Beaded Kumihimo Jewelry

Kumihimo Basics & Beyond presents techniques for creating all-cord braids and beaded braids, then teaches beaders how to transform them into finished jewelry. Short demonstrations of the key techniques needed for each project are presented in easy-to-grasp portions, allowing beaders to learn and practice as they go. Rebecca Combs demystifies tricky “kumihimo math” by providing detailed supply lists for each project in the book, plus teaches beaders how to calculate the amount of fiber and how many beads they’ll need for their future kumihimo projects.

Beaded Kumihimo Jewelry is a collection of projects made using the most common kumihimo braid: kongoh gumi. The book includes 20+ all-new projects using this popular technique all in a friendly, easy-to-follow format made using an inexpensive kumihimo disk incorporating all your favorite beads. As you go through her third book, Rebecca will show you how to use many different types of beads in a variety of sizes to make kumihimo jewelry effectively. One beneficial section of this book is Rebecca’s “trouble shooting” section, used to help explain some of the most problematic areas of a kumihimo braid making each project more manageable for beginners. There is also a helpful Kumihimo Math section used to calculate the proper length and materials of the braid. Along with a few more detailed instructions for the foam disk, and a discussion about using the marudai. Beaded Kumihimo Jewelry is a great addition to your beading library not only for the beautiful designs, but the detailed discussions of both kumihimo math and trouble shooting.

This is the second Kumihimo book by Rebecca Combs. This book will focus more on the beginner and shares some of the most popular features that made the first book a runaway success: conversational voice, skill-building format, Kumihimo math, and continuing to use the inexpensive Kumihimo foam disk. Kumihimo Simplified includes 5 “new” braids: 8-warp basket weave, 16-warp rectangular, 16-warp hollow basket, 8-warp half-round, and 8-warp square. Beads will be included within the braids where appropriate, however, the focus will be straight braid. Special sidebars will include Creative Closures - 5 different ways to finish Kumihimo braids, besides the common gluing of endcaps.

Discover the gorgeous jewelry that can only be created with kumihimo wirework! Whether new to kumihimo or looking to take your skill to the next level, Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy is the companion you need. Author Christina Larsen will show you how easy it can be to transition from traditional kumihimo materials to wirework with her expert guidance, comprehensive instruction, and inspiring designs. In this must-have resource, you'll find: • A complete guide to understanding wireworking tools and materials specific to kumihimo wirework. • Full step-by-step tutorials for 3 basic kumihimo braid structures perfect for wirework jewelry designs. • Project instructions for 20 inspiring kumihimo wirework designs including earrings, bracelets, and pendants. Kumihimo Wirework Made Easy has everything you need to bring the ancient art of traditional Japanese braiding to your modern jewelry designs.

Learn the basics of kumihimo braiding and beading to create over 12 pieces of gorgeous jewellery. Kumihimo is a popular jewellery-making technique with origins in Japanese tradition. This colourful and informative beginner's guide to the craft explains how to use a circular kumihimo disc and a variety of braids and beads to create 12 stunning pieces of jewellery, plus colour and style variations, for any occasion. Kumihimo is a transportable craft so once you have mastered the basics of placing your braids over the disc in different formations to make a variety of patterns and motifs, you can create kumihimo jewellery wherever you go.

Bead Runway(TM) Kumihimo Technique Pattern Series Volume 1 features technique-focused beaded Kumihimo jewelry pattern projects that aim to give you the tools and experience to eventually create elaborate Kumihimo patterns of your own using the beads of your choice! The Bead Runway(TM), an eight row bead layout board, was originally invented to assist hobbyists in designing graduating bead size Kumihimo patterns. Use your Bead Runway(TM) to learn a visual method of layout & design proven wildly successful in practice by hundreds of students. Jam packed with tips, tricks and how-to's. In addition to having access to patterns of this uniquely designed jewelry, each project covers a different set of important techniques, braid structures, bead types and finishing options. Learn how to use different bead shapes and sizes as design solutions. Each technique is fully expanded on in theory, with further explanation on how to begin to alter the existing patterns to make them your own. Includes suggested tools, Kumihimo basics, supply lists, bead size ranges for each project, additional colorway options, three types of companion bracelet ideas for sets, an abundant appendix with various reference charts, glossary of coined terms and index. Previously, Grayson's Bead Runway(TM) Technique Series teachings were only available to her students who took her 10 class series locally in Florida, at Beadfest Philly or at Bead and Button Show in Milwaukee. Due to popular demand, she has made it available in a book. Join the revolution in contemporary beaded Kumihimo pattern layout and design. Purchase includes VIP Kumista membership with access to interactive online community featuring video supplements, info blog, student Facebook sharing group, live webinar invites and discount promotions. Become empowered. Become KUMISTA! (Projects can still be completed without a Bead Runway(TM) and Companion bead kits, however it is available for purchase at www.MadeYouLookDesign.com and it is helpful in learning to make your own patterns.) As quoted by a student, "This changes everything!"