You make this figure of 8 shape by placing one end of the band across one peg, twisting it in the middle and then stretching it over the second peg. Your first move is to place a band (let's call this color A) into a figure of 8 shape over the 2 pegs. The bracelet will form through the middle. My photos show this at the top of each picture. If you are using a Rainbow or similar loom: you need to use two end or side pegs. If you are using the MonsterTail: you need to use the middle 2 pegs - you can see this mini board at the bottom of the photo above. I'm using 2 different colors of rubber bands for this tutorial but you could use just one color if you want to keep it even easier. I've tried and tested a number of combinations and that's my opinion. Step 2: You need to work the first 4-6 bands without adding any beads in to keep the finished design nice and neat. You might need to adjust for more or less depending on how small or big the bracelet with beads needs to be. This is enough to fit a very petite adult wrist or a child's wrist. I've gone with a total of 48 bands for this design. Whatever beads you use, be aware that the opening or hole needs to be wide enough to push the bands through. You can also try the larger style Pony Beads (also at .uk) which will give a different look with more prominent beading, you might need to put less on with those. I'm using the regular size Perler beads as listed in the materials above, you can use Hama or similar, because these work well with the bands and have a wide enough hole or opening for the bands to slip through.
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