How to Make Loom Bands

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather your materials.

   Count out the number of bands you'll need for your bracelet.
   
   You will probably need around 20 for a child's bracelet and around 30 for an adult's bracelet.
   
   You will also need one C-clip, which you can usually find in the same craft store aisle as the loom bands.
   
   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.
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   Step 2: Twist one band into a figure "8" and fold it over so it forms a circle.

   Slide this circle inside the C-clip.
   
   This is the beginning of your bracelet.
   
   We'll call this band #1. , Slide this band (#2) halfway through the circle you made in Step
   2.
   
   Pull the ends up and hold them together. , Make sure you keep holding the ends of band #2 together while you do this or the chain will come undone! Now band #2 is securely part of the chain, and band #3 looks just like band #2 in the previous step. , Slip one loop of the final band through the other loop and pull tightly.
   
   Slide the last band's remaining loop into the C-clip from Step 2 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.
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   Step 3: Pinch one band between your fingers.

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   Step 4: Pinch another band and slide it through the loops formed by band #2.

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   Step 5: Repeat the pinch and slide until bracelet is long enough.

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