How to make rubber band bracelets by hand

Make Rubber Band Bracelets by Hand

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Gather supplies: mini bands and plastic connectors. Buying higher quality bands makes smoother bracelets. Cheaper ones can be cut uneven.

Gather supplies: mini bands and plastic connectors. Buying higher quality bands makes smoother bracelets. Cheaper ones can be cut uneven.

Fold band in half and attach to connector to start.

Fold band in half and attach to connector to start.

Push a new band through the two loops sticking off the connector. Some people use a crochet hook to do this. I find fingers just as simple.

Push a new band through the two loops sticking off the connector. Some people use a crochet hook to do this. I find fingers just as simple.

Squeeze band each time to make it easier to continue adding bands by hooking each through two loops from the prior band.

Squeeze band each time to make it easier to continue adding bands by hooking each through two loops from the prior band.

Here is the start!

Here is the start!

Moving right along! These take about 5-10 minutes to make.

Moving right along! These take about 5-10 minutes to make.

Once at the desired length, snap two loops from last band added onto connector and you are done.

Once at the desired length, snap two loops from last band added onto connector and you are done.

Very simple! Vary colors for some design. It is also easy to add pony beads. Just push band through 1st loop, add bead, then push through 2nd loop. Have fun creating!

Very simple! Vary colors for some design. It is also easy to add pony beads. Just push band through 1st loop, add bead, then push through 2nd loop. Have fun creating!

  • Mini elastics
  • Plastic connectors