Sometimes the clips will be included when you purchase the loom bands. Double-check to make sure you have everything you need. You can make a striped bracelet by alternating between two colors, or a fun rainbow pattern by using a mix of colors.
If you aren’t sure whether your bracelet is long enough, wrap it around your other wrist. Make sure it’s not too tight! Wearing a bracelet that’s too tight might disturb blood circulation or cause swelling. [1] X Research source
If you don’t want to work on your fingers, you can use unsharpened pencils, knitting needles, or even chopsticks to hold the bands. The process is the same no matter what you use. [2] X Research source Just hold the pencils in your non-dominant hand and work with your dominant hand. Using two (or more!) colors of bands will bring out the fishtail design better than using only one.
If you’re using two or more colors, make sure to alternate the colors of the bands as you wrap them.
You can modify this method to make a ring or a necklace – just weave fewer or more bands until it’s the length you want and then connect the ends with the plastic clip.
Take your time with this step. Pulling too quickly could cause the bracelet to come undone!
Make sure to slip all three bands through the loop!
Once you’ve gotten several rows finished, give the back of the bracelet a little pull. This will help keep the pattern tight and in place.
Take your time with this step. If you slide the loops off too quickly, it could unravel the bracelet.
You can vary the number of bands you use for each “link” in your necklace; fewer bands will form a thinner link, while more bands will form a chunkier link.
