Q&A for How to Make a Starburst Bracelet Using the Rainbow Loom

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    How many bands do I need?
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    You'll need 36 bands for the stars, 26 for the outer edge, 7 doubled over to hold it all together and a couple extra for the extension. So, you'll want 69 bands plus 12 -15.
  • Question
    Where can I find more detailed steps?
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    You can find a few detailed videos on YouTube. Just search: how to make a starburst bracelet rainbow loom.
  • Question
    How do I hook on the last band?
    Community Answer
    Hook it like you would hook a single bracelet then attach an 'S' or 'C' clip.
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    What can I do if I don't have a hook to weave the bracelet?
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    You can try using a fork or a toothpick. The fork is better, because it's more curved than the toothpick.
  • Question
    How do I make my own rainbow loom hook?
    Community Answer
    You could try using a fork instead.
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    How do I fix mistakes that I make on my loom?
    Community Answer
    Reverse the same steps you followed, carefully. This won't work all the time, but you can try.
  • Question
    How can I make it without pegs?
    Community Answer
    You can’t, unfortunately. This bracelet is too intricate, and you use all the pegs to make it. You can make fishtail bracelets without pegs though!
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    What do I do if one of the bands snap when I'm taking it off the loom?
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    You can either restart and reuse the bands that haven't snapped, or you can try to add another band and glue it.
  • Question
    How do I make a Starburst Bracelet using a long loom?
    Community Answer
    Just make the bracelet smaller. There is 12 pegs on the side. Both sides. You can you use 12 pegs or you can use all the pegs, it's up to you.
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    How do I make an extension for the starburst bracelet?
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    Just add more rubber band on the border, but also be careful to note that the number of starbursts should match it.
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    I don't have an S- or C-clip. What can I use instead?
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    You can use another rubber band. Just put it through the two end spots and tie it in a knot.
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    How do you loop the bands together in the end?
    Linnie
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    Loop the final bands on the left and right sides to the middle peg. Then, take another band and slide it through the the middle peg using your hook. Make your extension, attach the bracelet to the end, loop the bands forward, and clip them together.
  • Question
    How can I make it if don't have the thing she's using?
    Community Answer
    Are you talking about the loom? This particular bracelet is difficult to make, so you need a loom.
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