The Zephyr necklace uses a 16-warp variation of the half-round braid structure. What's neat about doubling the number of warps is how dramatically the shape changes! What was mostly flat is now sturdy, thick, and has an interesting trapezoidal cross-section.
Ready for a long Japanese name? Kawari Hira Kara Gumi. Some of those words you may already know from other braids. Kara is from China and Gumi is braid. Hira means flat and broad. Kawari is variation. So this very descriptive Japanese title means a variation of a flat braid from China.
Zephyr is a long over-the-head necklace (about 25" long not counting the tassel). The smooth round satin cord provides structure, strength, and stability to the braid while the variegated adds delightfully shifting colors and metallic accents. The ends of the braid are finished with a playful tassel.
Kit Includes:
- detailed written instructions
- variegated ribbon with metallic accents
- 1.5mm satin cord
- binding thread to match the braid color
Tools Needed:
- kumihimo disk (I like the 4", but 6" works fine for this project.)
- 16 plain bobbins (weighted bobbins are ok, too, but the plain ones work fine for this project.)
- 1 90g clip-on center weight or 2 45g clip-on center weights
- scissors
- tape measure
- ruler
- scrap of satin cord
- Hypo Cement
- rigid beading needle
Design by Rebecca Ann Combs
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