ProudGrandma Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 on a different thread this was listed as a popular item with girls this season....are there many things that can be made with this loom....or is it pretty limited? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess in the Burbs Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 My dd has a friend making some amazing stuff with it. She's very creative!!!! Yesterday was an anklet connected to a toe/ it was all one piece, very cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 You could probably do yarn things with it. I tried to take dd's to examine it for yarn ideas but she was trying to use it at the time. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsmm Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Check out you tube for ideas. There are tons of tutorials on there right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I made a sweater. ROFL (Sorry, couldn't resist!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHomeschoolDad Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I made a sweater. A sweater of teeny rubber bands. Very Lady Gaga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAINBOW-LOOM-KIT-COMES-WITH-C-CLIPS-AND-600-MIX-COLORED-RUBBER-BANDS-/231086261395?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35cdd08493#ht_241wt_1134 http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAINBOW-LOOM-BRACELET-MAKING-KIT-INCLUDES-600-RUBBER-BANDS-S-CLIPS-LOOM-/350917115767?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51b44a3f77#ht_905wt_897 I found these 2 on ebay...are they the same....?????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CupOCoffee Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 My daughter makes tons of styles of bracelets, anklets, necklaces. She's made a small purse. She's made "bottomless flip-flops" and wants to try to make a full pair. YouTube has TONS of tutorials, like others have said. She's had hers since August and she still uses it just about every day. ~coffee~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I've never even heard of this, but it looks cool! I'm thinking about getting 2 - One for DD10 and one for DSD9. They're both creative and I think would enjoy these, but I'm having nightmares about all the rubber bands on the floor...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 Is one brand better than another? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 I've never even heard of this, but it looks cool! I'm thinking about getting 2 - One for DD10 and one for DSD9. They're both creative and I think would enjoy these, but I'm having nightmares about all the rubber bands on the floor...... I gave one to our Granddaughter several weeks ago for her birthday. Since they were visiting for a week it seemed like a good idea to give her something to do while she was here. She loved it! I have a cute little pink and white bracelet on right now! As for those rubberbands Michaels had a display of cases right next to the Rainbow Loom at the store. It stores bags of rubberbands, the luittle clips and bonus: the loom too! Fabulous. I was able to use a coupon on that storage case. The loom and the case were around $20.00 together when one 50% off coupone for the case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 can anybody talk about the two ebay links I posted...are they the same...is one better than the other??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAINBOW-LOOM-KIT-COMES-WITH-C-CLIPS-AND-600-MIX-COLORED-RUBBER-BANDS-/231086261395?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35cdd08493#ht_241wt_1134 http://www.ebay.com/itm/RAINBOW-LOOM-BRACELET-MAKING-KIT-INCLUDES-600-RUBBER-BANDS-S-CLIPS-LOOM-/350917115767?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51b44a3f77#ht_905wt_897 I found these 2 on ebay...are they the same....?????? I don't think those are the same brand. I think the one in the black box is probably breaking trademark law because they put "rainbow" on it.. I saw a bunch at michaels and you can buy them from the store online. The rainbow kind comes apart and you can stagger the pegs or use them side by side. We saw some that were all one piece and dd didn't like those. I haven't seen that kind so I don't know if it comes apart or not. I would get the rainbow kind just because dd preferred it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 So, then the first one (NOT the black box) is the "real" thing? I checked Hobby Lobby's website, but didn't think about Michaels....I will go there now. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 So, then the first one (NOT the black box) is the "real" thing? I checked Hobby Lobby's website, but didn't think about Michaels....I will go there now. thanks Yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 So, then the first one (NOT the black box) is the "real" thing? I checked Hobby Lobby's website, but didn't think about Michaels....I will go there now. thanks If you have Learning Express in your area they are also carrying them. Dd made some starburst designs, she seems to be into making the hexafish now. She also likes the ladder one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted November 8, 2013 Author Share Posted November 8, 2013 how old are your daughters who love this? My dd is 13, and she is VERY crafty...would she like this?? Is it better than making the friendship bracelets with embroidery thread? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 8, 2013 Share Posted November 8, 2013 My dd is 12 and she likes it. I sent one to niece who is 15 and she likes it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skeeterbug Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 This all reminds me of boondoggle. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 Whoops. NM. I confused boondoggle with something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 how old are your daughters who love this? My dd is 13, and she is VERY crafty...would she like this?? Is it better than making the friendship bracelets with embroidery thread? Is it better? I don't think the kids are looking at it that way. This is the latest cool craft thing. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paige Posted November 9, 2013 Share Posted November 9, 2013 how old are your daughters who love this? My dd is 13, and she is VERY crafty...would she like this?? Is it better than making the friendship bracelets with embroidery thread? We have both. IMO, the friendship bracelets with embroidery thread are much nicer and more attractive. The girls are ignoring friendship bracelets and prefer the rainbow loom right now, however, because it is new and cool. I kind of think they're tacky- like jewelry made out of the rubber bands for braces! And now I am constantly finding tiny lost rubber bands on the floor. But the girls love it and have fun and it keeps them busy and being creative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted November 9, 2013 Author Share Posted November 9, 2013 does the kit come with directins for anything but the bracelets...or is there a book or something (besides youtube) where there are ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyJoy Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 If you search "Rainbow Loom Books" on Amazon several options with user reviews come up. These look like fun! I'd probably look a little silly doing this as a 30+ year old. Maybe I'll use the excuse that I'm a youth leader. I was just making them for the teens...not me, I swear! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsmith Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 The looms and bracelets made are so popular where I live that some schools have banned them. And wherever I go I see those rubber bands everywhere on the floor, lol. I keep finding them in restaurants, our hotel room, doctor's office, etc. It reminds me of tribbles from Star Trek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 My daughter is so in love with these. Apparently "EVERYONE" (gag!) at school has one of these except dd. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 We have both. IMO, the friendship bracelets with embroidery thread are much nicer and more attractive. The girls are ignoring friendship bracelets and prefer the rainbow loom right now, however, because it is new and cool. I kind of think they're tacky- like jewelry made out of the rubber bands for braces! And now I am constantly finding tiny lost rubber bands on the floor. But the girls love it and have fun and it keeps them busy and being creative. Sorry, but I have pulled a bedazzle out of my foot with pliers. Finding tiny rubber bands is a pleasure compared to that! There are definitely worse trends. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 how old are your daughters who love this? My dd is 13, and she is VERY crafty...would she like this?? Is it better than making the friendship bracelets with embroidery thread? I made a bracelet with pony beads and a choker last night. Because, you know, I was helping them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsam Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 My boys are 10 and 12 and have a great time making bracelets and necklaces. They look on you tube for the fancier weaves! Good fun! Jodie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted November 10, 2013 Share Posted November 10, 2013 We have both. IMO, the friendship bracelets with embroidery thread are much nicer and more attractive. The girls are ignoring friendship bracelets and prefer the rainbow loom right now, however, because it is new and cool. I kind of think they're tacky- like jewelry made out of the rubber bands for braces! And now I am constantly finding tiny lost rubber bands on the floor. But the girls love it and have fun and it keeps them busy and being creative. Same thing in my house. Since my dd does not actually have the loom she has become quite inventive with a fork and a couple of magic markers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmomma Posted November 11, 2013 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Same thing in my house. Since my dd does not actually have the loom she has become quite inventive with a fork and a couple of magic markers. That's impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudGrandma Posted November 16, 2013 Author Share Posted November 16, 2013 I bought one of these for my daughter....and just the other day she was looking through an Oriental Trading magazine and came across their version of this item and mentioned just how cool it was and that it was very popular right now. So I am patting myself on the back for coming across this item before she mentioned it.... Does anybody know what the quality of the bands from Oriental Trading is? They have so many varities, colors, etc...but I don't want to buy junk either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Rebecca wants one for Christmas. She's had friends make headbands, bracelets, and rings so far. She's trying to figure it out with mini ponytail holders and two pencils, but says she still wants the real thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted November 16, 2013 Share Posted November 16, 2013 does the kit come with directins for anything but the bracelets...or is there a book or something (besides youtube) where there are ideas? Dd watches youtube videos. There are quite a few very instructional videos on how to make different designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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