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.
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.
... Carola used a traditional bobbin lace technique on the Maru Oat. Necklace by Carole Mao'-tllister. This necklace was braided with coated copper wire' Carole was able to create the lacy effect by loosely interlacing three brands.
Explore an inspired approach to weaving beaded jewelry with Beadweaving Beyond the Basics. Experiment with color and shape with these 24 gorgeous designs from beadweaving teacher and Beadwork contributor Kassie Shaw.
Introduces the traditional Japanese art of cord braiding and features step-by-step instructions for completing fifty projects with the included kumihimo disk.
This is the second Kumihimo book by Rebecca Combs.
Best-selling author Sherri Haab takes a completely fresh look at the craft, using fine cords and shimmering beads that are popular with today’s beadwork and jewelry designers.
Through 20 projects, this book aims to turn any novice jewelry maker into a master of this emerging technique.
Renowned master weaver Scanlin offers 60 step-by-step "explorations" that lead you from understanding design concepts in your head to using them on your loom.
This is leather jewelry like you’ve never seen before!
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.