Nearly everyone has seen someone wearing a bracelet made out of small elastic bands. These bracelets in beautiful and complex designs are most often made from a rubber band loom called a Rainbow Loom!
Rainbow Loom History
Colorful loom bands made of rubber or plastic are woven into decorative items on the Rainbow Loom. This toy was invented by Cheong Choon Ng in 2010 in Novi, Michigan.
Although it had a slow start, beginning in 2013, this Rainbow Loom was a popular pastime at summer camps and clubs. Grade school kids would make the bracelets to swap with their friends, just like popular friendship bracelets woven from thread or floss.
The Rainbow Loom is gaining popularity once again. Designs ranging from Rainbow Loom bracelet patterns to 3D Rainbow Loom patterns make this kids’ loom a diversified toy.
What can you make with a Rainbow Loom?
When it was first introduced, the rubber band loom was used primarily to make elaborate bracelets. Now, intricate 3D design loom band tutorials show how to make detailed objects such as pencil huggers, charms, key chains, and even lip balm holders!
Some other fun 3D designs include holiday ornaments, dragons, dolls, balls and even animals!
Rainbow Loom Bracelet - Photo by Melissa Clarke
Rainbow Loom Resources
Scrolling down this page, you will find there are so many resources, including loom band tutorials, Rainbow loom patterns, and so much more.
Check out the bracelets like the easy fishtail bracelet pattern. Add some beads with the beaded ladder bracelet pattern to make it shimmer and sparkle! Don’t miss our double pony bead stretch bracelet!
The charms are fun to make as well. Follow the step-by-step butterfly charm video tutorial! The video is easy to follow and makes learning how to make this Rainbow Loom charm simple.
The cute cupcake charm pattern can be quickly woven into the perfect zipper pull or backpack charm.
There are so many wonderful 3D ornaments, animals, and charms that can be made using the Rainbow Loom. No wonder it was named one of the three most popular toys of 2013 by Cyber Monday Awards and was the most searched toy on Google the same year!
Get started with our Rainbow Loom products page.
Better go grab one of the most popular toys in the world and get weaving!
Supporting Products and links: Some of the links below may be affiliate links.
We make a small commission on sales through the affiliate links, at no extra cost to you. Thank you in advance
for your purchase and your support! Please see our full Affiliate
Statement for more information.
|
This video will show you how to make a fish tail bracelet using a Rainbow loom.
Needlepointers.com
|
|
|
By simply adding beads you can completely change the look of this ladder bracelet design.
Loom Love
|
|
|
Step-by-step video instructions for making a Rainbow Loom Butterfly Charm (one loom).
DIY Mommy and Kids on YouTube
|
|
|
Kids can make cute Christmas stocking ornaments with their rainbow looms and this free tutorial.
Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
|
|
|
|
|
Instead of using a rainbow loom, this is a finger loom technique used to make a circular Christmas wreath ornament.
Red Ted Art
|
|
|
How to make this Reindeer or Whitetail DEER using the Rainbow Loom, Wonder Loom, BandaLoom, Crazy Loom or other Rubber Stretch Band Looming kits.
Crafty Ladybug Creations on YouTube
|
|
|
These are directions on how to make a rubber band bracelet loom yourself easily and cheaply!
My World Simplified
|
|
|
Here is a video tutorial on how to make sooooo cute dogs - a Beagle and a Husky.
Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
|
|
|
|
|
With rainbow loom bands, learn how to make the double fishtail – using your fingers.
Red Ted Art
|
|
|
This video will show you how to make a double pony bead stretch band bracelet.
Needlepointers.com
|
|
|
The Gem Flower Key Chain combines a gem flower motif with a beaded ladder tutorial.
Loom Love
|
|
|
This is called an Illusion bracelet because the bands in the center of the bracelet look like beads. Learn how to make it with this tutorial.
Loom Love
|
|
|
|
|
With this tutorial learn how to use loom bands and fingers to make the inverted fishtail pattern.
Red Ted Art
|
|
|
Here’s an idea for a simple charm – a lightsaber - with rainbow loom bands.
Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
|
|
|
Grab your stash of loom bands and make some fun flower rings and bracelets.
Red Ted Art
|
|
|
Here are instructions on how to make your own loom band loom with nails and a piece of wood.
Filth Wizardry
|
|
|
|
|
This octopus requires a little more experience and two looms. Watch the video tutorial to learn how to make your own rainbow loom octopus.
Loom Love
|
|
|
If you are looking for an easy Fishtail style design, give this Python bracelet a try.
Love Love
|
|
|
This Queen Anne’s Lace ring tutorial is a gorgeous design that incorporates loom bands and C-clips.
Loom Love
|
|
|
On this page, you'll find Rainbow Loom instructions for the simplest to most advanced bracelets, charms and other artistic loom designs.
Rainbow Fun
|
|
|
|
|
Learn how to use rainbow looms to make chameleons or similar lizards.
Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
|
|
|
Rainbow Loom Bracelets are a blast to make and there are tons of stylish patterns to help guide your project.
Rainbow Loom Patterns
|
|
|
Rainbow Loom Charms patterns are fun to make and a nice break from your bracelet routine.
Rainbow Loom Patterns
|
|
|
Rainbow Loom Rings are the easiest piece of jewelry to make because the space to create is more limited.
Rainbow Loom Patterns
|
|
|
|
|
The Ric Rac Bracelet is a unique design that isn’t really that difficult. It uses a mini Rainbow Loom hook.
Loom Love
|
|
|
Know someone into skateboards? Here is a cute project for them to make with a rainbow loom.
Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
|
|
|
For snake lovers, use your rainbow loom to make snakes by watching the video tutorial on this blog page.
Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
|
|
|
Here's a different spin on a Rainbow Loom project - an action figure that flies off your finger! Check out this blog post to learn how to make it.
Frugal Fun for Boys and Girls
|
|
|
Learn how to make Rainbow Loom Toadstool charms!
Loom Love
|
|