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Starburst Wrapper Bracelet Tutorial

starburst bracelet!

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

Step 2
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Fold (hot dog) one side in to the halfway point.

Step 3
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Fold (hot dog) the other side to the halfway point.

Step 4
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Next, fold (hot dog) the whole thing in half so the raw edges you just folded are on the inside crease.

Step 5
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Fold (hot dog) in half again.

Step 6
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Fold (hamburger) in half.

Step 7
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Fold (hamburger) one side to the halfway point.

Step 8
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Fold (hamburger) the other side to the halfway point.

Repeat steps 1-8 with the next wrapper.

Step 9
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Insert points 1 and 2 into slots A and B, so it looks like this:
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Step 10
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And pull it through.

Step 11
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Continue steps 1-10

Step 12
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… until you begin to build up a chain.

Step 13
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Once you have reached the desired length… this is where it gets tricky.

Step 14
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.. 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
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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
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Insert the raw edges into the first wrapper. You’re doing the same thing we’ve been doing, but backwards.

Step 17
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Pull ends through until you reach the original folded point.

Step 18
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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.

starburst bracelet!

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!



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313 comments to Starburst Wrapper Bracelet Tutorial

  • Christina

    I lov this style and always eat dum dum’s and i passed a lot lot in school and asked for the wrappers back and now we hav like 1000 i hav been collecting 4 like 2 months thnx 4 the step by step pics <3

    Christina <3 <3

  • Miranda

    This also works insainly awesome with newspaper strips that you cut out- i just couldn’t make myslef eat that much candy!

  • Samantha

    Omigosh this was awesomee. I made one a few minutes ago. I’ve been saving the wrappers for months. Lol thanks a bunch!

  • how many do yo uneed i have a VERY tiney wrist (if this helps i am 12 yr)

  • Kim Hoglund

    Ahh!! This is so great! Thanks SO much for sharing this- and you’re pretty funny too ;)
    Yup, my teeth definitely hurt! Lol

  • maddy

    have you ever though to make a purse out of this other websites show you how but the directions are so hard to follow yours are not

  • Emily

    This was so cool!I love making these bracelets.My friends want me to make some for them!

  • Rosannaa

    I love these bracelets and this tutorial is the best I’ve seen. I tried making the bracelets before from other tutorials but it never worked. Thank you xox

  • jen

    i cant get the end.i cant finish it!!!!!!!!!!!!!its driving me nuts!!!!!

  • Alie

    I saved for like a week because i had so many friends into it! Now I have to make like 10 more though! Thanks for your awesome instructions!

  • erika

    this was a great tutorial…great pictures and awesome instructions…i agree with everyone above me! haha, thank you!!!

  • Jess

    Never understood how to close it, but I made the necklace fine and found a stapler to finish it.