Looming is the latest craze to hit today’s youngsters- so
much so that it’s actually considered a verb- and has since spread, being
popular amongst everyone from your neighbour to your grandma. You want to know
how to do it, because you secretly think it’s pretty cool, but don’t want to
ask your 7 year old cousin because that would be embarrassing. So, if you
finally want to enter into the world of looming, follow this beginners guide.
Nb: This is how to do the ‘Fishtail Loom,’ if you were hoping on a guide on
making a loom dress and selling it for thousands on ebay, you are sadly
mistaken.
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| Step One: Place first desired colour over two fingers in a figure of 8 shape. |
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| Step Two: Place however many more colours desired over your fingers normally (i.e. not in the figure of 8 shape as above) |
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| Step Three: Starting with the first band, take one side and stretch it over your finger, placing it between your two fingers. Repeat with the other side of the band. Repeat this process with the other bands, remembering to add more bands as you go and also stretching the loom occasionally for a neater outcome. |
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| Step Four: When finished, use the pictured 'S' shaped clips to secure the loom at each end. |
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| Ta Da!
So, was it all it’s cracked up to be? Although you may feel
an embarrassingly proud sense of achievement when you have finished your loom
creation, spending ages basically cutting off the circulation in your fingers
with brightly coloured elastic bags does make you question your integrity and
frankly, your worthiness as an adult.
Feeling adventurous? There are loads of tutorials on YouTube
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Loom Bands are on sale for
£1 per pack at The Entertainer (UK only.) Other stores may vary.
As always, e-mail me your ‘How
To’ suggestions at georgiasunshine429@gmail.com
Happy Looming!
Love Georgia x
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