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TLDR: We're running two design contests until the end of March 2020. One is a for a logo/ sticker design, using any aroundsquare brand elements. The other is for a new 3D printable hardcore-compatible begleri bead. Prizes for both are $100 store credit.  Submit entries in .jpeg and .stl to mattataroundsquaredotcom by March 31. ao2's 2020 lockdown design contests These are crazy times. As much of the world moves to lockdown over COVID-19 concerns, things we have been looking forward to are being cancelled or postponed, and we ourselves are being asked to practice social distancing or even self isolation....

If you're new to the world of begleri, welcome. AO2's got you covered. While there's no replacement for video tutorials, this little guide should help answer some questions you may have, and generally help get you started.  Picking the Right Begleri Set At AO2, we pride ourselves on making high quality sets that are versatile enough for players at all levels. All of the sets can do all of the tricks, so to speak. We actually often recommend to people on a budget that before they drop any money, they try stringing up a couple of hex nuts at either end of an...

2019 Single Grip Open Event Overview The 2019 Single Grip Open Begleri Contest will run from November 28th to December 8th, 2019. This is our 4th annual event, and as in previous years, it will take place online, with contestants’ continuous clips showing off their best “single grip” begleri flow.  Clips can be submitted via Instagram, Facebook, or Reddit (details below).  This year’s event will mark a return to the original spirit of the event, with a stricter adherence to the “single grip” caveat. The single grip contest was originally devised as a way of levelling the playing field between players, and...