Hi I am new to the hobby and I see alot of awesome patterns and awesome skills I been making a lot of cool stuff. But I see where some people use beads and such and I have used some beads but would like to know what beads are best to use? And what are your thoughts on Wrapitloom by Rainbow Loom? I really enjoy making bracelets but can it go beyond that like neckless and head bands... I wanna learn everything...
Yes, it does go beyond necklaces and bracelets! You can make charms as well, either 3d or 2d. Then there is loomigurumi, which is looming with only a hook - you can make bigger 3d projects like that.
For beads? I use either pony beads, glass beads, or large hole seed beads. The seed beads look the best to me :) And if you wanted to use beads, the large hole seed beads are the way t go. (it has to be LARGE HOLE because it will squeez the rubber band a lot, plus it's harder to get on) :)
Now, the Wrap it Loom, well, my friend got it and says it makes cool bracelets and it's pretty easy. I have a loom similar to the Wrap it Loom, but the Wrap it Loom looks easier to use, and actually, it is. Beautiful bracelets + easy to make = amazing. So I would say its a pretty awesome loom! :D
Happy Looming! :D
Okay thank you for your response I will have to fine some patterns to do some 3d projects and give them a try. :)
Good luck and have fun! And if you search here on loom community under "Loomigurumi" or "Charm" there will be a lot of tutorials on how to make those things :)
You can always use pony beads or letter beads that have a bigger hole in them. I use them all the time and they seem to work the best!
Yeah, same as loomgirl777, letter beads and pony beads DO work the best, it just depends on how you want it to look. (which I, personally, like the look of the seed beads the best.) Try different kinds of beads to see which you like best! :D
I've never used seed beads, since I use pony beads for my feelinspiffy designs and craft eyes for my loomigurumi designs. What could I use seed beads for?
I use seed beads for bracelets and maybe they would work for small eyes instead of a cap band on a small charm. Seed beads are smaller and can be shiny or see-through and they look really pretty and nice on bracelets! :D
Thanks! I found some charms to use them for!