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???

[Applelicious]

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.

[bubalou]

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.

[SistersOfPercy]

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

[Germgirl]

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.

[DogCalledRudis]

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

[IneedAwittierNickname]

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

[samithesausage]

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.