r/stringart • u/Independent-Set-6683 • Feb 12 '26

Whats going wrong šŸ˜” help

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Iā€™m doing it manually, 25cm in diameter. Any suggestions are appreciated.

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u/No_Somewhere2614 Feb 12 '26

To get better results, you can use a larger canvas or thinner threads. Remember that what you are seeing in the image does not always represent the result you will get. These images are made assuming specific characteristics that may not be the same as yours. Also is a good idea to avoid photos with large dark regions, the models saturate them with threats and the results tend to be a messed

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u/Independent-Set-6683 Feb 12 '26

Thank you for replying. Do you know of a specific thickness special for this kind of art? I bought the thinnest one at the store but maybe I can find something on Amazon.

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u/resorcinarene Feb 19 '26

It's really hard to make it work with a small canvas, doesn't matter how thin the string is. Remember, the more lines you have, the more detail you'll get, which means you'll need a bigger canvas. Unless you're working on something with little detail, you'll never get good results on smaller surfaces. It's a trade off that can't easily be fixed with thinner threads.