Kumihimo Basics and Beyond
Kumihimo Basics and Beyond

Author: Rebecca Combs

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2013-10-21

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 162700064X

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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.

Kumi Braiding
Kumi Braiding

Author: Suzanne McNeill

Publisher: Design Originals

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574212976

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Text and illustrations on inside covers.

Kumihimo Jewelry Simplified
Kumihimo Jewelry Simplified

Author: Rebecca Ann Combs

Publisher: Kalmbach Books

Published: 2016-04-18

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1627002286

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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.

How to Make 50 Fabulous Kumihimo Braids
How to Make 50 Fabulous Kumihimo Braids

Author: Beth Kemp

Publisher: B.E.S. Publishing

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780764167997

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Find 50 flat braiding projects, including friendship bracelets, shoelaces, bag handles, jewelry, watch straps and more, and an enclosed kumihimo square loom. Clear instructions and step-by-step photographs make this a must-have guide for tweens, teens, and adults.

The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo
The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo

Author: Dorothy Wood

Publisher: David & Charles

Published: 2015-01-31

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13: 1446371840

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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.

Kumi Himo
Kumi Himo

Author: Jules Kliot

Publisher: Lacis Pub

Published: 1977

Total Pages: 20

ISBN-13: 9780916896119

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Kumihimo
Kumihimo

Author: Akio Sakai

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9781891656521

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Elementary techniques of 12 maru-dai, 30 kaku-dai and 20 ayatake-dai are included.

Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo
Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo

Author: Donna McKean-Smith

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2018-09-25

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1782215344

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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.

Kumihimo Wire Jewelry
Kumihimo Wire Jewelry

Author: Giovanna Imperia

Publisher: Potter Craft

Published: 2013-07-17

Total Pages: 146

ISBN-13: 0823027171

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In ancient Japan, beautiful yet functional cords made with the traditional braiding art of kumihimo adorned everything from kimonos to samurai armor to prayer scrolls. In Kumihimo Wire Jewelry, innovative jewelry artist Giovanna Imperia offers a fresh twist on this time-honored technique, adapting it to create stunning wire jewelry. In addition to a concise history of kumihimo and an overview of its essential materials, tools, and techniques, readers will learn the basics of this braiding method, plus how to create 20 striking projects--stylish bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces--all supported with detailed, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. This comprehensive book, which also includes pieces by prominent kumihimo jewelry artists from around the world, will inspire jewelry makers, beaders, and wireworkers at all skill levels to take their craft in a vibrant new direction.