How To Make Kumihimo Patterns

Hello to all my fellow kumihimo enthusiasts - both experienced and newbies! Over the past few years, I've learned a few kumihimo tips and tricks that have made my experience more rewarding. By sharing these tips with you, I hope I can help make your next Kumi project more enjoyable and successful. Making beautiful jewelry using kumihimo techniques has gained great popularity in the fashion world. Kumihimo is a method of braiding strings of cords into various patterns that can be used for making jewelry. Over time, several tools have been introduced into this craft to make the process easier and quicker. In this book, I will teach you all you should know about creating kumihimo jewelry- bracelets, necklaces, etc using kumihimo disc and various braids patterns and designs for your jewelry. I have so much simplified the process by illustrating each project with clear pictures following a step-by-step order. Grab your copy now by clicking BUY NOW!

AN EXPOSITORY GUIDE TO CREATING STUNNING KUMIHIMO BRAID PATTERNS FOR FASHION JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIESKumihimo is a Japanese term usually referred to as gathering of threads. Over the years, kumihimo has evolved into a technique of making jewelry by braiding multiple strands of ribbons or cords into various patterns and designs. In this book I will be showing you modern and simple techniques of making stunning kumihimo jewelry and accessories with so much ease using modern tools and beads to beautify them. You will be the learning Kumihimo basics even if you are a newbie. I have included step by step instructions with clear images on how you can place your braids over the disc to create different designs of jewelries. Grab your copy now by clicking BUY NOW and explore this amazing craft!

The renowned jewelry crafter teaches readers how to make beautiful creations using the traditional Japanese braiding technique of Kumihimo. Kumihimo is the centuries-old Japanese artform of creating elegant braids using intricate and beautiful patterns and designs. These braids are then fashioned into all kinds of objects, such as bracelets, necklaces and more. This illustrated guide features step-by-step diagrams and photographs to help you create your own Kumihimo jewelry projects at home. Written by expert jewelry crafter Dorothy Wood, The Beginner’s Guide to Kumihimo covers a range of techniques including flat braids, square braids, honeycomb braids, hollow braids, spiral braids, and braiding with beads. Readers will learn to use different cords and wire, as well as finishing techniques. This volume also features templates to make your own Kumihimo disk and plate, plus a handful of contemporary projects for jewelry and accessories so you can put your newfound braiding skills to use right away.

Do you create your own kumihimo patterns? Use this handy kumihimo pattern book to note down your patterns, notes and materials. This is a great gift for kumihimo braiders. Note: This is a log book or journal to record YOUR designs, there are no finished patterns included. Kumihimo Design & Sketch Book Record 100 kumihimo designs in this kumihimo braid log book. You will find in this book plenty of space to record your designs and the moves used, space for notes and sketches and an index so you can refer back to your braiding projects. A blank round kumihimo disc template is featured on each page for you to sketch your design patterns and moves. This kumihimo braider's journal is also ideal for recording your experience as you follow new designs, whether online kumihimo tutorials or video instruction. In this handy craft bag sized (6 x 9") design book you will find: An index for 100 braid designs 100 braid pattern pages, with a kumihimo disk outline for you to draw your designs, space to note movements and notes for each design Blank sketch and note pages This will make a great kumihimo gift for kumihimo braid lovers.

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.

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.

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.