Sep 26, 2015 these are the general instructions for anitas 110 seed bead kumihimo necklace kits. Curly kumihimo bracelet kumihimo with beads pdf pattern with. Short demonstrations of the key techniques needed for each project are presented in easytograsp portions, allowing beaders to learn and practice as they go. Kumihimo disk round the kumihimo disk is six inches in diameter and made of 3 8 dense foam the disk creates a pretty rounded braid that s perfect. Kumihimo basics and beyond presents techniques for creating allcord braids and beaded braids, then teaches beaders how to transform them into finished jewelry. When it got here i jumped around the living room like a loon clutching my bubble mailer. Feb 21, 2017 a video tutorial demonstrating how to braid on the round kumihimo disk. Jun 14, 20 the very second i heard about kumihimo i was online ordering a starter kit for myself.
Here are fifteen sensational kumihimo bead designs you can try for yourself now. The kumihimo disk has 32 numbered slots and 4 dots. The tutorial is 7 pages, with all the details and stepbystep photos you need to create your braids and assemble your cuff, with tips to keep you on track. A printed version of these instructions is also available on this page. Basic round braid a pretty, braided cable to string your favorite pendants and largehole beads. Kumihimo patterns, supplies, and other resources are only a click away. The pattern shows how to load the beads to acheive the rainbow stripes pattern. Beading using the kumihimo braiding technique interweave. Creative kumihimo by jacqui carey, kumihimo basics and beyond. This is the 3rd installment in the kumihimo series of guides.
Sized for a 7inch wrist, i used around 40 beads per warp 20 of each color. Kumihimo disk 6in round with instructions 25mm hole. The above kumihimo disks all come with complete instructions in english, plus some design projects for you to get started with. Beginner kumihimo tutorials are typically around 18 to 20 minutes in length due to some helpful repetition.
This mini kumihimo disk is perfect for when youre traveling and inspiration strikes. Kumihimo braiding kit includes everything you need to start braiding beautiful designs. It creates rounded braid in the japanese kumihimo style. Using a small, lightweight foam kumihimo disk means that you can take your kumihimo projects along with you wherever you go. What do to when the beads you want to use have holes that are too small for the desired fiber or the beads are too big for the disk. Follow these instructions after stringing your cords with beads according to the instructions in your pattern. Kit includes disk, instructions, 8 ez bobs, and yarn 8 strands 1 yard long. Learn jewelry making with online lessons, videos and pdf tutorials. Some beads called magatamas were for a new kumihimo pattern i found in a recent bead and button magazine. What a braid offers a wide range of high quality kumihimo tools and supplies including 32 slot standard foam mini disks, 32 slot thick foam mini disks, 64 slot foam disks, nonslip small plastic bobbins, hemostat tools, fray block, wideeye needles, kids and adults kumihimo starter kits. Kumihimo is a form of japanese braidmaking that produces intricate designs of interlaced. Tutorial how to make a spiral kumihimo braid fire mountain.
Braidershand kumihimo disk kit, braiding and kumihimo. These pages are freely available instructions for making braids on the kumihimo disk and plate. There is an easy solution if you are braiding with bigger beads like very round 60 and dont like the hollow area formed inside. These braids are all based on the basic kumihimo braid and are created by setting the cords up on your round kumihimo disk as pictured for the desired design and moving your cords from the top left, to bottom left and bottom right, to top right. Alternatively the spiral can be emphasised with beads. Braid shown coming out of the disk a while ago i noticed interest in kumihimo is often divided between fiber lovers and bead enthusia. To create a flat kumihimo braid, you will need the square braiding foam disk. Softcover, full color, 95 pages 24 projects book size. The directions were on the backside of the product card and it was easy enough to follow, though i did get a bit irritated. It gives you everything you need to know about kumihimo on the round foam disk, square foam disk and the traditional bobbin thing.
Pdf tutorial kumihimo beaded cuff bracelet kumihimo pattern. This unique, wide cuff bracelet features kumihimo braids, linked together with 2hole beads. This is an intermediate level braid, so if you have not tried kumihimo before i suggest you watch the. This book is proof positive that if you only learn one braid, the basic round braid, that by adding beads, you can make an astounding number of beautiful braids. This technique combines the ancient japanese art of braiding with beadweaving. But what makes the book worthwhile is page, which shows the pattern of the 8strand braid that results from placing the colored threads in certain positions on the kumihimo disk. Pru mcrae is a kumihimo jewelry designer with some great tips. Kumihimo disk is perfect for beginners who want to make braids or experienced braiders who want to make samples. Take your kumihimo designs on the road with this small kumihimo round braiding foam disk from the beadsmith.
Refer to the information card for your specific kit for strand patterns and a setup diagram for braiding. The different letters and numbers are important to remember when following pattern directions. Kumihimo is an ancient japanese braiding technique. How to make a 24 warp kumihimo round braid youtube. Kumihimo tips, how to braid with beads, how to attach end caps, how to finish a kumihimo braid, how to thread beads on kumihimo cord, how to string magatama beads, which size end caps, ho many beads do i need for kumihimo beaded braid, which cord for which size seed bead, kumihimo starting in the middle. Instructions by michelle wood, jewelrymaking expert, exclusively for fire mountain gems and beads in this style of braid, the numbers change position as the disc is turned in a counterclockwise direction.
Kumihimo braiding with beads instruction booklet ebay. May 18, 2017 a video demonstrating how to make a kumihimo half round braid on the round kumihimo disk. Kumihimo disk kit is perfect for beginners who want to make braids or experienced braiders who want to make samples. I have purchased some books on amazon and the one i found was most helpful was kumihimo wire jewelry. Kumihimo braiding and art beads tutorial and inspiration note. Apr 05, 2017 maggie thompson has been beading for many years but only recently learned kumihimo. Most braiders never get past the basic round braid, and thats okay because there is soooo much you can do with it. Kumihimo is a traditional form of japanese braiding which involves using cords and ribbons to make bracelets and jewellery. May 28, 20 what do to when the beads you want to use have holes that are too small for the desired fiber or the beads are too big for the disk. Seven cord braid this is not a traditional japanese braid, but it works really well on the kumihimo disk. If you need to stop braiding before youve reached the desired length, be sure to mark the next starting place. It is popping up in beaded jewelry designs using the newest beads and some very old braiding techniques. Then turn your disk to the right and continue in this fashion until desired length is reached. There are also findings designed to make finishing off your braids easier, with many kumihimo findings kits available.
Once you get the hang of it and explore others, they may reduce their time to around 910 minutes. Although kumihimo looks difficult, its actually fairly easy to learn. Uneven string count round braid an easy, beginner friendly, kumihimo technique using an odd number of strings. This round kumihimo braiding disk allows you to create complex braided designs with ease. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kumihimo basics and beyond. Follow getting started to prepare four strands that are two and a half times. A kumihimo disk, braiding cord and bobbins will get you on your way to making these fun braids. Find some of our very favorite supplies for kumihimo jewelry in our designer curated collection, kumihimo essentials. In this style of braid, the numbers change position as the disc is turned in a counterclockwise direction. Kumihimo, pattern, bracelet, pdf download, rainbow, kumihimo pattern. It allows you to create complex braided designs with ease while remaining both flexible and comfortable to work with.
A history by the bead shop may th, 2016 there are currently 0 comments kumihimo continues to surge in popularity with crafts lovers all over the world, and were not surprised. What pru shows in her tutorial is how to braid around a cord cord. Working with gemstone beads has never been so much fun. The colors were placed in the kumihimo disk in an alternating pattern around the disk. Finish your move with the cord, wrapping it gently over the bead to hold it in place. Braidershand kumihimo disk, braiding and kumihimo equipment. Beadsmith double density kumihimo disk, for japanese braiding and. This is a digital download pdf file of braiding with beads on the kumihimo disk. Rebecca demystifies tricky kumihimo math by providing detailed supply lists for each project in the book, plus teaches you how to calculate the amount of fiber and how many beads youll need for your future kumihimo projects. The square kumihimo disk without instructions 6x6, is. The art of kumihimo can consist of a variety of braiding techniques and spans back to ancient times, with samurai once using kumihimo as laces for their armour. How to make half round braid on the kumihimo disk youtube. Complete kumihimo tutorial for making braids on a disk. Pdf beaded kumihimo pattern curly kumihimo bracelet bead layout instruction.
The ancient japanese art of kumihimo braiding has become one of the hottest new old techniques among beaders around the world. Free kumihimo seed bead patterns, 8cord spiral bracelet. This resulted in 4 bobbins of yellowgreen and 4 bobbins of amber. Sep 20, 2018 in this board you will find anything that you could ever want relating to kumihimo. To view a photo of the finished necklace, choose your kit number from the list on the kumihimo necklace kits page. Quick and easy kumihimo braiding with beads interweave.
The round kumihimo disk without instructions 6 inches in diameter and is made from 38 dense foam. This disk has upper case letters on the left and lower case letters on the right, as well as numbers on the top and bottom. Braiding with beads 2 braiding solutions on the kumihimo. Different cords, different colors and patterns and then the best kumihimo with beads. Kumihimo supplies are easy to come find at your favorite local bead shop, too. Tuck the cords into the slots around the disk and place the wireknotbutton through the center hole fig. Kumihimo, pattern, necklace, pdf download, unicorne drop, kumihimo pattern. Text and pictures by none redmond, a weaver and kumihimo braiding teacher. Be sure to watch my video following this which shows the technique of beading with braids using the disk. You can adjust the amount of beads on botheither ends and kumihimo braid to make it your desired length for a bracelet, anklet or necklace.
And since everyone else has gone nuts with 3d, weve even added the third dimension to kumihimo. It takes an indepth howto approach for using kumihimo braiding in jewelry designs. When you lift the next cord out of its slot on your kumihimo disc, grab the first bead with your fingers and slide it down the cord so that it lays under and between the cords to your right. Beadsmith kumihimo round disc disk for japanese braiding cording 35mm hole. Beaded kumihimo makes a wonderfully portable craft, once youve loaded your beads onto the threads placed on your kumihimo disk. The disk and plate are a great introduction to japanese braiding. You love kumihimo, and youre ready to start braiding with beads.
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