Are you ready to jump on the bandwagon of the latest trend in fashion accessories? Bracelet making has become a huge sensation, thanks to the success of Rainbow Loom kits and thousands of Youtube tutorials that have made it easier to create seamless, stylish and colorful bracelets. Bracelets made of rubber bands and friendship bracelets, in particular, have become massively popular that even adults have joined in on the fun!
To get you started, we have compiled a list of the basic bracelet making materials you'll need to create your masterpiece. So, go ahead and stock up – it’s time to let your creativity run free!
1. Rubber Bands: These are the foundation of your bracelets. You can go for the plain solid-colored rubber bands, metallic bands, glitter bands, or even scented bands. You'll need a wide range of vibrant colors to make intricate patterns or designs on your bracelet.
2. Looms: Light-weight, portable, and easy-to-use looms are essential for holding the rows of rubber-bands in place while you weave them together. The market offers many types of looms including, the Rainbow Loom, Cra-Z-Loom, Twistz Bandz, Wonder Loom, and more. You can choose one that suits your budget and preference.
3. Clasps and Hooks: Once you've created your bracelet, you'll need a way to secure it. You can use S-Clasps, C-Clasps, Lobster Clasps, or even Velcro. Fancy hooks with decorations or charms can add a unique touch to your bracelets if you wish to go a step further.
4. Beads and Charms: Add some flare to your bracelets with colorful beads or charms. You can choose from a variety of choices, such as glass beads, alphabet beads, seed beads, wooden beads, or plastic beads. Charms can add a fun twist to your bracelets, feel free to choose from animals, princesses, sports, or symbols that represent you.
5. Threads: While rubber bands are great for creating patterned bracelets, you'll need threads such as embroidery floss, nylon cord, hemp cord, or even leather cord to create more durable bracelets. There's an endless choice of thread color combinations to experiment with and add dimension and texture to your bracelets.
6. Scissors: Needle-nose scissors are great for cutting rubber bands or threads.
With these basic bracelet making materials in hand, you can start creating your bracelets, and make them as simple or as intricate as you like. Remember, the key is to experiment with color combinations and texture to make them stand out! And don't forget to check out instructables.com for some inspiration, and to enter to win a Rainbow Loom kit and an Instructables prize pack, in the Bracelet Contest. Happy bracelet-making!