Rubber bands have come up many times in our DIY posts. They are one of those project necessities, serving multiple functions and hosting some of the most creative hacks. I have a little baggie of elastic bands in my junk drawer. They always come in handy, but typically, for simple uses. Consider these slamming suggestions for the humble rubber band and discover some more interesting ways to draw from your rubber band collection.
While I'm a bit skeptical about the suggestion that they could be used as a toddler toilet paper lock, I do love her description of the painted eggs. I remember making these in elementary school, and we used this same technique. It worked really well and was super simple. Stretch elastics around the egg. When you dip the egg in dye, the places where the elastic covered will not get colored. Use different widths and patterns at different stages in the dye process and you'll end up with a really cool looking pattern.
While you might be waiting until Easter to try the egg technique, you can use the elastics now to keep a sliced apple from browning. She suggests that you use your apple slicer, but stop short of cutting all the way down. Put an elastic band around the apple to hold it together. The pieces will not brown, and you'll enjoy a pre-cut, fresh apple in your lunch.
What other uses have you found for rubber bands?
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