Kumihimo braiding

Detailed steb-by-step instructions with photos and pictures for the well known Japanese Kumihimo braiding techniques for jewellery makers.

Length of video – 16.31 minutes Start of demo – 4.16 minutes Braiding on the Round Kumihimo Disk Even experienced braiders may find something of interest in this video because it is packed full of the tips and tricks which have worked for me time and time again, both on my own and in workshops […]

Kumihimo is a form of Japanese Yarn Braiding. Traditionally, Kumihimo was made on a wooden device called a Marudai, (“Round table”), and was used for lacing Samurai Armor and Kimono. Th…

So last week I shared with you the most basic Kumihimo cord, the 8 strand. It's easy, easy and a great into into Kumihimo. It was so easy, that for some reason I worried that other patterns would be really difficult. I probably made 20 different 8 strand cords before I had teh confidence to move on to a new pattern. And as it turns out, the 12 strand spiral is just as easy. I knocked 3 out my first night because they're just that easy. Plus, it's a lot of fun to see how your different color…

This is where you will find additional information and support for my Prumihimo YouTube videos. To visit the Prumihimo YouTube channel click here I aim to upload new videos on a regular basis and they will cover all aspects of kumihimo on the round disk, square plate and Prumihimo disk. In some of the videos […]

Kumihimo Tutorial - How to Make a Blue Kumihimo Braided Friendship Bracelet: This Pandahall tutorial will show you how to make a blue kumihimo braided friendship bracelet.

Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet TutorialI hope you all had fun with last month’s introduction to kumihimo in our Kumihimo Necklace Tutorial! This month we’re going to step it up a notch by adding seed beads and showing you a different type of clasp – a button closure with a silk wrap. Adding beads to your kumihimo jewelry opens up a whole new world of design options. Enjoy!! We also carry this as a bead world kit! It includes all instructions and everything you would need to create this bracelet…

Kumihimo is a popular craft for jewelry makers and fiber artists is an ancient braid technique. Learn what is Kumihimo.

All you need are 8 cords in 2 colors to make these 9 fabulous Kumihimo patterns. Use this as a quick reference for 9 go-to Kumihimo cords! In my garage I've been going through boxes of craft supplies stashed away and forgotten about over 3 moves in about 5 years. Running across my huge toolbox of Kumihimo supplies made me surprisingly happy. Recently a reader had asked if I might get back into this fun braiding craft, as she wanted some more project ideas. Today I'm happy to say that I've…

Free online instyructions for the Kumihimo braiding plate. Chevron flat braid.