Starburst Wrapper Bracelet Tutorial

So, have you been wondering how to make the amazing bracelets from Starburst wrappers? A simple folding method, plus some finishing tips, will help you make your very own Starburst bracelet. Using these simple instructions, you’ll soon memorize the folding pattern, and it’ll be a piece of cake! (or candy..) The average bracelet takes 30-36 Starburst wrappers, so save up! Asking friends to unwrap carefully and “donate” helps quite a bit. Also, to avoid candy binges and sugar highs, unwrapping all your Starbursts and saving them in a ziploc bag for later munching is helpful.

You can make this bracelet from any rectangular wrapper: dum dum wrappers, tootsie roll wrappers, most gum wrappers, now and laters… be creative, there are lots of options!

Keep in mind that when you have finished, you need the bracelet big enough to slide on and off your wrist without too much trouble. Because of the folding method, the bracelet will stretch slightly, so this shouldn’t be much of a problem.. but be careful. This is the only tutorial that contains the ending method that blends in with the rest of the bracelet; it’s very tricky but entirely feasible.

Click on any of the photos for a larger view.

Step 1

Take your first wrapper… and flip it over.
I know, it’s tricky.

Step 2

Fold (hot dog) one side in to the halfway point.

Step 3

Fold (hot dog) the other side to the halfway point.

Step 4

Next, fold (hot dog) the whole thing in half so the raw edges you just folded are on the inside crease.

Step 5

Fold (hot dog) in half again.

Step 6

Fold (hamburger) in half.

Step 7

Fold (hamburger) one side to the halfway point.

Step 8

Fold (hamburger) the other side to the halfway point.

Repeat steps 1-8 with the next wrapper.

Step 9

Insert points 1 and 2 into slots A and B, so it looks like this:
 

Step 10
 
And pull it through.

Step 11

Continue steps 1-10…

Step 12

… until you begin to build up a chain.

Step 13

Once you have reached the desired length… this is where it gets tricky.

Step 14

.. fold one more wrapper the same way as the others, but then unfold the last two folds. Insert these raw edges into the same spots in the “V”.

Step 15

Pull the two ends of the bracelet close together, and hold the edges of your long “V” over both edges of the end of the other side.

Step 16

Insert the raw edges into the first wrapper. You’re doing the same thing we’ve been doing, but backwards.

Step 17

Pull ends through until you reach the original folded point.

Step 18

Tuck the raw edges into the previous wrapper, so it looks just like the other wrappers in the chain.
tip!   at this point, i find it helpful to use a paperclip or similar item to push the wrappers through.

And you’re done! Congratulations! :D

I’d love to see pictures or hear about your bracelet-making adventures! Post a comment and/or pictures!