{Trending} | Loom Bands

So the freshest trend among primary school and middle school kids is not a video game, a TV show or a movie. It’s not an app, a song with an accompanying silly dance or a boy band. The latest thing that kids are crazy about is a crafting phenomenon called LOOM BANDS.

So basically, loom bands are these colourful rubber bracelets that you make by weaving these little rubber bands together with a hook. I can’t make them myself because I have two left hands but my 10 year old brother is a pro. He is so into making these bracelets that he passed on a Guardians of the Galaxy Lego set and chose to get tons of those rubber bands instead at a toy store over the weekend.

What I love about this trend is not only that it encourages kids to use their hands and get creative but it also has aesthetic and fashion value. You can stack a few for some unique arm candy or add an edgy charm. Even Kate Middleton was spotted wearing a few so they are definitely on-trend in the fashion world.

Here is some "loomspiration" for you. ;) The packs of rubber bands cost anything from R15-R40 and come in tons of different colours. There are also various videos online that will teach you how to loom but I suggest you go to your nearest little sibling, cousin, niece or nephew and ask them to make you a few. You can pay them (R5 per band is the going rate I think but you should pay extra for the more intricate ones) for their effort, give them a huge confidence boost and be on trend all at the same time!

How do you feel about loom bands?

Until next time

Love and sparkles

Zaakira xox