![]() After all, you will be wearing your jewelry when it gets dark, so why not make it stand out some more by using Glow-in-the-Dark elastic bands. One cool effect many manufacturers are creating are Glow-in-the-Dark bands. Some manufacturers are adding scents to their rubber bands. Silicone bands are less stretchy, but more resilient to staining and the elements. Jelly bands are transparent and more squishy. Each of these bands have different properties and resiliences because of the materials they are made from. For example, Rainbow Loom creates Opaque Yellow, Jelly Yellow and Silicone Neon Yellow. One can usually tell the material from the name of the color of the band with some manufacturers. ![]() Depending on the material, bands have different properties. Rubber bands could be made from natural rubber, synthetic rubber, silicon or latex. The name of the band, that is, "rubber band" implies that it is made of rubber. The outside color is predominant with dual layer bands on bracelets or other jewelry. These bands have an outer layer of one color, and an inner layer of another color. Dual layerĪnother two-color strategy used by manufacturers is a technique called dual layer. Others have more than 2 colors, and these are called tie-dye. ![]() Manufacturers also alternate these colors multiple times to produce a pretty neat looking rubber band. One can purchase these bands with half the band being one color, and the other half being another color. These bands may have only two colors, and these are called "two colored bands". Since colors make these jewelry pieces unique, manufacturers have "stepped it up a notch" by creating multicolored bands. Another theme is mixed camoflage, with beige, brown, green and black. One manufacturer combines colors in themes, such as "Patriotic", with Red, White, Blue. One can purchase packages of rubber bands in individual colors, but also assorted colors. Similar colors with their Silicone rubber lineup, including some metallic colors as well. In Jelly colors, many are similar to opaque, but they also have clear, gold, silver, tie-dye. From Rainbow Loom, in Opaque, they have Cocao, Mango, Skin-tone, Fuchsia, Neon Green, Teal, Neon Orange, Black, Orange, Grey, Dark Green, Olive Green, Lime Green, White, Burgundy Brown, Navy Blue, Ocean Blue, Turquoise, Yellow, Caramel, Red, Pink, Purple, Deep Purple. There are dozens of colors to choose from. It is very rare to find a pattern or a piece of loom jewelry made with only one color. By far, color is the property that is the most varied, and most sought after by loomers.
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