Rubber Band Glam: A Rainbow of Dazzling Beaded Designs for Bracelets, Accessories, and More - Interactive! Includes QR codes to project videos!

by Christina Friedrichsen-Truman, Emily Truman, Madeline Truman

Overview

A Beautiful New Twist on Rubber Band Looming!

The bright colors and fun patterns of rubber band looming make for an easy and fun jewelry craft that everyone loves. Add sparkling glass beads, crystals, and other embellishments, and you have a recipe for some seriously glamorous jewelry and accessories!

Rubber Band Glam features stunning designs by the three creators of the popular rubber band looming website and YouTube channel LoomLove.com, mom Christina Friedrichsen-Truman and her daughters Emily and Madeline Truman. Included are:

- A complete overview of tools, supplies, and essential techniques

- 30 beautiful projects with detailed step-by-step photos and illustrations

- Designs for bracelets, pendants, earrings, and other accessories

- QR codes that link to video tutorials on LoomLove.com's YouTube channel

- Tips for parents and teachers on working with kids in groups and on fundraising and community service projects.

Rubber Band Glam is perfect for anyone who's new to looming, and the dazzling designs will inspire avid loomers looking for a new way to use their looms.Enjoy hours of crafting with this engaging book full of fun, stylish projects that everyone will love!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781627883450
Publisher:	Quarry Books
Publication date:	06/01/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	144
File size:	43 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.

About the Author

Mom Christina Friedrichsen-Truman and her elementary aged daughters Emily Truman and Madeline Truman are the creators of LoomLove.com, a website devoted to Rainbow Loom tutorials and patterns that are "video-tested" through their LoomLove.com YouTube channel posts. The Truman family began working with the Rainbow Loom in September 2013, when Maddie received one for her birthday, and within a couple of weeks she and sister Emily were inventing their own impressive designs. Inspired to share the girls' creations with other loomers, Christina launched the site in October 2013. LA former newspaper editor and freelance journalist, Christina is also the founder/owner of IntimateWeddings.com, and the author of Intimate Weddings: Planning a Small Wedding That Fits Your Budget and Style (North Light, 2004).

Mom Christina Friedrichsen-Truman and her elementary aged daughters Emily Truman and Madeline Truman are the creators of LoomLove.com, a website devoted to Rainbow Loom tutorials and patterns that are "video-tested" through their LoomLove.com YouTube channel posts. The Truman family began working with the Rainbow Loom in September 2013, when Maddie received one for her birthday, and within a couple of weeks she and sister Emily were inventing their own impressive designs. Inspired to share the girls' creations with other loomers, Christina launched the site in October 2013. LA former newspaper editor and freelance journalist, Christina is also the founder/owner of IntimateWeddings.com, and the author of Intimate Weddings: Planning a Small Wedding That Fits Your Budget and Style (North Light, 2004).

Table of Contents

Preface: Loom Crazy! 7

Rubber Band Looming Essentials 11

The Basics 12

Let's Get Looming 15

Strike Up the Band 20

Just Bead It 24

Finishing Touches 27

Rubber Band Glam Designs 29

Beaded Single Bracelet 30

Variation: Green Glitter Bracelet 33

Beaded Triple Single Bracelet 34

Variation: Dot to Dot Bracelet 37

Beaded Fishtail Bracelet 38

Beaded Fishtail Dangles 41

Shimmer Bracelet 44

Jane Austen Bracelet 48

Variation: Mansfield Park Bracelet 52

Beaded Ladder Bracelet 53

Spring Bouquet Bracelet 57

Beadazzled Bracelet 61

Gem Flower Bracelet 66

Variation: Gem Session Bracelet 71

Gem Flower Hairclip 72

Gem Flower Key Chain 76

Crystal Wave Bracelet 82

Starglow Bracelet 86

Illumine Bracelet 91

Beaded Lantern Bracelet 95

Sparkle Square Bracelet 99

Whirlwind Bracelet 103

Diamond Eyes Bracelet 107

Beaded Rainbow Blossoms Bracelet 111

Beaded Rainbow Blossom Pendant 116

Variation: Blue Glow Pendant 119

Chandelier Bracelet 120

Chandelier Earrings 125

Bead Garden Bracelet 129

Cute Coin Purse 132

Let's Band Together 139

Making a Difference 140

Selling Your Bracelets 141

Starting a Loom Meet-up 141

Resources 142

About the Authors 143

Acknowledgments 143

Index 144

Editorial Reviews

"The rubber band trend shows no signs of slowing down, so it's a good thing there are books like Rubber Band Glam to provide new approaches to the basics of rubber band bracelets and accessories, including a change purse and backpack charms. The projects in this book are intricate and beautiful, elevating the elementary rubber band bracelet into a much more sophisticated creation." - Parent Society

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