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!
How about many wrappers do you need?
These Bracelets are sooooo cool and i know my friends sister makes belts out of them!!
i love it how you made this it ………….AMAZING…………….. thanks
its easy to make once you get used to it. ive made one for all my friends!
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Thanks so much! So I would assume to make one of those stylish candy wrapper bags, you would just make the pieces longer, and somehow weave them in and out of each other??? I’d appreciate it if you could explain that. Again, thanks for the bracelet, I’m going to get to work right away!
I’ve always wanted to learn how to make these!!! :) thanks!! I first saw them when my friend got one from her boyfriend. He also learned how to make them! Still I was afraid to ask so I looked online today, brought some starburst, and worked on it! Thankfully I have sisters so they helped me eat them!!
Now I have accomplished another craft!! Thanks again!!!
I sat on a bus for thirty some hours coming back from a trip and made one of these for my boyfriend in my boredom. Before I knew it I had five or six girls and guys asking me to make them one! It was a ton of fun to share the candies and make the bracelets!
have starburst wrapers got smaller?
i had to use 2 at a time for each little bit.
I love the bracelets! Very Creative. I’m making one for me and my mom. They look awesome!!! It’s funny because in grade 2 my co-op had one and i liked it!!
Im going to try to make one of these bracelets. If anyone would like to make me one f0r free. . . . .ill give you my mailing address. :]
I am currently in the process of making an entire outfit with starburst wrappers. I’ve already made a necklace and when I was younger I made a blanket for my doll.
ATTENTION:
Does anyone know what is best for sticking the wrappers to the dress/skirt?
thanx so much but the last few are not so clear so i just made my own
hei i loved the colors you used.. i’m impressed!!
i had tried going to mcallen for some of em ..cause you know i live in mexico..and we dont have of those
thanks for sharing your idea
but i really didnt understood how to close the bracelet =s
but anyways i enjoy alot doing this stuff
This is so kool thanks for putting this up but i get stuck at step 9 when you put the two rappers togther so if anybody could help just e-mail me
thanks
i figured it out never mind lol thanks for puttin this up lol
you can use other wrapers too like i use chinese candy wrapers it was not that sweet
Hey thanks for putting this up.
I’ve always wonder how these bracelets are made.
I’m doing one right now and it looks really cool.
i really enjoyed doin this bracelet it was amazing the way it came out
Thank you so much for posting this awsome craft! Now when I get bored in nap time at camp I can make these!
i didnt get the last part of how you end the bracelet!!:S
SUPER COOL!
Thanks sooooo much, a girl at camp had one of these and she couldnt tell me how to make it cuz som1 gave it to her. I have a ton of wrappers saved so now I can use em! Thanx bunches!!!
OMG these bracelets are awesome I figured out everything by myself but the finishing. Thanks!
I made one with Berries and Creme and Original and it is awesome. I just bought a huge Tropical bag and can’t wait to use it up! THANKS!!!
i remember doing this in high school but i had totally forgot and when i saw your website i got soooo excited! haha thank you!!!
my friend used to make these when we were freshmen in high school (2002)and now im a sophmore in college, and I am just finsing how to make these. thanks
We used to make these when I was a kid!! (Am I showing my age here? LOL) Only we used gum wrappers. But I had long forgotten how to do it. I can’t wait to do this and show my sister! What a hoot!
Thanks so much for posting this!
I started making these for my daughter. I put clear tape over the top and cut them in half before making my folds. I found out my daughter has been selling them in school ( no wonder she wanted so many lol).
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thank you for being this creative but im really just wndering how many things did it tke to do this?
this is so cool. My friend isaac gave me one, but i never figured out how to make them. So…..THANK YOU!!! :]
Now im going to make a bajillion and give them to my friends.