# What are you doing today?

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> [@SirDarverok](#):
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> Wooly is a kind of nylon thread, not a brand

Right, but there are several different brands of “wooly” thread. YLI labels theirs and wooly nylon. Gutterman labels theirs as “bulky nylon” and “Maxilock stretch” is their equivalent. I’ll have to look into the Ali express stuff just to see!

> [@String making introduction mega-thread. New to this craft? Start here!](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/string-making-introduction-mega-thread-new-to-this-craft-start-here/291099):
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> This is a megathread with information and resources to get anyone started on this craft. I will list some resources, recipes and available materials at the bottom of this post. There are many different kinds of strings, many different types of thread, many different types of rigs, and many different types of recipes. I will share some basic recipes and rig setup ideas to get you started, and from there you can experiment as you please until you land on a recipe that suits your preferences. If y…

@smileypants707 has this great write up discussing the differences between the brands.

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