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The Double Helix kit includes
- detailed written instructions
- Czech glass mushroom beads
- size 8 Japanese seed beads
- size 18 Superlon
- 1.5mm satin Rattail
- big-eye needle
- 8mm stainless steel magnetic endcaps
- size 11 Delica beads
- One-G beading thread
Due to continued supply chain issues, we send 1 binding thread and 1 glue for every four kits ordered. If you need 1 binding thread and glue for each kit because they're gifts or you're hosting a beading party, just let us know in the order notes and we're happy to send one per kit.
Tools needed to assemble the project (not included)
- foam kumihimo disk
- 8 weighted bobbins (~23g each)
- clip-on center weight (~45g)
- 1 plain bobbin (unweighted)
- scissors
Double Helix is an all levels kumihimo project, and assumes you already know the basic kumihimo skills:
- how to thread a needle
- how to tie an overhand knot
- how to set up the disk for braiding
- how to read a stringing chart
- how to string beads
- how to drop beads and lock them in place in the braid
- how to bind off the ends of your braid
- how to glue on endcaps
Design by Rebecca Ann Combs
©2023 Rickbecca Publishing LLC
Distributed under license by Design & Adorn LLC.
You have my permission to sell necklaces you make using this Double Helix tutorial as long as:
- You credit me, Rebecca Ann Combs, as the designer.
- You are not mass producing them. (Max 12 Double Helix sold per year.)
Please note that copying, teaching or sharing my Double Helix pattern is prohibited.