Can You Build a Diamond Pattern with 16 Strings? (Rainbow Experiment!)

What happens when you take a 12-string diamond pattern and level it up to 16 strings? 🤯 In this video, I’m trying out an idea that’s been stuck in my head—literally! Join me as I figure it out live, from rough concept to something surprisingly awesome.

💡 This is pure off-the-cuff creativity—real-time problem solving with a rainbow twist. If you’ve ever wondered how patterns come to life before they hit the grid, this is it. Learn how the edges come together, how we make the center pop, and why experimenting is the best way to get better.

🎨 Featuring a full rainbow palette, a few missteps, and a lot of "aha!" moments. Stick around as I talk about the process, my approach, and how you can start designing your own patterns—even without a finished idea in mind.

🧵 Materials Used:

16 strings (rainbow palette)

Lots of curiosity

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