LOOM BANDS MADE EASY!!!

Good day everyone, Hope everyone is having a great day? Let's get back to crafts! I want to introduce something very colourful and easy to make. Loom bands!!! I tried it out and it was easy, thanks to my

little cousin. It's adorable when done correctly. You can make bracelets or even hair bands.

YAAAAY!!! Something like this. These are loom band knotted bracelets which are only made from fishtail stitches. It's about adding loom bands and knotting them with  fishtail stitches on both sides.
MATERIALS
-Loop band clip
-Loop bands
-Hook
-Clips (S-clip or C-clip)

 The steps needed to make a loom band bracelet are:
- Set up your loom band kits

-Place the first band diagonally starting from the middle peg.

-Place the second band diagonally starting from where you stopped with the first band. Repeat the

process in a zig-zag pattern.

-Grab the second band from the first middle peg from underneath the first band with your hook.
-Flip the band so that it bends over the next band above it in the next row.

-Repeat this process.

-Add your clip at the end and hook the last band at the other end to it. See what you get.

NOTE: You can use double bands to get a tighter bracelet.

Picture source: wikiHOW

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HOW TO MAKE LASSO FLAT-PACKED SLIPPERS.

    Hi everyone, how are you doing today? Still on creativity, I want to introduce a new piece.I know we could be cold at some point in time and we definitely need to keep our feet warm. The lasso flat-packed slippers is definitely going to work out for us and this is perfect. We can also use it during winter in some parts of the world. Come on, let's learn!
     The birth of the first pair of Lasso flat-packed slippers came through the use of a piece of spare felt and a sneaker lace. Now, you can make the flat-packed slippers through the use of a single piece of wool felt, a leather sole and a cotton lace( preferably red, green, yellow, blue or black). It can be done with simple and affordable tooling.

These are some examples of the lasso flat-packed slippers. After 164 prototypes, the design was perfected.

To make an 'improvised' flat-packed slippers, get your single piece of wool felt (5mm thick) with your leather sole attached. Don't forget your cotton lace. Lace the wool felt through the holes on the edges so it forms a perfect fitted shape.

 The slippers are flat packed and easily take shape when you lace the edges properly. It is simple and very affordable to make.

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BEAD MAKING

 Hello everyone, how are you all doing?? I hope everyone is good. I have been writing more on inspirational topics for months. Now, I want to bring out the industrial spice of life. Today, I'll like to introduce everyone to bead making.

What is bead making?
Bead making is an ancient craft universally practised among various ethnic groups in Nigeria. Beads are small, round/curved perforated objects which are sometimes painted. They are usually strung to form necklaces or bracelets or even attached to garments to yield a decorative effect. The act of using beads to make earrings, bracelets, bags, necklaces etc is called "bead making".

STEPS IN MAKING A BEAD NECKLACE
Materials needed
-Side-cutters
-Crimps
-Beads
-Tigertail wires
-Bolt ring clasps
-Chain nose pliers
-Closed jump rings

Procedures
1. Choose a good location where you can concentrate more. Also, gather your beading materials.
2. Select a length and determine your necklace style.
3. Use your bead stringing materials to make as many strings as you like.
4. Use your crimping beads to attach to the ends of the wire(s) to one jump ring on each end. Use the crimp wires to crimp the beads and flatten then until they permanently hold together.
5. Attach the chains and closure to your beaded wire using the chain nose pliers. Don't forget to measure the length.

BEADING MATERIALS

With all these steps, I hope you can make a bead necklace now. It's so easy that in the twinkle of an eye, you are done. Try this out and make a living with bead making. Have a great day!

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