So finally, I jumped into the looming craze. The Rainbow Loom has been around in the US since last year but it’s only now that the craze hit the Philippines. They even had a Rainbow Loom Expo in SM Megamall last week. At first, I was adamant not to join the craze, I thought, “Why pay 899 pesos for just rubber bands” Even though I really think it’s cute and I love accessories!
I’m really tempted to buy one whenever we’re in Toy Kingdom or Toys R Us, but I just brushed off the idea because although it’s said to improve fine motor skills, Gwen is too young for this toy (kaya para sa akin talaga to!)
But when I saw my that friend Nicquee is selling a cheaper version of the Rainbow Loom, I decided to give it a try, after all, it’s only Php 120. If I don’t like it, then it’ll save me a few hundred bucks from not buying the original. If I like it, I can just stick to the cheaper version and buy more loom band refills or buy the original.
DIY Loom Bands, cheaper version of Rainbow Loom for only 120 pesos
The DIY Loom Bands, out of the box, has the loom board, 600 latex-free bands in different colors, few pieces of s-clips and a small plastic hooker. I’ve seen the original Rainbow Loom and in comparison, the hooker and the loom board from the original is very sturdy and has a smooth finish. The cheaper version’s hooker and loom board are flimsy. But for the huge price difference, who am I to complain. As long as I can make loom bracelets, it’s fine.
The verdict…. I think I did pretty good for a first-timer, hehe. Thanks to YouTube for the tutorials, check out SoCraftastic channel. I made fishtail and inverted fishtail loom bracelets.
fishtail and inverted fishtail loom band bracelets
It’s really fun and now I know why others got hooked on this. As for buying the original, I’ll buy the Rainbow Loom Monster Tail this weekend. Happy looming!
Loomers, share your thoughts in the comments section.
Hi Mrs. B! Mukha ngang maganda itong nauusong rainbow loom. I was planning to buy sana last week for my niece, nakita ko nga ang price P900+ sa megamall! back out kagad ako!hehe! Selling ba online yung friend mo na may cheaper version? Natanong ko lang para makita ko sana yung mga choices.
Inggit much lang ako, hehe! =)
Hi Joy, yes she’s selling. She’s a blogger too, click mo lang yung name nya sa post ko. Pero dahil love kita at para di ka na mahirapan, here’s her FB album: https://www.facebook.com/nicqueeoblepias/media_set?set=a.753231901373883.1073741848.100000612404370&type=3
Oh, thank you mrs. B! cge, i’ll check it. =)
Hi Badet! We’ve tried the Cra-Z-Loom (apparently knock-off din) the colors fades easily and cracks after several use. So if you were to let your child play with it, I do suggest to invest on RL original, the cheaper versions claims its latex-free but they are not. With the original bands, I’ve tested it on swimming pools and extreme heat, somehow it retains elasticity and color strength.
Hi Daryll, oo nga I learned my lesson the hard way :(. I’m making a triple single bracelet, tapos when it’s time to pull the bands out of the loom board, ayun napatid 🙁
Hi, saan available ung 120 na diy loom bAnds? Sa megamall po ba may cheaper na refill? Thanks po
Hi.
may i just know if your friend is still selling loombands for cheap price? 🙂 Gusto ko din kasi sana, e mahal kasi sa mall.
Thanks. 😀
Hi,
Alam nyo ba kung saan nakakabili ng maramihan sa Divisoria?
Hi.. I’m interested with that kit.. I want to buy 12 pcks or 24 packs plsssss :((( how much wholesale?
Hi. We’re selling loom bands, kits and refills. Please go to our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/loomiesworldph or our IG page @loomiesworldph. Thanks!