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Basic Rubber Band Looping Technique

The Basic Looping Technique: using a hook

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This basic technique is very useful for making simple bracelets, adding extensions to bracelets, and making all sorts of other rubber band jewellery designs. It can be done using a hook or a loom. Follow these instructions for the basic looping technique using a hook. You will need several rubber bands in green, orange and hot pink.

You will need

Project Budget
Cheap

Time

0 h 15

Difficulty

Nice & Simple
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Description

This basic technique is very useful for making simple bracelets, adding extensions to bracelets, and making all sorts of other rubber band jewellery designs. It can be done using a hook or a loom. Follow these instructions for the basic looping technique using a hook. You will need several rubber bands in green, orange and hot pink.

Instructions

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    To begin, fold a green rubber band over the hook so it is doubled.

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    Attach an S-clip to the middle of the band.

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    The band will now sit securely on the hook without having to be held steady.

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    Next, take an orange band and loop it over the hook.

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    Twist the orange band slightly to prevent it coming off the hook.

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    Slide it through the green band, keeping hold of the other end with your finger and thumb.

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    Pull up the other end of the orange band to meet the hook.

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    Place the left loop of the orange band over the hook.

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    Now loop a hot pink band with the hook and pull it through the orange band, as before.

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    Continue looping with your chosen colour scheme until the design is the correct length.

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    Transfer the two loops on the hook carefully onto the other side of the S-clip.

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    The looped design is now complete and secured by the clip.