Discovery How Rubber Bands Are Made Scott Admin posted on 3 years ago — updated on 1 second ago 522 views The process of making rubber bands starts with kneading rubber to soften it into dough. This dough is rolled into wide, thin pieces for it to eventually be cut and shaped into bands. discovery Insider Scott Follow Author, educator, musician, dancer and all around creative type. Founder of "The Happy Now" website and the online jewelry store "Silver and Sage".