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Where can I find more tutorials for other styles of loom bands?

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You can find tutorials on YouTube, loomlove.com, or instructables.com. You can also get inspiration and ideas from Instagram and Pinterest.

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My bracelet falls apart when I tie the C clip to the rubber band. Should I restart?

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If your bracelet falls apart completely, then you should try again. But if it doesn't fall apart completely, you can simply put the bracelet back into the rainbow loom and fix the placement of your rubber bands. Make sure you have followed the instructions carefully in order to make the bracelet work.

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How long does the fishtail take to make? Is it easy?

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It really depends, it can be 10 minutes for the easier fishtails and the difficult ones can take 20 minutes or more. If you start at your level and concentrate, it shouldn't take too long.

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My bracelet is twisted and looks really weird. Is this because I put the bands on twisted?

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Yes. Only the first band should be twisted; all others should be put on straight.

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What if I don't have clips?

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You can try to tie the rubber bands together, like when you first started looping them together.

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Can I make my own fishtail style?

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Yes! There are many different types of fishtails. You can do any color(s) or styles you want.

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I sometimes mess up on the colors, do I have to redo it?

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No. If you make a mistake, you can change the pattern of your bracelet to make it very pretty.

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How many rubber bands should be used in a fishtail?

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It depends on your wrist size. If you have a larger wrist, you will need more than if you have a small wrist.

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How do I get an S or C clip?

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All bags of rubber bands come with one or the other. You also get an amount with the loom when you buy one.

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I am still stuck on the first one. What should I do?

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Practice makes perfect. You will break through. Just read the steps carefully, and reread them step by step while doing the fishtail.

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Step 6 says "Continue until." What does that mean?

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Step 6/"Continue until" means keep placing bands (straight not twisting) and putting the bottom bands over the top ones until you reach the length desired to fit your wrist.

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Which color is the best?

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You can use your own colors, or color patterns.

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How many looms are needed for a fishtail?

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One.

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Should I use bands that have two colors on or just use single color ones?

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It is your choice.

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How can I avoid hurting my fingers on a loom?

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You can use a hook so you're not using your fingers. If you don't have a hook, you can sometimes put ice on your fingers before you loom, which will numb them and prevent any pain.

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What do I do if I messed up my fishtail bracelet?

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Just restart. Practice always make perfect. If you cannot do it on a loom, do it on your fingers just how you make a normal fish tail. If it hurts, use 2 pencils.

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How do I tie the rubber bands together?

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To make a fishtail bracelet, you don't need to tie any bands together unless you wish to end the bracelet with a slip knot instead of a clip. If this is the case, just slip one part of a band under the other part and pull.

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What happens if when I tie the C clip, it makes only the middle band fall out?

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If you're having trouble with the C clip, try an S clip as they can be easier for this bracelet. A lot of it is down to technique, practice makes perfect!

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