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!
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I know this has probably been said a thousand times, but the ending instructions, for connecting it all, make absolutely no sense. I ended up using a needle and thread.
After 7 hours, i finally finished. that first step really got me!!!!
thanks to share it, i have never seen a site where the way to do those things was so perfect¡¡¡ Here in Mexico there are bags also and with your tutorial i will try to do that. thanks a bunch
this is pritty cool i have never seen this before
i made one ans it same out great! thanks for putting it up! its so gr8 and helpful
always me,
marra
I just made one out of gum wrappers… it turned out a little weird becasue the wrappers are longer than they are wide when they’re folded, but it looks nice enough. It’s orange and pink!
i think they made the wrappers smaller….mine are too small!!! help! Am i doing in wrong?
heyy love the idea! but i dont understand how to do the end plz plz help!
This also works really well with the paper wrappers on packs of stick gum (Big Red, Juicy Fruit, etc.)!
thank you a ton! its summer now and i have soooooo much free time on my hands that i get restless. this gives me something to do with my jittery hands and i can daydream while doing it :)
youre the best!
thanx!
this didnt help! my bracelet fell apart!
i just finished mine now & i love it! it took me 3 packages of starburst & only about 30 minutes. ending it is tricky, but now you can’t even tell where it ended! i love it ? thanks for the instructions!!
when i get to step 5 does the starburst wrapper ave to be like really thin.?
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well i loved the begging pics but i dont get how to close it now i have 5 links but dont know how to close em :(
I really dont get how to finish or tie it together at all!!!!! But i was looking around and this was the only website that goes step by step WITH PICTURES!!! Anyway great job at doing such a great job. But i SO dont get the last 3 steps!!!!
OMG!!!! i like messed up a lot! LOL! but it really works but now my teeth really hurt! LOL!! kitty cat (=^_^=) teehee
Omg! Thx sooo much. I saw some of these on tv about 3 years ago and I always wanted to know how to make them because they were so expensive. Just one question: how to make it doubled rowed?
would appreciate some help- email: anislady44@gmail.com
im confused on how to make the ending link
this is so amazing thankyou sooo much for showing me how to do it ! there alot of funn to have :)
I really love making these bracelets i make them with assorted wrappers it turns out great I have troubles starting them out thanks to this page it helps me out thanks so much
Chelsea
WOW! I am so excited about this. I’m going to make like 10,000 starbursts bracelets!! AH!
mannn, i could make one of these when i was like 8 years old and googled it when i remembered about them..and now i cant do it. >_< ftw.
Hey I tried really hard but they willl never stay together!!! I know its something wrong with my brain. i will figure it out someday!!!
hey i am back and i started making it!!! i havent done much because i dont have many starbursts!!! here is a pic:/Users/dw4512/Pictures/iPhoto Library/Originals/2009/Aug 6, 2009/Photo 12.jpg
for some reason my computer wont show the pic… sorry =(
That’s awesome! I used this same pattern, only with 16 dollar bills. It looks great!
my friend & i had a really fun time making these bracelets. we made it the desired lengths we want, but we are unsure of how to connect the end to the beginning. is there anyway you could explain it better than how you did above?
I don’t think a guy can get away with one of these on but they make great gifts for the ladys ;)
is it possible to make this into a basket using the same consept?
i made a chain out of wrappers its taller than i am :0
Thanks for the awesome idea!! I’ll have to start eating lots of Starbursts! That won’t be a problem though ;)
thanks so much for helping me make my first wrapper bracelet. just so you know i made it out of gum wrappers. i tried to find similar knowledge about casting off, but the youtube video i watched was too blurry and comfusing. once again thanks a bunch. :-) <—— was me when i completed my bracelet.
i luv this! it is so cool! i tried finishing it but then it broke so i think i did it wrong so i just ended up stapling it lol :) but its super cool, im on my second rite now!
wow this is fantastic, i only every make purses out of wrappers but now i have an amazing new option!!!!! thanks agian!!!!
i did this with dum-dum wrappers and its so cute!!1
i love these starburst wrapper braclets so amazing and fun!my friend made them for me, and she did a really good job and I wanted to know how to make it, very fun and creative.
Thanks for the tutorial! :3 I’ve been meaning to do this for a while but never got to it…now I can show it off! >:) haha it was a bit tricky, but I had fun eating all the starburst in the making of the bracelet.
I love it :D But could you please help me with the very last part ? I can’t figure out how to stick to last one into the other one !
this is so cool! i made one for me and now everyone wants one for their birthday and stuff! its crazy! it takes quite a bit of starburst wrappers and a wee bit of superglue here and there for secureness, but other than that it is real easy and cute!
thank you so much for this. my friend had one and i couldnt figure out how to make them. she was like oh you use hot glue, but thanks for giving me a way to do it without glue! i got a little frustrated when i couldnt figure out how to end it so i ended up stapling the two ends together(: it took me like 4 hours to make but it was definitly worth it. thanks.
Thanks Soooo much!!! It was very clear and ez to understand!! I’m glad someone post a site.
step 1 was almost too hard for me
I love this cute website. I made lots of things from this site. I love the bracelate too much! kudos to you for making this site.Now all I have to do is save up candy and use the wrappers. just one question to ask. How many wrappers does it take? My wrist is larger size and I want to make them for gifts. This is my emeail at Itsmaria11@live.com (no spam please)
Thanks so much for your easy to follow instructions. If you’re not a fan of starburst or can’t afford that many packs (I live on a preschool teacher’s salary!) you can cut magazine pages up into rectangles and it works great!
i made the bracelet and then i couldn’t figure out how to do the end connectiong the ends. and when i tried the whole bracelet broke! i was so upset, it took like three days.
thanks though, your tutorial was a great help!
I love starbursts and always wondered what I could do with them. Thanks for the innovative idea.
mine turned out horrible, but i still love it(:
thank you for the creative idea!
Thank you for this!
It took many days of telling people to give mr their wrappers from the packs at our lunch