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Kumihimo Braiding Made Easy: the beginner's guide to crafting beautiful japanese cords, bamds, and homemade jewelry
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 22 2026
Pages: 490
Weight: 2.48
Height: 0.99 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
KUMIHIMO BRAIDING MADE EASY is a practical introduction to the beautiful Japanese art of cord braiding, designed for beginners who want to learn the fundamentals and create attractive handmade pieces with confidence.
Whether you are completely new to kumihimo or looking for an accessible way to develop your braiding skills, this guide walks you through the essential materials, basic setup, foundational braiding methods, pattern development, and finishing techniques. Clear, practical instructions help you understand how the strands work together so you can create neat, consistent braids.
Inside, you'll discover how to:
- Choose suitable threads, cords, beads, and essential supplies
- Set up and use a kumihimo braiding disk
- Understand strand placement and basic braiding sequences
- Practice foundational kumihimo patterns and variations
- Maintain even tension for cleaner, more consistent results
- Combine colors and textures to create distinctive designs
- Add beads and decorative elements to handmade pieces
- Finish braided cords neatly and securely
- Turn finished braids into bracelets, necklaces, keychains, accessories, and decorative projects
- Experiment with your own color combinations and original patterns
With its hands-on approach and beginner-friendly progression, KUMIHIMO BRAIDING MADE EASY makes it easier to move from simple practice braids to creative handmade projects. It is a useful guide for crafters, jewelry makers, and anyone interested in exploring Japanese-inspired fiber arts through an engaging and practical craft.
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