Baubles made of rubber bands: weaving in different ways (photo and video)

July 5, 2017 handmadebase

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The simplest kind of weaving: on the fingers
Video: Simple baubles
Foentichka «Double pigtail» with the help of a hook
"Scale of the Dragon", woven with forks
Fleece shoe from rubber bands on the machine
Video: Angel's Heart
Video: French spit
Unusual bracelet bauble from rubber bands
Video: Baubles with own hands

Who would have thought that from the bright and colorful,Such simple-looking rubber bands can be used to create absolutely incredible things: bracelets, animal figures, clothing decorations and even a mobile phone case.
This type of handicraft appeared quite recently.Since 2014, rubber band baubles have been bringing families together to weave bright accessories. They are often called rainbow loom rubber bands. They are often sold in sets that include the necessary equipment to weave a product of any complexity: a weaving machine, rubber bands of different colors (there are about 600 pieces in a set), clips, a hook, and instructions.
You can weave with your fingers, with a crochet hook, with forks,slingshot and on the machine itself. Let's consider today how to make baubles in the most convenient ways. The video material will perfectly complement the step-by-step photos. You can also use a variety of materials for weaving:
, beads, glass beads and ribbons. Any elastic material that can be easily given the required shape is suitable for weaving.

This lesson is devoted to the question thatis of interest to many young men and women, as well as school-age children. We will teach you how to weave bracelets from rubber bands using the example of several bracelets that are different in their structure and technique of execution. We will start with the simplest example, which is presented in the corresponding video.

The simplest kind of weaving: on the fingers

For this handicraft, we need to prepare the following materials and tools:

Silicone rubber bands are multi-colored;
hook.

This is the simplest technique of weaving, for whichYou do not need a machine. His role will be played by your own fingers. The weaving is called "fish tail", and it is very easy and fast, in a few minutes. The colors of silicone rubber bands are chosen in accordance with personal taste and fantasy. Rubbers made of silicone for beautiful baubles have a diameter of about three centimeters. Their colors are very diverse, bright and very beautiful. To make a bright baubles, we start working with three rubber bands. We twist the first gum with a figure eight, and put this eight on two fingers of the left hand, the second and third. After that, we put on the next two bands that do not need to be twisted, and start making weaving with a pre-made plastic hook.
We have a rubber band twisted in a figure eightat the bottom, and the other two at the top. We must first pick up one half of the figure eight from the index finger, then the second, and move them up one by one, placing them between the fingers. We continue weaving and put on the next elastic band. Then we will again pick up the elastic band with a hook one by one from each finger, and lift it up. We continue this weaving and finish it when the length of the product is sufficient.
To complete the weaving of the rubber band bauble,it is necessary to transfer all the rubber bands to one finger, and then change their position. We will move the rubber bands that were on the left to the right, and tighten the other two to get a knot. As a result of this handicraft, we got a beautiful bracelet that really looks like a fishtail. When we have finished weaving the bauble and secured the knot at the end, we need to attach a plastic hook to it, which will be the clasp of the bauble.

Video: Simple baubles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M3q-0fiVcKw

Foentichka «Double pigtail» with the help of a hook

In order to make such a bauble for youYou will need a hook and rubber bands of two colors. We decided to weave from orange and pink. We begin our weaving by wrapping the first rubber band on the hook in the shape of a figure eight.

We take the next one, put it on the finger. Holding the one on the hook, we hook the elastic on the hand and put it through. We get the second loop.

We take the next one and pull it out in the same way, forming two loops. Thus, we make a braid of eight tiers of one color.

When you're done, return to the third tier. Insert the hook into the loop and pull a different color elastic through it.

Now you need to braid a parallel braid of five tiers.

Now connect the braiding with an elastic band in the color of the last braid. To do this, pull it through four loops.

We continue to braid a braid from five orange rubber bands. We return to the first connecting part and insert the hook into it. Then we continue to braid a braid bauble from five pink rubber bands.

The connecting loop should be made with a pink elastic band.

Repeat these steps until the length of the bauble is as long as you need it.

"Scale of the Dragon", woven with forks

First, connect the two forks with a rubber band.

Take blue rubber bands. You can start your weaving with any color you like. Twist the first rubber bands into a figure eight.

The following teeth will have to be connected in this way: 1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8.

In the second row the following pairs are connected:2-3; 4-5; 6-7. In this case, the elastic is thrown straight, and the one located under it from the first row is pulled out over the top, as in the photo. If it is not entirely clear, watch the video material before starting, this will help to do the work without mistakes and easier to understand the photo instructions.

Next we alternate rows, connecting pairs: 1-2; 3-4; 5-6; 7-8, then pairs: 2-3; 4-5; 6-7. Each time, on the elastic band put on straight, we throw the lower elastic band through the fork tooth.

As a result, your weaving should descend from the forks.

Change color after a certain number of rowsrubber bands. Depending on what pattern you want to make. You can make smooth transitions if you take a different color in each row, but it should differ from the previous one by only a tone or even half a tone.
The work continues according to the same scheme.The photo clearly shows how a row of one color goes down, thanks to the lower elastic band being thrown over the upper one. And now the working loops on the forks are lilac. Pink replaces it, transitioning to orange and yellow.

We finish weaving when the bauble reaches the length we need. The last row should be made from an elastic band, thrown in a figure eight over four teeth, in the same color as the initial row.

We throw all the loops of the bottom row through the last elastic band. On the second fork you should do the same.

Throw the loop from tooth 1 to 2 and from 4 to 3, 5-6 and 8 to 7.

We put on the clasps. We take them off the forks and get such a beautiful bright product. Before wearing, you need to make a hook for the second edge of the bauble.

Fleece shoe from rubber bands on the machine

The most complex weaving is done on the machine. They simply can not be made on a slingshot or fork, and even a hook can not help, although it too is often used in complex designs of baubles. Therefore, if the skill level allows you to make complex patterns, then read this master class on. Different techniques will help to make the same weaving, just choose the most convenient for yourself.
In order to make such a bauble for youyou will need at least two colors of material. The principle of weaving is the correct order of threading the rubber bands onto the machine posts, repeating the steps the required number of times. Then simply remove your creation from the machine and attach the fasteners. A detailed master class on video will help you avoid mistakes.
Fishtail bauble.This type of weaving can be done with any tool: fingers, a slingshot, a loom. Depending on the tool, you will get a more complex type of weaving or a simpler one. This type of baubles can be: two-, three-, four-layer, and also a Squarefish. Knowing how to use a loom will allow you to make many beautiful baubles: an angel's heart, a French braid, baubles with flowers.

Video: Angel's Heart

Video: French spit

Unusual bracelet bauble from rubber bands

The second video will teach you how to braid the already produced "fishtail" bracelet, which results in a completely different original bracelet with a bracelet. For work we will need:

Already ready bracelet from rubber bands "fish tail" for which it is necessary to make braiding;
A special plastic machine with protruding cylinders;
Silicone rubber bands in white;
Plastic hook;
Special plastic fasteners.

To weave our new braided bauble,We must start with a ready-made "fish tail" bracelet, which has a second name, "spikelet". This finished sample will form the basis of the new bracelet. Starting to weave a bauble, remove one end from the plastic clasp, releasing it. Then we take a white silicone rubber band, and we put it inside the end of the bracelet, forming a figure eight, as in the video. Now put the two ends of the eight on the cylinders of our machine. At the same time, one end of the bracelet is connected to a white rubber band, and the second one is free. We continue to weave, and we will put on a ready bauble a single white silicone rubber band, carrying it to the very bottom, and also putting it on the cylinders from the machine. The second rubber band will be the top, and the bottom one. We must pick up the lower elastic band, and throw it up, taking it off the cylinders. The end of the finished baubles is best fixed with a small hook so that it does not slip. We continue to do the weaving, and put on the next white elastic band. At the same time, remove the lower elastic band from the cylinders, and transfer it upwards, as in the first case. We continue to weave in this technique until we are able to make the necessary length. Finishing braid, we will insert one elastic band for fastening, and fasten our plastic clasp.
Any handmade weaving from bright rubber bandswill help not only to spend leisure time in the family circle, but also charge with positive energy. All video materials of the best weavings can be found in our master class. Enjoy learning and unforgettable impressions from baubles.

Video: Baubles with own hands

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjiyhR1Q8Us

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