Bright Rainbow Loom Rubbers have conquered the hearts of people of all ages around the world. Wrists of many women of fashion are decorated with multi-colored bracelets, with the help of rubber bands all kinds of clips, handbags and even elements of clothing are made. Fashion for such products affected and younger generation, and the creation process became a favorite occupation. Beginners or young creative individuals sometimes find it difficult to understand complex schemes and techniques of weaving, so the ideal option is to create an original bracelet "Lazy".
Step-by-step instructions and schemes for braiding the "Lazy" bracelet without the
machine. To create the "Lazyboy" product, you will not need special skills or skills. To master the technique and make your original decoration in this style is within the power of both the beginning adult and the younger generation of needlewomen or creators who only learn the basics of creativity with the Rainbow Loom. Weave such a product without the machine, using improvised means, and also use the remnants of rubber bands that are not suitable for creating a more complex masterpiece.
To make such a bracelet, you will need:
- Rainbow Loom in different colors, the choice of which depends on personal preferences or what remains of previous works.
- Tools - hook, pencils, slingshot.
- S-shaped clasp.
- If desired, additional decorative elements can be used - beads, pendants, ornaments.
Weaving without a machine on the slingshot
To make a simple bracelet, it is not necessary to use a special machine( it may not be for beginner needlewomen).For work a classic slingshot is useful, which is often sold in a set with rubber bands. This method is very simple, understandable, affordable, and even young children can cope with it. This enthusiasm develops the assiduity of the child, and the small hand motility involved in the weave contributes to the development of speech abilities and activates creative thinking and imagination.
For work you will need:
- Rainbow silicone rubber bands. Monochrome - for the base of the bracelet and bright colors - to create the main pattern.
- Slingshot.
- Hook, which will help ease the work.
- S-shaped fastener for the accessory.
Instructions for the step-by-step creation of the "Lazy" accessory with the slingshot:
- Having prepared all the necessary tools and materials, one should take the plain Rainbow Loom, from which the work begins. Turn the slingshell so that the notches are in front - this will facilitate the process of creating the product.
- On the slingshot put on the rubber, pre-twisting it with a figure eight. On top of placing one more element, but this and all the subsequent twists are unnecessary.
- Remove the lower hinges alternately from the right, and then the left, pillars. Attach the chain of the fastener to the formed link.
- Continue the work according to the scheme: put on one rubber, remove the lower hinges and transfer to the center. You should get a simple smooth chain.
- Weave until the required size of the bracelet is obtained, then the remaining loop from the right column is moved to the left, leave in this position.
- The second stage - the creation of an outer layer of jewelry from bright colored rubber. To do this, you simply put them on a chain-like basis, like beads on a string, alternating colors. To create an original decoration, you can use an alternation of elements according to the shades of the rainbow or a gradient - from a darker color to a light one. Even simple alternate use of multi-colored Rainbow Loom will help to create a product that will look stylish.
- After reaching the required density of the rubber bands, you need to connect the ends of the jewelry by tossing the fastener onto the two hinges that were left on the slingshot.
- A simple but very beautiful accessory is ready. Take a look at the example of the woven bracelet:
To get acquainted with the details of making an accessory with a slingshot, study this video from YouTube:
How to weave a bracelet made of rubber with the
hook. Create a "Lazyboy" bracelet maybe from a Rainbow Loom rainbow, using only a hook,which is always in every bag. For the creative process you will need a clasp in the shape of S to connect the ends of the decoration. Here is a step-by-step instruction for braiding such a product with a hook:
- To create a chain it is necessary to put a rubber band on the hook, twisted by a figure-eight( all subsequent elements need not be twisted).The next elastic band is put on the hook and stretched through the already existing loops, we get a new link of the chain-base.
- Next, to create a chain, you need to pass one link to the other, continuing the weaving until the required length of the product. On the first link, always put on the clasp, and the latter must be removed, and tighten the loop to fix the previous gum. To avoid losing the beginning of the product during the second layer, leave a tight loop on the hook.
- To create a spectacular accessory, it is necessary to thread the rubber bands of different colors on the resulting base, alternating their shades and creating a unique pattern. To make an interesting version of the decoration, special decorative elements can be used - pendants, beads, other objects.
- After putting on enough Rainbow Loom, it is necessary to close the product by pulling the fastener onto the last hinge. Bright decoration is ready!
How to braid the bracelet from the rubber bands of the idlers with a hook, look at the video:
How to make a bracelet "Lazy" on the fingers
A unique accessory can be made by hand, without using additional tools. To work, instead of specialized attributes, fingers can be used. This is very convenient: there is no need to buy additional tools;to engage in creativity you can anywhere, having a few minutes of free time;when weaving the jewelry, it is possible to adjust the tension of the chain loops.
For work you need:
- Neutral-colored rubber bands - white, black or transparent.
- Rainbow loom of bright colors. The more shades used in the work, the brighter, more beautiful and unusual the finished product looks. The advantage of this decoration - for work can be used elastic bands, left from different sets used in other masterpieces.
- S-shaped fastener for fixing the ends of the product.
- The fingers of the left hand( for the right-hander), for convenience, the index and middle can be used.
Step-by-step product making:
- Place an elastic band on the index and ring fingers, then twist the figure-eight.
- String the second element on the fingers, without twisting the second and all the following gum.
- To create a chain, the lower loops need to be removed and thrown up. In a similar scheme, you should weave a chain of the desired length so that the wrist strap does not clamp the wrist. Then put the clasp on the first twisted elastic band, and transfer the last loops to one finger so that the chain does not open during work, and you do not have to start the process again.
- To chain a string of multi-colored Rainbow Loom. To get a pattern, alternate the shades of the elements according to a certain pattern( for example, to create a rainbow effect or a gradient) or improvise using rubber bands without a certain sequence and not observing any order.
- When all the elastic bands are worn or the desired density of the elements is reached, short the bracelet by connecting both ends of the gizmo into a circle.
- An interesting, unusual accessory is ready and can become a worthy decoration on the hand of the fashionista.
For a more detailed introduction to the step-by-step execution of the product on your fingers, watch the video:
Easy way of weaving on pencils
Not always at hand we have the necessary tools for braiding bracelets, for example, a machine, hook or slingshot. The beauty of such creativity is that almost any improvised things can be used for it. To create the product "Lazy" is ideal for a pair of pencils or classic ballpoint pens. For the creative process you will need:
- Two pencils connected together.
- Solid rainbow gum of soft colors.
- Beautiful Rainbow Loom of bright( sometimes contrasting) colors. The more shades used in the work, the more interesting the product looks.
- Clasp for connecting a ready-made accessory.
- Hook for convenience.
Master-class of weaving on pencils:
- Twisted gum put on pencils.
- On top of the throw one more element, but so that all the other rubber bands do not crisscross.
- Lower the element and remove it over the other rubber bands. Repeat such a scheme of weaving the chain before obtaining the product, the required size.
- Put the fastener on the first eyelet and transfer the last loops to one pencil, but do not remove it.
- When the chain is ready, you can start decorating the product. Put on the base colored rubber, alternating elements, adhering to a certain order or improvising.
- Having reached the necessary density of Rainbow Loom on the basis, connect both edges of the bracelet, fastening them with clasps.
- The original "lazy" accessory is ready.
You can get acquainted with the detailed step-by-step creation of the decoration by watching the video:
Video tutorials for beginners on weaving the bracelet "Lazy" on the machine
We can make a beautiful decoration with the help of a machine. The principle and order of weaving the accessory is the same as with the use of other tools. First of all, a simple chain is created, which will form the basis of the decoration, then it is strung on the bright rainbow Rainbow loom until the desired density or desired pattern is obtained. Skillfully maneuvering with a combination of colors, you can get a unique accessory. Look below video lessons with a step-by-step description of the manufacture of the "Lazy" bracelet on the machine.