Rainbow Loom Heart Bracelet Tutorial: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

Updated at: 27/03/2025

Rainbow Loom bracelets were a vibrant craze, and even now, the simple charm of these colorful creations persists. The endless possibilities for design and color combinations make them a fun and engaging craft for people of all ages, from children learning basic dexterity to adults seeking a relaxing, creative outlet. Learning to make these bracelets can be incredibly rewarding, allowing you to craft unique gifts or simply enjoy the satisfying process of weaving. The iconic heart bracelet, a classic and beloved design, is a perfect starting point for beginners.

This tutorial will guide you through creating your own beautiful Rainbow Loom heart bracelet with easy-to-follow instructions and clear visuals. Whether you're a complete novice or looking for a refreshingly simple project, prepare to be amazed at how quickly you can create this charming accessory. Let's dive into the step-by-step process and start making your own Rainbow Loom heart bracelet today!

Preparation and Safety Guidelines

Tools Needed
  • Rainbow Loom
  • Hook
  • C or S Clip
  • 16 Red Bands
  • 15 Pink Bands
  • 25 White Bands
Safety Guidelines
  • Always supervise young children when using Rainbow Loom bands. Small bands pose a choking hazard.
  • Be mindful of stretching the bands too tightly, as this can cause them to snap and potentially injure eyes or skin.
  • Dispose of broken or unusable bands responsibly to prevent accidental ingestion or environmental harm.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Loom

    • Ensure the three rows are offset, with the middle row closest to you and the pin openings facing away.
    Prepare your loom: Ensure the three rows are offset, with the middle row closest to you and the pin openings facing away.
    Prepare Your Loom

  2. Initial Band Placement

    • Stretch a red band over the first pins of each row, forming a triangle. Push it down to make room.
    • Place a white band on the first pin of the middle row, stretching it to the second pin of the left row. Repeat to the right row.
    • Place a pink band on the first pin of the left row, stretching it to the second pin of the middle row. Repeat to the right row.
    Add pink bands: Place a pink band on the first pin of the left row, stretching it to the second pin of the middle row. Repeat to the right row.Add pink bands: Place a pink band on the first pin of the left row, stretching it to the second pin of the middle row. Repeat to the right row.Add pink bands: Place a pink band on the first pin of the left row, stretching it to the second pin of the middle row. Repeat to the right row.
    Initial Band Placement

  3. Establish the Pattern

    • Continue with the pattern of white, pink, red, pink. White bands are placed on the last pin with colored bands on the middle row, stretching diagonally to the left and right.
    • Place colored bands under the last white bands placed, repeating the pink, red pattern.
    • Continue the pattern of white diagonal bands followed by colored bands until you reach the second to last pins on the left and right rows.
    Repeat pattern until end of loom: Continue the pattern of white diagonal bands followed by colored bands until you reach the second to last pins on the left and right rows.Repeat pattern until end of loom: Continue the pattern of white diagonal bands followed by colored bands until you reach the second to last pins on the left and right rows.Repeat pattern until end of loom: Continue the pattern of white diagonal bands followed by colored bands until you reach the second to last pins on the left and right rows.
    Establish the Pattern

  4. Complete the Loom

    • Instead of adding bands diagonally from the middle row, stretch white bands straight up to the last pin on the middle row. Add final colored bands as usual.
    • Create a cap band (figure 8 shape), place it on the last pin of the middle row.
    Cap band: Create a cap band (figure 8 shape), place it on the last pin of the middle row.Cap band: Create a cap band (figure 8 shape), place it on the last pin of the middle row.
    Complete the Loom

  5. Looming Process

    • Turn the loom around, use your hook to loom the bands. Start with red bands, then white bands, following a diagonal pattern for the remaining bands.
    • Continue the pattern of hooking diagonal white bands, then colored bands from the middle row to the left and right.
    • Continue hooking the white and colored bands until you reach the end of the loom. Hook the final triangle red band to the last pin on the middle row.
    Finishing the loom: Continue hooking the white and colored bands until you reach the end of the loom. Hook the final triangle red band to the last pin on the middle row.Finishing the loom: Continue hooking the white and colored bands until you reach the end of the loom. Hook the final triangle red band to the last pin on the middle row.Finishing the loom: Continue hooking the white and colored bands until you reach the end of the loom. Hook the final triangle red band to the last pin on the middle row.
    Looming Process

  6. Remove from Loom

    • Use a hook and white band to carefully remove the bracelet from the loom.
    Removing from loom: Use a hook and white band to carefully remove the bracelet from the loom.
    Remove from Loom

  7. Extend the Bracelet

    • Add bands of your choice to one side of the bracelet. Loom these bands to extend the bracelet to your wrist size.
    Bracelet extension: Add bands of your choice to one side of the bracelet. Loom these bands to extend the bracelet to your wrist size.
    Extend the Bracelet

  8. Attach Clasp

    • Attach a C or S clip to both sides of the bracelet to complete it.
    Attach clip: Attach a C or S clip to both sides of the bracelet to complete it.
    Attach Clasp

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Tips

  • If you are confused at any point, rewind the video and follow along carefully.
  • For a neater finish, you can loosen the bands as you loom.
  • Be careful when removing the bracelet from the loom to prevent breaking the bands.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

1. Uneven Tension

Reason: Inconsistent tightness while stretching the rubber bands can lead to a lopsided or misshapen heart.
Solution: Maintain even tension throughout the weaving process by using a consistent pulling force.

2. Incorrect Number of Rubber Bands

Reason: Using too few or too many rubber bands in each step can distort the heart shape or make it difficult to complete the pattern.
Solution: Carefully follow the instructions and double-check the number of bands needed for each row.

FAQs

What do I do if I run out of rubber bands in the middle of making the heart?
Don't worry! Simply tie off the current section securely (a surgeon's knot works well), add a new rubber band color if desired, and continue weaving. The color change will likely add a nice little design element to your bracelet.