Tips For Beginners/ General Tips :DDD

boyflux 2/21/2021 06:12 pm 1155

Heyo I thought I would share some tips bc I learned alot throughout the few months I have been doing them laughing

Kandi:

-If u have pets, be extra careful bc they can and will get to them

- If using a pattern, line up beads for that row and then pick them up

-Elastic string is the best to use but you dont have to! I have alot of kani using random string

-Get one of those grid organizers with the kandi in them bc you can reuse the container for beads or perlers big grin

-If making a lot, get the bags of kandi instead of the grid one. The'll last longer and its worth it happy

-You 100% dont need a needle to make a cuff

- Put more than just perlers on! Random charms, keychains, I even used a pic printed on paper taped on cardboard once

Perler Tips

-PLS PLS PLS Dont wear long baggy sleeves when making. Ruined so many bc of them

-Get tweezers or some kind of tool bc its hard to reach the middle if you mess up and YOU WILL.

-Sort. Your. Beads. It saves sooo much time to just reach for that color instead of searching for it

-If you dont have an iron or cant use it, heat up a pan and put the pan onto the parchment paper and perlers

-If your perlers slightly curl, after you remove the iron, put a bag of frozen vegetables on without removing the parchment paper

Drop any other tips so we can all help eachother kao tonguepeace


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Feb 21, 2021 6:18 pm

i've definitely learned my lesson abt leaving string out,, my cat ate some and i felt rlly bad bc she got sick kao sad (shes alright now tho!)

Feb 21, 2021 6:21 pm

@bunnihat_brainr0t: My dog has grabbed cuffs or singles from me and i have to chase her around for it >sad

My dog got to my string too and im glad neither of our pets got rlly sick happy

Feb 21, 2021 6:30 pm

make a list of beads when you head out to purchase more so you dont forget what you need.

make a list of words to put into kandi singles.

there are a lot of helpful youtube channels centered around kandi making which you can refer to if you'd like to attempt a new project or need a refresh on how to make something.

you arent going to be perfect when you first start making kandi, learn from experience.

hope this helps some of yall. if you have other questions lmk ^_^ /g

Oct 10, 2021 3:58 pm

sont eat beads

Oct 10, 2021 4:59 pm

@PissCat: I’ve made that mistake too many times homie

Oct 11, 2021 2:08 pm

@PissCat: felt cry

Oct 11, 2021 2:10 pm

dont hold beadz in ur mouth ,,, i almost eated one ':3

Oct 11, 2021 2:51 pm

-Although not required, plastic needles (or a big metal one) will save you a lot of anger especially with 3d things like mushrooms and cuffs

-Keep a plastic bag or something of your extra string and or random beads just to keep clutter away

-Dollar trees, clearance sections in stores, thrift stores, etc are all good places to find things to put on kandi so you don't have to pay a whole lot for brand new things

-If you have to stop a project always find a safe place to store it (especially perlers), preferably somewhere high up with not a lot of room traffic

-Always count out beads before you start a project

-Keep note of what brand and shade of beads you have, always sucks to run out of a specific type of bead you like and not being able to find it again

-Although tempting, Do Not Chew On Kandi

-If beads have to much excess plastic, a nail file helps or even cutting it off with scissors will get rid of it

-Keep a folder on your computer or phone with patterns you want to make so you won't lose them. Also name the files after the creators so you can properly credit if you decide to post your kandi

-If your strings break there is nothing you can do except cry/j

-Keep what projects or patterns you want to make in mind when making bead purchases

-Keep kandi away from food (cleaning frosting out of a 3d cuff is not funkao sick)

(I'll try and add to this list if I can remember moremonkeyraccoondog)