making a flemish string

[ericmerg]

so i can make the string just fine but i always seem to make the string untwist by making the loop twist the opposite direction , how can i tell which string i need to twist which direction so it doesnt untwist when i go to put the string twist to get the stings together it always unravels for me still functional but looks horrid how do i fix this?>

[macbow]

Eric, not sure I completely follow the question .
The main thing is all,twists while making each end are made in the same direction.
Make one end turn it around and make the other end all the between end same way.
While maling the first end occasionly straighten out the end strands to,keep,from tangling.

This method does not  use any back twists in between .

When finished add twists to,the whole string  hold a end in each hand and look to,see which way each needs to twist they will be opposite directions. Twist as needed to shorten string.

[Eric Krewson]

Here is what you are doing wrong;
After you make your first loop, Put a twist tie at the end of the loop twist to keep it from unraveling, hook the loop over something that will hold it, pull out one bundle and take every bit of twist out of it. You want to see only parallel strands all the way to the end. Do the same with the other bundle.

Make your other loop. If you look closely you will notice the bundles below the second loop  have more twist in them than the part of your string near the first loop. Holding the second loop in your hand(twist tie where your loop twist ends) untwist this excess twist in the direction of your first loop. What you will be doing is evening out the twist between the loops with the same amount evenly distributed between the loops.

With all the bundle untwisting done you are ready to hold the bottom loop and twist the top loop counter clockwise to add twist to the whole string.

I know, my explanation is as clear as mud but it only takes a couple of minutes to accomplish. You will end up with an evenly twisted string without one end loosing it's twist like you noted.

[Roy from Pa]

Here is a nice tute on making flemish strings.

 https://www.rmsgear.com/store/pc/tutorial_string_2bundle.asp

[red hill]

Good toot... I mean, tute, Roy!

[ericmerg]

roy, that link made it much more clear to me and i have officially made my first good looking functioning string

im making a string for a gal i got a little 45# fiberglass bow from the st judes auction and now its being gifted to a girl that wants to start shooting with me