Kids can create their own rubber band finery by simply repeating the loop knot shown below and adding beads. Wear it with a dress, jeans — or even quadruple-wrapped around a wrist or ankle as a bracelet or anklet.
- Materials
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- Colorful rubber bands (we used 15 2 1/2- by 1/16-inch bands for a 30-inch-long belt)
- Clear beads (we used 50) with a 3/16-inch or larger hole (available in multipacks at craft or bead stores)
- 1 large bead with a 3/16-inch hole (for clasp)
- Scissors
- Instructions
Use a loop knot to attach 2 rubber bands.
Add a bead, or several, to the second band. If you like, tie spacer knots between the beads. Leave enough space at the end to attach the next band. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the belt is the length you want.
To create a clasp, thread the large bead onto the last band on one end and knot it to secure. Leave the loop for decoration or cut it off. On the other end, thread a small bead onto the last band and knot it so that you have a loop that fits securely over the big bead.

If you’re going to order precious jewelry with gems, it’s also critical to understand whether the stones are natural or if their colors have been enhanced.