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English
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Learn how to make stunning braided jewellery using the popular technique of Kumihimo – the art of Japanese braiding.
Kumihimo is enjoying a surge in popularity in contemporary jewellery making as an innovative and on-trend technique. This beginner-friendly guide features step-by-step diagrams and photographs to help you start braiding and create beautiful jewellery projects at home.
Written by renowned jewellery crafter and first
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Publisher
Search Press Limited
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"An easy to follow guide to producing beautiful Japanese braids using Kumihimo disks and plates. There is advice on the yarns or threads to use, arranging the threads on the disk or plate, producing many different types of braid, braiding with beads, finishing off and using the braids to make bracelets, necklaces, bag handles and much more."--Provided from Amazon.com.
Publisher
Design Originals
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
"Originally developed for parachute suspension lines during World War II, durable lightweight paracord has even been used by Space Shuttle astronauts to repair the Hubble Space Telescope. You can weave and braid this versatile cord in an array of fashion colors to create attractive and useful accessories. Parachute Cord Craft ties everything together, with 22 clever projects and step-by-step instructions for making fashionable bracelets and necklaces,...
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Parachute cord, which is now universally known as paracord, is a lightweight nylon rope originally used by paratroopers during World War II. It is now employed as a general purpose utility cord. Hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts have made "survival bracelets" from paracord, which are meant to be unraveled when needed to secure cargo, lash together poles, and fix broken straps and laces. Practical Paracord Projects contains ideas from a number of...
Author
Publisher
Kalmbach Media
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Incorporate all of your favorite beads into kumihimo projects using the inexpensive kumihimo disk in this new book from Rebecca Ann Combs. Beaded Kumihimo Jewelry is a collection of 20+ projects made using the most common kumihimo braid: kongoh gumi. Each project is presented in a friendly, easy-to-follow format thorough enough for anyone to be successful! This book includes: Popular 'trouble shooting' and tip sections. Kumihimo math: How to calculate...
Author
Publisher
Dover Publications
Pub. Date
1974.
Language
English
Description
Complete, easy-to-follow instructions for various kinds of braiding and weaving techniques and different kinds of knots. Along with these instructions are directions for making numerous articles with braids and knots: belts, lanyards, mats, rugs, sandals, hats, bags, more. 57 illustrations.