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A stack of paper bracelets.
Print Recipe

Paper Bracelet

Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 4 bracelets
Cost: $1

Equipment

  • 1 pair of scissors or paper trimmer
  • 1 Single hole punch

Ingredients

  • 1 piece printer paper assorted colors
  • 4 metal brad fasteners
  • 1 printable template see blog post

Instructions

  • Print and cut out the template. You can print on any paper. Cut along the solid black lines on the outside of the bracelets and along the 2 lines down each individual bracelet.
    Cutting out a paper bracelet template using a paper trimmer.
  • Braid the paper strands. Use a standard 3-strand braid technique to braid the 3 strips together, alternating between left over center and then right over center. The bottom will need to be flipped around as you go, then untangled at the end.
    Braiding the 3 strands of a paper bracelet.
  • Punch holes in the ends. Use a single hole punch to cut out the 2 black dots at the ends of the bracelet.
    Punching a hole in the end of a paper to attach a fastener.
  • Secure with a metal fastener. Wrap the bracelet around your wrist and line up the holes. Slide a metal fastener through the holes and bend the flaps out flat to secure it.
    A metal fastener holding the ends of a paper bracelet together.