How to Make a Rubber Band Bracelet

While it may not be a look that everyone goes for, there is a movement in the fashion world that is based on turning everyday items into fashion staples and accessories. The nice part about this fad is the ability the average person has to access the materials. Here's how to make your own rubber band bracelet.

Things You'll Need

• Clean, durable rubber bands

Instructions

1. Choose the rubber bands you want to use for your bracelet. You will need two rubber bands per bracelet. While the theory behind this fashion accessory is based on turning everyday items into fashion hits, you don't want to use just any rubber bands. If you choose traditional, junk drawer variety rubber bands, be sure to go with the kind that are somewhat thick so they will hold up to the wear and tear of everyday life once you have transformed them into a bracelet.

2. Consider using hair ties to make your rubber band bracelet. Hair ties are available in almost any color and they tend to be stronger than most run of the mill rubber bands. They are also designed to prevent hair pulling so if you choose them to make your rubber band bracelet with, your bracelet will likely be more comfortable to wear.

3. Insert one rubber band (call this one rubber band A) through the center of the other (call this one rubber band B) so that one rubber band is hanging from the other.

4. Bring the ends of the rubber band A together while rubber band B remains hanging from it.

5. Keep the ends of rubber band A together in your hand and bring the ends of rubber band B together in the same way. Slide your arm through the opening in the center of the two linked rubber bands and proudly wear your very own homemade rubber band bracelet.

Tips & Warnings

• Use contrasting colors to make a bold statement.

• Wear the rubber band bracelet higher on your arm for a different look.

• Wear several rubber band bracelets in various colors at the same time.

• Be sure the rubber band bracelet fits comfortably and not tightly. A tight fitting bracelet can cause circulation problems.