Hi there my dear reader! Working with wires can fatigue your fingers in the long run.
So, what other materials can you use to continue your passion in jewelry making?
In this article, I have found 3 types of loom bracelets that you can try while you take a break from your wire-wrapping works.
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There are some interesting patterns and ideas from creators online that is sure to inspire you.
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3 Types of Loom Bracelets (Patterns and Ideas)
Loom bracelets are made by weaving colorful materials together in a specific sequence on a loom board.
Depending on the materials you choose, the tools used and setup for loom bracelets are different too.
Let’s learn how to make loom bracelets with the guidance of talented crafters below.
1. Rubber Band Loom Bracelet
Fishtail is a rubber band loom bracelet pattern that is easy and beginner friendly.
In her tutorial video, SNOWPEBBLE use a mini loom tool and a hook to weave the rubber bands.
She then finish with a S-clip to hold her bracelet.
If you don’t have a loom or a U-shape tool, RainbowCraftWorks shows that you can always use your fingers to make this Inverted Fishtail.
Starburst is an advanced pattern in rubber band loom bracelet which looks very stunning.
Instead of the typical rainbow color combo, Loomlove.com shared this eye-catching purple, teal and green color combinations with grey borders.
Aestheticloomer7 has made a detailed video tutorial on how to make a starbrust loom bracelet.
She used the color combo if pink and purple for the center and teal as the border.
Once you get a hang of how to loom rubber bands, you can try these cute loom bracelet stack ideas by mellegallery using pink and red color combo.
If you think loom bracelets are not cool enough for you, then these black, white and grey stack ideas by mellegallery definitely match you coolness.
2. Cardboard loom bracelet
If you find rubber bands uncomfortable on your skin, then you can try cardboard loom bracelet with yarn or cotton strings.
This weaving method is also known as kumihimo, a Japanese weaving style.
With a round shape cardboard, DIY DREAM SHOP poked a hole at the center and made 8 equally spaced cuts at the edge of the cardboard.
She then used 7 strings of colorful yarn at an arm’s length and tie them.
As shown in her tutorial, she made a round shaped loom bracelet.
You can also make a flat loom bracelet using a square cardboard loom as shared by Engy Adel.
Firstly, make a rectangular hole at the center and a cut at the center left.
Then, make 5 cuts at the top and bottom of the cardboard.
You can find the measurement in her video tutorial.
If you want to challenge yourself with advanced pattern, then you should get a proper loom disc with numberings as shown by PickInn.
3. Bead loom bracelet
Lastly, if you prefer a high quality material with premium finish and long lasting, then you should give bead loom bracelet a try.
Parisa Beading on YouTube demonstrates the process of weaving beads on a loom with needles and strings.
Alli McNeill made this beautiful gemstone bead loom bracelet in the shade of blue to reflect her time at the Seashore.
If you are a cat lover, Dianca Liebe shared this cute colorful cat in white background pattern that will melt your heart.
This romantic pink, red and gold hearts bracelet by Janine Vink will make a wonderful gift for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day and birthdays!
If you are a nature lover, you can always recreate the scene of the cherry blossoms or mountains as shared by Mashunya.
Besides that, you can make motif pattern on your bead loom bracelet to express yourself and your culture.
Here we have a beautiful “Love Story” motif bead loom bracelet design as presented by LUBARO.
If the thick bracelet patterns and design overwhelms you, you can always start simple with 3 bead lines which is minimal and elegant as shared by Anna Piascik.
