Big news! The Starburst Wrapper Bracelet Tutorial
It’s only $1.99 and with the Kindle version, you can take this handy step-by-step guide wherever you’re going to be folding! Giving the e-book along with a pack of Starburst wrappers would be an excellent gift.
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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. It looks like a lot of steps, but after you’ve made a few links you’ll have the folding method memorized. The average bracelet takes 30-36 Starburst wrappers, so save up! Ask friends to unwrap carefully and “donate”, and to avoid candy binges and sugar highs, unwrap all your Starbursts and save them in a ziploc bag for later. You can save money by buying Starbursts in bulk from Amazon
If you’re clever, 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 to be 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. Steps 1-8 give 1 completed link.
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 making links (steps 1-8) and adding them on (steps 9 & 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
Make one more link the same way as the others (steps 1-8), 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. That’s the easiest way to think about it. It’s hard to photograph and explain, but if you’re making it look like all the other links, you’re doing it right.
Step 17
Pull ends through until you reach the original folded point, and 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. This is the trickiest part, and will require a bit of fiddling.
And you’re done! Congratulations!
I’d love to see pictures or hear about your bracelet-making adventures! Post a comment and/or pictures!
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this helps alot thanks soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much.
how thank you so much. I still dont get the ending but i will try.
So cute tutorial for kids. thanks a lots
Hey this i an aweaome idea
This was fun, but I didn’t have enough starburst wrappers. I bought the king size starburst too, so I don’t know why I didn’t have enough. How many did you use to make yours?
She said she used around 30-36(:
Awesome idea! Though- you’ll have to make it pretty big because it is not stretchy so it has to fit over your hand and thick part of your wrist…
nothing says you have to loop the ends together BEFORE you put it on your wrist. wrap it around your wrist first, then tie the bracelet off — like EVERY bracelet besides sillybandz.
If I wanted to use magazine paper instead of starburst wrappers, what are the lenghts each piece should be?
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Thank you sooo much! This is soo cool! Im making them for all of my friends and now Im more poular at my school now, and everyone says hi to me!
I LOVE THIS :D IT IS AMAZING, WORE IT FOR MY WEDDING <3 XOXOXOXOX
hey this really is a superb gift for anyone’s mate…really a nyc hand made gift…..:).. i m trying to make it ..not get the ending but vl try..
I would like to know about how many it takes to make one of these bracelets. I love the idea though.
Hi, Can I use this idea for my gcse coursework? I think its a brilliant idea.
Hi,
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wow! this is so fun i love it i am in the middle of making one and it is coming out great! it is such a great idea to not throw out the wrappers and use them to make really cool bracelets. did you know that you can make these out of gum wrappers too? well thanks for the great website!
i hope there is more to come
lili
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This was a great explanation. I couldn’t make one though, it was too hard for me
do you think there is a more simple way to do the ending!? I just cant get it!:/
Kayla – some people have said they paperclip or staple the ends, you could even just tape it if you want! It’s just like paper, so there are tons of options.
I saw today in Walmart that they had bags of Starburst in themes….one was called “Fave Reds” and gave you only the cherry, strawberry, and watermelon flavors…would make a great color combination for a bracelet…just shades of red and pink.
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