Welcome to your new addiction! You are going to love kumihimo! It’s really fun to watch your braid appear magically below your disk. You’re going to be impressed with the beautiful, high-quality jewelry you can make in just a few hours. All the information you need to get started is here for you. I’ll walk you step-by-step through your first project – from setting up the disk, to learning the braiding moves, to transforming your beautiful beaded braid into a wonderful necklace you’ll be proud to wear. You’ll learn new skills and become more confident with every project. I’ve included trouble-shooting sections as well to help you course correct as needed. Take your time and enjoy your kumihimo adventure. -Rebecca Ann Combs
Beaded Kumihimo Starter Guide is a free downloadable PDF. Nothing will be shipped to you. You'll have access to the download after you checkout. You'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to open the file.
In this 9 page PDF you'll learn:
- what are the must have tools for beaded kumihimo
- how to calculate how long to cut your cords
- setting up the disk for braiding
- the braiding moves for kongoh gumi (aka basis round spiral braid)
- braiding with beads and how to get them locked in place
- taking the braid off the disk
- binding the ends of the braid
- cutting the braid
- gluing on endcaps
- trouble shooting
- tying a slip knot
©Rebecca Ann Combs
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