Twist, Turn & Tie 50 Japanese Kumihimo Braids: A Beginner's Guide to Making Braids for Beautiful Cord Jewelry / Beth Kemp

The traditional Japanese art of cord braiding known as kumihimo has been around for centuries. The technique, which uses a loom and several strands of silk thread, was once used to create the strong, slender cords that reinforced samurai warrior armor. Today, it is primarily used to make beautiful, color-drenched cords for jewelry and other decorative items. In Twist, Turn, & Tie 50 Japanese Kumihimo Braids, readers will get everything they need to get started in this ancient craft, including a mini braiding loom! They ll also find:

An overview of tools and materials from looms to bobbins to glues to beads

Step-by-step instructions for basic loom braiding, handling threads, beads, and more

50 gorgeous projects from simple beginner braids to complex beaded cords

400 full-color photographs for inspirations and instruction

With details on kumihimo terminology, starting and finishing braids, and calculating thread and bead counts, this book is an ideal guide for new braiders.
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