Abstract: A device for forming an item from closed loop elastic bands includes a guide having a cam surface and at least two poles spaced apart from each other. The poles are configured to hold at least one closed loop elastic band therebetween. A slider including at least two arms is movable relative to the at least two poles of the guide. Each of the at least two arms include a finger portion having a hook and a push surface. The hook is configured to pick a lowermost elastic band supported on a corresponding one of each of the at least two poles and the push surface configured to push the picked elastic band over the outwardly extending flange. Movement of the slider relative to the guide automatically drives movement of the fingers to lift and release an elastic band to form a link a linked item.

Abstract: A loom assembly includes a base including a storage area and a track, a first part disposed on one side of the base and a slider mounted to the track and spaced apart from the first part. The slider is movable along the track to set a distance between the first part. Each of the slider and the first part include features for holding multiple threads in place for the creation of beaded bracelets. The slider part further includes a top assembly including fingers that are disposed within slots to hold thread or string in place when forming a beaded or threaded item. The fingers are biased against an inner surface of a corresponding slot such that a thread placed within the slot is held between a finger and the wall of the slot.