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I have Bruce grants encyclopedia and was wondering if a nose button can be done with any amount of strands or if its just by 3,6,9 etc.?

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I think you can use any number between 1 and infinity. :) I know some that use one but the string has to be so long it would drive me nuts working with it.

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If you are using the multiple string method you can use any number of strings. I use 5 on little diameters, 6 or 7 on medium diameters, and 8 on bigger diameters. You can use 8 on littler also, or any number. You just have to cut your string narrower, and split it thinner. I really like tying the single strand button too. It can only be done as 4,6,8, etc. just as the foundation in a heelknot. Even though it's called a single strand long button,myself, and those who tie nosebuttons with it a lot use a 12' to 16' strand to tie the foundation, then you can splice in shorter 8' to 10' strands or shorter if need be to finish your interweave. You just have to splice a new string in under 3 or 4 strands and continue in the previous strands path. Even if you use 3 strings you only have to bury 6 ends, vs. 16 ends on a 8 strand, multiple string button. The downfall is the groundwork and button string have to be exact to work out, where a multiple string button is easier to make fit on different sizes of groundworks by braiding shorter or longer with your foundation button.

Best of luck and happy braiding!

Brent

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