Such an interesting type of needlework as weaving from rubber bands is becoming increasingly popular, especially among children and teenagers. Often, with the help of these bright and unusual elements, bracelets, keychains or small toys. Some products can be made without any third-party tools, but most of them are almost impossible to make without a special machine.
Weaving from rubber bands on a machine: what is it?
To create quite complex products, you cannot do without a machine for weaving with rubber bands. It was invented not so long ago (in 2013) and has already gained popularity all over the world. This is an inexpensive device that can often be purchased as part of a kit for such creativity. It is a board with three rows of plastic pegs. They can be rearranged and separated (in the professional version, but not in the children's version), helping to achieve the desired effect in the product.
Interesting! By the way, this is not the only device for weaving with rubber bands.There is also a special slingshot - two columns on the handle, just like on the machine. Accordingly, it will not be possible to make particularly complex options on such a device, but for simple, uncomplicated bracelets and figurines, a slingshot will do.
The essence of weaving from multi-colored small elastic bands using a machine is to stretch them between certain columns and then intertwine them using a special hook. Often, some elements are connected using hands, and for high-quality work you need to have before your eyes a diagram according to which this or that product is created.
Without a tool such as a hook, it is possible to work with elastic bands, but it is extremely difficult. They are present in every kit for such crafts, but they are usually thin plastic tools. For more comfortable work, I would recommend purchasing more reliable metal hooks.
If you have crochet hooks in the house, they will also work well for this purpose.
Well, the hero of today’s article is a machine for weaving with rubber bands. By the way, the slingshot I described can quite naturally be classified as such. I use different options depending on what kind of product I am creating, but most often it is a fork and a collapsible three-way machine.
What can you weave from rubber bands on a machine?
Here everything depends on the skill and imagination of the needlewoman. A lot of master classes have flooded the Internet, offering schemes for creating:
- bracelets; bracelets;
- bracelets made from figurines of animals or flowers;
- animal figurines;
- cartoon characters;
- vegetables and fruits.
All of the above options can be implemented in the form of bracelets, rings, necklaces, toys, pendants, key rings, bookmarks, phone cases, and cosmetic bags. I've even seen shoes and entire wardrobe items designed this way.
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Do not think that weaving products from rubber bands is a purely childish hobby. With the right level of skill, you can get wonderful toys or keychains, jewelry and functional items. You just have to choose a suitable pattern, get comfortable with weaving technology and, while getting a lot of pleasure from the process, create beautiful and funny products.
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