Not to get how rainbow loom works?

[DogCalledRudis]

My DS1 only uses his fingers and never bothered with loom itself. Ok, so i've given in to the craze, bought the loom for myself. And i completely don't get it. I read the instructions and total crap turns out. at least DS1 finds it funny watching me fiddle and make a mess.
Are these things supposed to be understood only by children???

Bought 2 types of cheap ones. Both broke.

Have given in and bought the official Rainbow Loom. It's much better quality and would have saved me money had I just bought it in the first place. I got mine on Amazon but you can buy them in Claires shop too.

I would also recommend buying the Rainbow loom bands if you start making things beyond fishtails and other bracelets. My DDs have tried making various charms / animals but it puts a lot of strain on the bands and I've found the cheap bands just snap.

I'm ashamed to admit I love it too.

I've made several tonight and can now make fishtails, inverted fishtails, double ladders, starbursts yes I'm so proud and have no life - haha.

YouTube definitely helps and if not there are step by step photos and instructions on some.

Bought the proper loom for DD today from Claires Outlet at Cheshire Oaks. With discount it was £14 something. Worth every penny though as it's a breath of fresh air in comparison to the cheap looms. Five minutes with it and she's mastered the starburst

I bought a loom & bands on a groupon deal for about £8. I made this after watching some YouTube tutorials.
I'm stuck in hospital at the moment & DH has DSD this weekend. She found the loom & bands I bought for her & tried it out but gave up after 5 minutes. Then she saw my bracelet thingy & had apparently been asking DH all day when I'm coming home so I can show her how to make one :) it's nice to be wanted.

I've grasped the python finally. Now my ambition is to make a dog collar of this pattern

I bought cheap poundland looms today 2 have already had 1 peg snapped off, and I want to maie the harder ones. May have to invest in a proper loom

I've got two nails on the top of a square bit of wood to simulate the two finger method, and I also made a full loom with nails in the relevant places.
My son took it to school and "lost it" (gave it to one of the girls).
I can only master fishtail at the moment.