How to weave a bracelet "Scale dragon" from rubber bands yourself

Weaving of jewelry and various figures from small rubber bands became a new trend in needlework.

New direction

This fascinating creative activity interests not only children of school age, but also many adults, mainly girls and women. And this is not surprising, because such original and bright decorations as bracelets, rings, necklaces-collars are obtained. In addition, you can weave a keychain of any shape, brooch, accessories for a handbag and much more.

Beautiful bracelets of rubber bands, for example, but will be an excellent decoration, and weave them not too long. You will be able to make an accessory the way you want, choosing the color, size and shape of the weave.

Sets

There are different techniques of weaving from rubber bands. However, before plunging into the world of creativity, you need to stock up on everything you need. You can select everything individually, but to save time it will be easier to purchase a ready-made set in any store where everything is sold for handicrafts, or to order via the Internet.

Sets are different, they differ in size and content.

The standard set includes several sets of multicolored rubber bands, a machine tool, a slingshot and, perhaps, accessory decorations for figurines (eyes, beads, etc.).

Technique of weaving '' Scale of the Dragon ''

Learn to weave best to start with the bracelets. So you can work out and master some techniques. Let's talk about one of them below. It is called '' Scale of the Dragon ''.

So, how to weave bracelet "Scale dragon" from rubber bands? This is not difficult, especially if you have experience crocheting. In any case, after some practice, you will get it automatically.

First, let's look at how to weave a bracelet from the rubber bands "Dragon Scales" on the slingshot, since it will be a little easier than weaving on the machine.

You will need:

• 14 blue rubber bands;
• 14 green;
• 14 orange;
• 14 violet;
• 14 yellow;
• 25 red;
• 4 clips.

But you can take any other colors at your discretion.

Plait bracelet with the help of the technique "Scale of the Dragon" on the slingshot

Let's get started. To understand how to weave bracelet "Scale dragon" from the rubber bands, you should carefully monitor the progress of the work.

1. Fit the right side of the slingshot with a red rubber band and scroll 2 times.
2. Put the red rubber band on two columns and fold the first loops on it.
3. Swing the loop from the left column to the right.
4. Another red rubber band, scroll twice on the right column.
5. Put the red rubber band on two columns and repeat the procedure.
6. Do it all twice. But leave the last gum on two bars. So we determined the width of the bracelet. You can make smaller loops, then it will be already, or, conversely, more loops to increase the width.
7. Fold one red rubber band on two sides. Remove the two upper bands from the right column.
8. Discard the top rubber band from the right column to the left.
9. Throw one red rubber band on two bars. And repeat the previous procedure.
10. So, on the right column there are two rubber bands. And now you can add the following color.
11. Place the orange gum on two columns and drop the last two gums on it from the right column. Toss the orange band from the left side to the right.
12. On the next orange band, discard the upper two loops from the left column.
13. Repeat these manipulations a few more times until all the red loops run out. There was one orange gum on two columns. Add one more to it.
14. On the right side, remove the two upper hinges and toss the rubber band to the left side.
15. So in turn, discard all the loops, until the right one is left with an orange loop and an upper elastic band. Proceed to the next color.
16. On yellow discard all the elastic bands from the right column. Then discard all the yellow gum on the right side.
17. Add another rubber band of yellow color. Add the yellow row to the end. And make one more by tossing the loops from right to left (in the same way as before).
18. Weave a few more rows, using the remaining gums of other colors.
19. At the end of the weaving, you should have four pairs of rubber bands. On each of them, put it on the clip and throw it off the slingshot.
20. In the beginning, you woven 4 eyelets, find them and connect them to the clips.

Here's how to weave bracelet - "Scale dragon" - from gum is easy and fast. As you can see, there is nothing complicated, but at first the activity requires a certain concentration of attention. But over time, your skills will grow, and the movements will become clear and mechanical.

Plait bracelet on the machine

To make a bracelet from the elastic "Dragon Scales" on the machine, prepare the machine for two rows.

1. Put on three gums, twisting them with a figure eight, into three pairs of posts.
2. Pull the 4 rubber bands diagonally, using both margins on both sides.
3. Loosen the loops from the row near you in the middle. Repeat all this from the other side.
4. Add three more gums to three pairs of bars.
5. Skinte them with rubber bands on both sides.
6. And again pull the 4 rubber bands diagonally.
7. Take off one rubber band from each bar.
8. Continue in the same spirit until you get the length you need the bracelet.
9. Throw off all the loops on the row near to you and put the clips on all the loops. Remove the weave from the bars and connect the ends of the bracelet with clips.

Here's how to weave bracelet - "Scale dragon" - from the rubber bands with a machine. Try to make a bracelet on the slingshot and on the machine to determine which method suits you more. Many prefer slingshot, but, having tried the machine, they change their mind. All individually.

But there are some figures that you can do only on the machine. However, this does not apply to bracelets.

Such a weaving will allow you to create beautiful bracelets made of rubber bands that will completely match your taste.