Kumihimo Basics: A Taste of Japanese Braiding
Book Details
Author(s)Victoria Inman
ISBN / ASINB009V5YUOC
ISBN-13978B009V5YUO8
Sales Rank851,629
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸
Description
Author/Designer: VAI Designs ~ Alaskan Artisan Crafts
Description:
This book provides you with detailed instructions and the accompanying images on how to create a BEADED SPIRAL KUMIHIMO CELLPHONE STRAP. This design is unique to each individual, the possible materials, color combinations, wires, and beads to add to the design are numerous.
The steps that are shown will take you through how to create your own HANDMADE KUMIHIMO LOOM, and provide a few SPIRAL BRAID PATTERNS. The round braid patterns that have been included along with the Kumihimo Loom can both be used to create the additional design pattern.
The instructions included in this book provides information on how to create your own projects. In addition to the instructions are images that display each component and the methods used to complete the piece.
Each of the designs, techniques and projects included in this book can be individualized by the reader. The materials and tools used to create each can be adapted and a truly unique and creative item can be created.
Series: None
# of Projects: A design pattern, two braiding techniques and a handcrafted Kumihimo Loom.
The materials used in this tutorial are specific to the projects created at the time. You may need to adjust the amounts to your own creations slightly.
UPDATED EDTION: April 2013
Featured in the new edition is the creation of a HANDMADE SQUARE KUMIHIMO DISK LOOM, a new braid pattern the TWO SIDED FLAT KUMIHIMO BRAID, and finally a PROJECT GALLERY displaying several examples of jewelry created by VAI Designs. I hope the new editions help to inspire your own jewelry creations.
Description:
This book provides you with detailed instructions and the accompanying images on how to create a BEADED SPIRAL KUMIHIMO CELLPHONE STRAP. This design is unique to each individual, the possible materials, color combinations, wires, and beads to add to the design are numerous.
The steps that are shown will take you through how to create your own HANDMADE KUMIHIMO LOOM, and provide a few SPIRAL BRAID PATTERNS. The round braid patterns that have been included along with the Kumihimo Loom can both be used to create the additional design pattern.
The instructions included in this book provides information on how to create your own projects. In addition to the instructions are images that display each component and the methods used to complete the piece.
Each of the designs, techniques and projects included in this book can be individualized by the reader. The materials and tools used to create each can be adapted and a truly unique and creative item can be created.
Series: None
# of Projects: A design pattern, two braiding techniques and a handcrafted Kumihimo Loom.
The materials used in this tutorial are specific to the projects created at the time. You may need to adjust the amounts to your own creations slightly.
UPDATED EDTION: April 2013
Featured in the new edition is the creation of a HANDMADE SQUARE KUMIHIMO DISK LOOM, a new braid pattern the TWO SIDED FLAT KUMIHIMO BRAID, and finally a PROJECT GALLERY displaying several examples of jewelry created by VAI Designs. I hope the new editions help to inspire your own jewelry creations.
