Rainbow Loom
Key Concepts
Together we will learn about these fundamental building blocks of rainbow looms
- Basics: Artists use looms, hooks, rubber bands, beads, charms and clips to create a finished product. They can create bracelets, belts, animals and more with rainbow loom bands. The only limit is the artist's imagination.
- Pattern: Rainbow loom chains are created with patterns. Artists use colors, knots and beads to create patterns in their work. The patterns can range from simple (AB-AB) to more complicated (ABDCE-EDCBA) and so on.
- Color: Artists choose different color combinations for specific reasons. The rainbow loom colors might represent a sports team, a childhood blanket, a favorite season, and more.
- Technique: In order to create rainbow loom patterns, artists stretch and knot rubber bands in different ways. Depending on the complexity of the design, artists can stretch the bands on a 2 peg loom, a 4 peg loom, or a multi-peg loom.
Learning Targets
Here are the studio habits we practice
Supplies
Here are the materials you need
Chrome Book
Headphones
Rainbow Loom Kit
Charms
Art Challenges
Before you begin your project, you must complete the following challenges:
- Basics: Practice using supplies to create a pattern on a 4 peg loom.
- Pattern: Practice using different patterns in the same chain.
- Color: Choose at least 4 colors to include in a rainbow loom chain. Be prepared to explain why you chose those colors.
- Technique: Practice the "Single Chain" and "Fishtail" patterns.
Resources
Click on your level below to find the videos you need
Beginner Videos
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors and a loom
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors, and a loom
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors, and a loom
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors, and a loom
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors, and a loom
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors, and a loom
Medium Videos
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors, a loom, and a hook
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors, a loom and beads
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors, a loom and beads
For this pattern you need bands in 2 colors, a loom and a hook
For this pattern you need bands in 2 colors, a loom and a hook
For this pattern you need bands in 4 colors, a loom and a hook
For this pattern you need bands in 4 colors, a loom and a hook
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors, a loom and a hook
For this pattern you might need a hook
Challenging Videos
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors, a loom, and a hook
For this pattern you need bands in 2 colors, a loom and a hook
For this pattern you need bands in 2 colors, a loom and a hook
For this pattern you need bands in 4 colors, a loom and a hook
For this pattern you need bands in 3 colors, a loom, hook, and a paper cheat sheet
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors, a loom and a hook
For this pattern you need a loom and a hook
For this pattern you need 3 colors, a loom and a hook
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need black, yellow and white bands, and a big hook
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need 3 colors, a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
You may need this special loom for these advanced patterns:
Advanced Videos
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors, a long loom, a hook and a cheat sheet
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need a hook, a long loom and a bead
For this pattern you need bands in at least 2 colors, a long loom, a hook and a cheat sheet
For this pattern you need bands in 4 colors, a long loom, a hook and a cheat sheet
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need yellow, blue and black bands, a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need red, white and black bands, a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need a big hook
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need 3 colors, a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need yellow, black and orange bands, a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need 3 colors, and a big hook
For this pattern you need orange, black and white bands, a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need red, orange, yellow, black and white bands, a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need 2 colors, a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need brown and white bands, a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need a hook and a long loom
For this pattern you need a big hook
Gallery
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