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Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Introduction

Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Bold Bling

Both boys and girls love colorful bracelets. Have them make their own creations using a variety of decorative ribbons. We have three different methods to choose from.

Step 1

Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Bend Wire

Use a glass jar to bend the electrical cord into a circle large enough to fit over your wrist.

Step 2

Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Tailor-made for you

Use wire cutters to cut to length.

Step 3

Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Full Circle

Push the ends of the wire together until they touch, and secure with a small piece of duct or washi tape.

Stage 4

Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Align the interior

Cut a piece of washi tape across the length of the bracelet. Keeping the wire in the middle, press the tape along the inside of the ring.

Step 5

Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Wrap around

Carefully add another piece of washi tape to the outside of the bracelet, bringing the two sticky sides together. Do this twice to add extra robustness.

Step 6

Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Gather

Using your fingertips, bring the edges of the tape together to allow the wire to stick out in the middle.

Step 7

Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Make a triple band bracelet

Make three loops of wire and glue the ends together.

Step 8

Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Wrap vertically

Using your fingers for support, pull all three rings apart. Wrap washi tape through and under all three bands to cover both sides.

Step 9

Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Work in sections

Using smaller pieces of washi, wrap one section at a time around the bracelet, making sure the wires stay separate.

Step 10

Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Wide bracelet

Work around the bracelet until the wires are covered. Add several more layers of ribbon to create a thicker bracelet.

Step 11

Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Make a bracelet out of duct tape

Cut the wire to size and place it in the middle of a piece of tape with an extra inch on each end.

Step 12

Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Double sided

Cut a thinner piece of duct tape that is slightly shorter than the wire. Place it on top of the cable, centered on top of the original tape. Fold over the exposed side edges and do the same at one end.

Step 13

Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Two-tone ribbon

Turn the bracelet over and add a long strip of washi tape to the center of the masking tape.

Step 14

Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Curve and shape

Bend the wire to shape the bracelet. To complete the circle, press the sticky side to the completed end.

Step 15

Three Ways to Make Duct and Washi Tape Bracelets

Ribbon pattern

Using the washi tape, cut a small vertical piece to place over the seam. Continue pattern around band at 1-inch intervals.