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Rubber Bracelets: Transforming A Fad Into Fundraiser Income

Punk Rockers were the first to produce Silicone Bracelets when they created their own from dark, rubber o-rings. They wore them denoting anti-establishment and anti-jewelry. It had become their tool for saying they'd wear rubber although it had no value or status like other precious metals such as platinum, silver and gold.

Celebrities began sporting the rubber bracelets (actually 100% silicone) within their videos and concerts and, in a short time, they turned really popular among the younger crowd. The celebrities wore them as a symbol of support or for their own personal cause. Jelly bracelets were a common item at this same time period. They consisted of thin rubber bands, created in translucent and opaque colors. Many of the translucent bracelets came infused with glitter and these sought-after pieces could soon be purchased everywhere. They can be seen in bubble gum machines, convenience stores, mail order and the best of all, exchanging with others. It rapidly became popular to wear as many as you could, even dozens at a time.

Rubber Band Bracelets (real rubber), made their first appearance in the late 1990's. Banded veggie bundles supplied the thick rubber bands needed to be worn around the wrist. Although, this trend didn't last very long because genuine rubber will snap and adhere to the skin, it is really quite uncomfortable, and disintegrates quickly from body oils and sweat.

Just like every other fad, this one had it's weaknesses too and vanished in a short time. Jelly Bracelets of different colors took over as the next famous fad and they were called Sex Bracelets. You might have guessed, the colors depicted a certain sex act the person wearing them was ready to perform. Someone keen on this person could snap the band and become the lucky person receiving this favor.

Young adults being the way they are, developed the sex bracelet code and it was rapidly known between themselves and posted online what the different colors represented. There were different meanings and some kids made up their very own, however it was known what the wearer was promoting. Needless to say, it wasn't a long time before sex bracelets were banished from the schools, but it's possible to still go surfing and investigate the different colors and meanings.

If buying Jelly Bands is not an option, one can find different ways of creating them. One band is made of cut, thin strands from an old tire, cutting with a very sharp knife. The lengths can then be woven or braided into whatever style is preferred.

Another interesting strategy to create a bracelet is to unroll 3 prophylactics, making use of as many color combos as desired, and braid them together; the more color and texture, the better. Once completed, thread a metal clasp onto both ends to keep it secure and, there you are! You're now the proud owner of your own especially distinctive Jelly Bracelet.

As with any fad, these bracelets seem to come and go with various reasons. In the year 2004, Lance Armstrong and Nike united their goals. They came up with the LiveStrong yellow band which quickly became the motto of Armstrong's foundation for cancer research. Today, just about anyone with a goal and a cause can produce a silicone bracelet or order them for resale to raise funds for a non-profit group. In addition to being fun and decorative, these bracelets can also be encouraging and instrumental in passing along a vital message. Who knows; one might actually have a message that is important to you some day.

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