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!
dudeee, i loved this
i wanted to make one of these for the longest time, and it really confused me how to put it together but i finally figured it out
thanksss
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THESE IS SOO MUCH FUN :) i have always wanted to make one of these but i didnt no how … then i whent on to your website and it teached me everything step by step thanks !!! :)
just a question, it seems you only use red, pink, and yellow wrappers.
are those the only ones you eat?
thankkkyou so muchh.
i just have one question.
i dont understand how to connectt themm?!
please help! thankkks.
i love this, and i got the chain, but im still having trouble with connecting the two ends… any help from anyone?
I understand everything up until # 9 and from there I don’t know how the two wrappers go together. Which is too bad since today I counted my collection and there’s 100. So if someone could explain a bit more..? that would be great.
omggggg its so awesome but jeez took me long enough lol i started at 2:40 got done at 5:30 lol:/
I DID IT.! :]]!! WHAA HOOOO!
This is such a good idea. I love starburst. instead of throwing the wrappers away, now i can make a bracelet! cool
good job
This is really cool! I’m doing it right now, it takes soooo long though!
this is sooo cool!! i finally got how, to do the end!!!
thanks!!
what would be a good idea for keeping them for a long time.
would like superglueing as you go work?
These are super! I can’t wait until we have enough wrappers.
I just found out yesterday that you can do this with hershy kiss wrappers too thought its a lot harder.
You just have to add one more step in at the beginning.
-fold the wrapper in half and fold one side to the halfway point
-fold it in half again making a NEW crease
-continue with folding both sides to the middle as with starburst
These take a lot of patience and gentle hands so as not to rip the foil.
Wow this is great. On our show a few weeks ago, this girl decked out here ENTIRE prom outfit and her dates outfit with starbucks wrappers! She actually made the dress out of it. Check it out here:
http://www.threadbanger.com/thread-heads/episode/THR_20080125
OMG OMG OMG I LOVE it!! its so cool (umm idont get the last part but im still trying) I love u soo much lol jk im gonna rock it at school on monday && ppl are gonna hate lol Do you kno how to do the earings cuz they sound intresting thank u thank u thank u!!! Oh i love this
Ive made these bracelets before but the way you do it is so much easier… now i am working on a belt for my friend. any ideas?
after all the stomache akes and rotting teeth i had a pretty good time making these bracelets wen i was home from school sick it defenetly kept me busy. thanx=)=)=)=)=)
i thought that these braclets were so cool wtih starburst rappers that i thought they would probally work with dumdum rappers too. and it did! they are really cool and have lots more colors to choose from!
OMG! that is amazing.. it works soo well and ur gide helps soo much.. i tried 3 different sites.. and yours is the best.!! awsome
I have one of these made from juicy fruit wrappers from when I was a kid (20 + years ago) My mom made it and I have always wondered how she did it (she is gone now) Thank you for posting this!
I LOVE IT! It was agreat birthday present for my friend…it really saved my butt! Though you might want to be a little clearer on the last few steps 15 16 17 18. Thanx!
-Tori
i am on step 11 and i have no idea what to do someone HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i don’t get how to do the last few steps to finish it off..
omggg! i just made one using your steps and it came out awsome. the tutorial was so clear and easier than i expected to do. thnaks for the helpppp! =)
thanks
i’ve always wanted to do one of these
i’ve beenworking on it for5 min. and i am almost done!!!!
Thanks! ive always wondered how to make them… and since its right after easter i made mine out of chocolate egg wrappers!
That is so cute. I’ve never seen one before and your instructions are great.
Now I have a project to do during class! Yay!
yayayyyyay it was a bit tricky but we got it!!!!!! yaya