How to Create Rubber Bracelets
A rubber bracelet can make a statement or simply be a cute novelty bracelet in your favorite color. It can be done in minutes. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Rubber band or other rubber item you can glue at the ends to make a bracelet
- Markers, glitter, liquid latex and/or adornments such as rhinestones or charms
- Stencils (optional)
Instructions
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Measure your wrist to find the size that will fit comfortably.
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Cut the rubber band or piece of rubber to the size you measured in Step 1.
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Dye the bracelet using liquid latex. It will take five to 10 minutes to dry. If you want to go the old-fashioned route, you can color it with permanent markers.
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Add a message to your bracelet with a stencil. Flatten out the area you want to write on and tape it down. Then use the stencil, or draw the message with permanent marker.
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Decorate your bracelet with the rhinestones, glitter and anything else you want to add. Wait several minutes for your decorations to dry before continuing.
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For charms, put the charm on a wire hook, then attach the hook to the bracelet using either your fingers or a pair of pliers.
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Glue the ends of the bracelet together.
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Tips & Warnings
Make patterns by attaching finished bracelets to one another or braiding three and gluing them together.
Remove the liquid latex right away if it gets on your skin.
