238c0f2b71e40a31e5f.jpeg) A couple of paper clips, a nail and hammer to poke through the lid, twist the paper clip below the lid and there you go! ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/6/6/b66956022b4f01af943d1008fd8c66bae2813176.jpeg) Measure the height the bottle moves, and once you get a string with the right amount of twists you can use that amount of shortening each time to keep the strings consistent. ---
**Author:** ![Ne0phy73](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/ne0phy73/32/163412_2.png) [@Ne0phy73](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Ne0phy73)\ **Post date:** [May 10, 2021, 11:26pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099/40 "2021-05-10T23:26:33Z")
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