How to make a bracelet or napkin ring from paper strips

Steps

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Materials:

   Paper

   Scissors

   Paper glue

    

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Cut 1 strip 2 cm wide and long enough to go around your fist with a slight overlap.

   Cut strips 1 cm wide

   *Any width can be used for the band and 1 / 2 the width for the strips.

    

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Glue the thicker strip into a band that can slide over your fist.

   Align and glue a thin strip to the inside of the band.

    

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Turn the band so that the thin strip is on the right side.

   Fold the top edge of the thin strip down to align with the right side of the band.

    

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Result

   Fold the strip to the left and over the edge.

    

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Fold the right side of the strip up to align with the bottom of the triangle.

    

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Fold the strip backwards along the left edge of the band.

    

8. 8

   Step 8

   

   Result

9. 9

   Step 9

   

   Repeat steps 4 to 8.

    

10. 10

    Step 10

    

    The last fold before gluing a new strip should be to the back.

    Cut off the extra behind the right edge.

11. 11

    Step 11

    

    Unfold the last fold. Align  and glue the new strip on the left side of the crease.

     

12. 12

    Step 12

    

    When you have completely covered the band, the last strip should align inside of the band.

    Unfold the last fold, put glue on it and refold.

     

13. 13

    Step 13

    

    Enjoy your finished bracelet!