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How to Customize Silly Bandz

Silly Bandz are silicone rubber bracelets that come in various shapes and colors, and they've become very popular with children worldwide. As of the date of publication, they retail for $5 for a bag of 24 bracelets. The distributor of this kids' fashion craze, BCP Imports, offers versions based on themes such as animals and holidays, as well as officially licensed ones based on comic books, video games and other pop culture icons. Children can get creative by customizing their own bracelets with one-of-a-kind designs that will enhance their collection.

Things You'll Need

  • Internet connection
  • Computer, smartphone or tablet
  • Tube of silicone sealant
  • Oral syringe
  • Food coloring
  • Toothpicks
  • Pen or pencil
  • Tape
  • Waxed paper
  • Sticky-back note -- about 3 inches square
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Instructions

  1. Ordering Customized Silly Bandz

    • 1

      Log on to Sillybandz.com. Scroll down to the box with the heading: "Create Your Own! Custom Silly Bandz" -- in the left-hand margin of the screen. Click on "More Info" inside this box.

    • 2

      Enter your contact information in the form fields provided, making sure to complete all the required fields -- denoted in bold type.

    • 3

      Summarize the custom order you envision, in the large box next to "Tell us about your order." Include information about colors, shapes, designs and quantity. Be thorough but concise. Then enter the number that appears next to "Type this number in the box." Click on "Submit Form."

    • 4

      A Silly Bandz customer service representative will contact you to discuss your custom order and give you a price quote.

    Making Your Own Customized Silly Bandz

    • 5

      Sketch out the bracelet design you wish to create on the adhesive side of your sticky-back note -- making the outline large enough so that it will fit around your wrist when stretched. Stick the wax paper on top of the note -- so you can see your design through it.

    • 6

      Add one to two drops of food coloring to the oral syringe. Then fill the syringe one-third full with silicone sealant.

    • 7

      Apply the silicone sealant onto the wax paper -- tracing the shape of the design exactly. When you are finished, let it settle and dry thoroughly -- for at least 3 hours. The exact amount of time needed will depend on the size and shape of your bracelet, but 24 hours should ensure that it firms up completely.

    • 8

      Peel your new bracelet off the wax paper with caution, making sure not to stretch or rip your design. Some complex designs may require more care to peel off than others.


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