How to Make a Wristband
Choose flexible paper., Cut a strip of paper about 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) wide along the side., Wrap the bracelet around a cylindrical object., Make the sides overlap each other., Glue the overlapping parts together, using a glue stick., Decorate your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Choose flexible paper.
The paper should be durable enough that it will not rip or tear, but flexible enough that you can bend it easily to form the wristband.
Choose colored paper, if desired.
You can use more than one color paper to make a multi-colored wristband.
Construction paper will do fine for a temporary bracelet, but may not last very long.
Scrapbook paper is both strong, and flexible enough for use as a wrist band.
Consider using scrapbook paper if you have or can get some.
Scrapbook paper can be purchased at most craft stores, and comes in a variety of patterns. -
Step 2: Cut a strip of paper about 3⁄4 inch (1.9 cm) wide along the side.
The strip should be long enough that you can wrap it around your wrist, or the wrist of the person who will be wearing the wristband.
If you want to create a wristband with an additional layer of paper, for contrast, you can cut a second strip of paper about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm), This will allow you to form the wristband without having to use your own wrist, which makes it much more difficult to work because you will only have one free hand.
A soda can work as a cylinder for this purpose, full or empty.
No matter what you use, make sure that it has a big enough circumference that you will be able to get the wristband on and off. , An inch or two of overlap is enough.
It does not matter which side is on top.
If you overlap the sides too little, the wristband will be more fragile, and more easily fall apart. , Glue will be more secure than tape, and be less prone to coming undone.
Other kinds of glue can also be used, but avoid particularly harsh or toxic glues, because it may touch your skin.
Glue sticks are entirely sufficient for gluing paper to paper.Make sure that you do not accidentally glue the wristband to the cylinder.
If you do, you might not be able to get it off.
In that case, you will have to start over.
Repeat this process for the thinner strip of paper, if you are choosing to use one.
Center and overlay the second, thin strip on the first, thicker strip.
Then, glue it down to the first strip. , Your decoration is limited only by your imagination.
You may want to avoid using markers, particularly on construction paper.
Markers can bleed through the paper, weakening the wristband and potentially getting on your skin.
Optionally, you can use material like glitter or rhinestones to further decorate your wrist band.
Spread glue on the area you want to glue something to the wrist band, then stick the item where you want it. , After gluing and decorating your wristband, let the glue dry.
If you take the wristband off the cylinder before it is dry, it is more likely to fall apart.
It only takes a few minutes for a glue stick to dry.
You should not have to wait long, but be patient.
For other glue types, check the instructions on the bottle. , After you have removed it from the cylinder, the wristband is ready to wear! -
Step 3: Wrap the bracelet around a cylindrical object.
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Step 4: Make the sides overlap each other.
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Step 5: Glue the overlapping parts together
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Step 6: using a glue stick.
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Step 7: Decorate your wristband using colored pencils
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Step 8: or crayons.
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Step 9: Let the wristband dry.
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Step 10: Slide your wristband off the cylinder.
Detailed Guide
The paper should be durable enough that it will not rip or tear, but flexible enough that you can bend it easily to form the wristband.
Choose colored paper, if desired.
You can use more than one color paper to make a multi-colored wristband.
Construction paper will do fine for a temporary bracelet, but may not last very long.
Scrapbook paper is both strong, and flexible enough for use as a wrist band.
Consider using scrapbook paper if you have or can get some.
Scrapbook paper can be purchased at most craft stores, and comes in a variety of patterns.
The strip should be long enough that you can wrap it around your wrist, or the wrist of the person who will be wearing the wristband.
If you want to create a wristband with an additional layer of paper, for contrast, you can cut a second strip of paper about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm), This will allow you to form the wristband without having to use your own wrist, which makes it much more difficult to work because you will only have one free hand.
A soda can work as a cylinder for this purpose, full or empty.
No matter what you use, make sure that it has a big enough circumference that you will be able to get the wristband on and off. , An inch or two of overlap is enough.
It does not matter which side is on top.
If you overlap the sides too little, the wristband will be more fragile, and more easily fall apart. , Glue will be more secure than tape, and be less prone to coming undone.
Other kinds of glue can also be used, but avoid particularly harsh or toxic glues, because it may touch your skin.
Glue sticks are entirely sufficient for gluing paper to paper.Make sure that you do not accidentally glue the wristband to the cylinder.
If you do, you might not be able to get it off.
In that case, you will have to start over.
Repeat this process for the thinner strip of paper, if you are choosing to use one.
Center and overlay the second, thin strip on the first, thicker strip.
Then, glue it down to the first strip. , Your decoration is limited only by your imagination.
You may want to avoid using markers, particularly on construction paper.
Markers can bleed through the paper, weakening the wristband and potentially getting on your skin.
Optionally, you can use material like glitter or rhinestones to further decorate your wrist band.
Spread glue on the area you want to glue something to the wrist band, then stick the item where you want it. , After gluing and decorating your wristband, let the glue dry.
If you take the wristband off the cylinder before it is dry, it is more likely to fall apart.
It only takes a few minutes for a glue stick to dry.
You should not have to wait long, but be patient.
For other glue types, check the instructions on the bottle. , After you have removed it from the cylinder, the wristband is ready to wear!
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