You can make a bright and original bracelet from small rubber bands. This type of needlework was first practiced in America. The method of weaving such bracelets is quite simple. We will tell you how to make an original bracelet. Moreover, we will do the work simply with our fingers.
Finger braiding basics
The material from which bracelets are made is not expensive and has a wide range of different colors.
There are different devices for weaving: special slingshots, hooks and machines. They come in a special set for creating jewelry. Here we will look at the finger method.
Chain
This jewelry can be made in different ways. The chain technique is considered the simplest.. After familiarizing yourself with the basic pattern, you can make different patterns.
- We twist the elastic band in the shape of a figure eight and thread it through the middle and index fingers.
- We don’t twist the second one. We pull it next to the first one.
- Threading the second onto the first, remove it from the fingers.
- Continue these steps until the required length is obtained.
Other types of weaving
- "Caterpillar";
- "Rain";
- "Dragon Scales";
- "Double braid";
- “Feather” (volumetric);
- "Grid", etc.
Before creating a full-fledged decoration, you should familiarize yourself with the operating algorithms. You can take three rubber bands of the same color or all different colors.
Advice! For the first time, it is better to take material of different colors in order to understand how weaving occurs and color combinations are formed.
How to weave a bracelet on your fingers
Having mastered the basic methods, you can move on to complex products. If desired, you can weave different elements into them (pebbles, beads, etc.) You can also decorate a simple bracelet woven using the “Chain” technique.
The components can be selected according to your style and mood. If you are giving it as a gift to a friend, you can take her preferences into account.
Fishtail weaving technique
This technique is very popular. For this solution, take rings of your preferred color, a metal or plastic hook, a clip of any color and type.
- We put three rings on two fingers (for example, middle and index or middle and ring, to make it easier to do). The first two should be twisted with a figure eight. Using a hook from the right finger, we throw the lowest elastic band into the center. We repeat the same action on the left side.
- We put another ring on top. Using a hook, we throw the bottom elastic band into the center and perform the same action for the left side.
- Using this algorithm, we continue weaving the bracelet to the desired length. You can change the color at your discretion.
- After reaching the required length, there should be one elastic band left on your hand. We move our elastic band from the left to the right finger. We pass the clip through the remaining elastic rings. We thread the other end of the clip onto the loop of the very first elastic band. Our bracelet is ready!
Weaving technique "Double braid"
- Take two rubber bands and twist them in a figure eight. We put one of them on the index and middle fingers, the other on the middle and ring fingers.
- On this basis we begin weaving. In the same sequence, we put on two more elastic bands without twisting.
- Remove the side loops from the first row.
- A double loop remains on the middle finger, which is then also removed. The result is the first loop of the future bracelet.
- Next, double weaving begins, successively making small loops and removing them.
- At the end of the weaving, a knot is made. To do this, we transfer the side loops to the middle finger, which we separate using a double loop. Remove it and secure the knot. We connect the ends with clips or another elastic band.
You can create different types of bracelets by combining different weaving methods. For convenience, you can purchase entire weaving kits, which also contain jewelry models. Delight yourself and your friends with unique jewelry, made with your own hands and with love.
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