Bracelet from rubber bands "Fish tail"

A great popularity among lovers of unusual homemade jewelry is gaining in recent times a variety of bracelets from small colored rubber bands. Such an accessory looks fresh and original, so people of all ages can wear it. To create a bracelet from the fishtail rubber bands, you can buy a ready-made set, which includes the elastic bands, a special loom and a manual with a detailed description of the weaving patterns of the most complex variations of rubber accessories. And you can use the improvised means to create this beautiful decoration - a fork or even your own fingers - the result will be no worse. Today, there are many techniques of weaving and the most popular patterns have received separate names - "Fishtail", "Sidewalk" , "Scale of the Dragon" , "Hearts", etc. In this master class we will consider different variants of weaving bracelets from rubber bands "Fish tail" .

Braided bracelet from elastic bands on the fingers

To make such an interesting decoration you can do without special adaptations, using only your own fingers:

1. Before you begin to braid the bracelet from the gums "Fishtail" on your fingers, prepare the elastic bands and arrange them in colors.
2. Cross the first elastic band, giving it the shape of the sign of infinity, and put it on the index and middle fingers. From above place two more elastics, but no longer crossing.
3. Alternately, remove the lower crossed elastic from the middle and index fingers, leaving it to hang on the other two fingers on the fingers.
4. After that, add a new element, and remove the lower elastic band, like the previous one.
5. The basic scheme of weaving bracelet from the rubber "Fishtail" is described by these repetitive actions. In work there should always be three gums placed on the fingers. The lower elastic is always removed through the two remaining ones, forming a loop, and the new one is put on top.
6. Continue with the steps above until the bracelet reaches the desired length.
7. When it's time to close the bracelet, remove the fingers from the fingers and gently remove the two remaining gums from the bracelet. And in the last loop, thread a small plastic hook or suitable fittings.
8. Close the bracelet by pulling the loop from the opposite edge through the hook.
9. The bracelet is ready!

Braided bracelet from elastic bands on the machine

You can purchase a special kit that will allow you to create from the rubber bands and more complex shapes and patterns for decorations. In this master class on weaving bracelets from rubber bands "Fish tail" we will show how to make the easiest version of the bracelet using the machine.

Performed actions will be almost identical to those described in the previous version, except that instead of the fingers the pegs of the machine will act:

1. Prepare the gums of the desired colors.
2. Place the crossed rubber band on two pegs.
3. Top two more gums without crossing.
4. Catch the bottom rubber band and remove the two remaining pegs from both pegs.
5. Put on the next elastic band.
6. Remove the rubber band that was at the very bottom with a hook.
7. Continue the weave until the bracelet reaches the desired length.
8. Remove the work from the machine and remove the two extra gums.
9. The question of how to fix the bracelet from the rubber bands "Fishtail" in this case should not arise, because the kit includes a special clasp. Pass through it both ends of the bracelet.
10. The bracelet is ready!

Double "Fish tail"

Using one of the above methods, you can make a slightly modified bracelet, which will differ a little more dense weaving. Here is a step-by-step instruction on how to create such a variant of a bracelet made from rubber bands "Fishtail":

1. Put two crossed gums on your fingers.
2. On them, put two more, but not crossed.
3. Remove the two lower bands through the top two so that they form a loop between the fingers.
4. Continue the weave until the bracelet is long enough, then fasten it with a clasp.