Pru Mcrae: meet a Kumihimo expert
Today, I’m really thrilled to introduce you to a Kumihimo expert – Pru Mcrae! She has spent over a decade studying Kumihimo and bringing us beautiful projects to try. She is also a published...
In this section you will be able to learn Kumihimo. I am giving you information about the tools and materials you need. Plus, you get links to books, tutorials, and other material to help you.
Kumihimo is a Japanese braiding technique that became really popular in the beading world a few years ago. You can stick to the basic braids, made with cord or ribbon. Or, you can incorporate beads, so you are creating a beaded braid.
This technique basically makes ropes. So, you can use these for necklaces or bracelets. You will discover that you can make round or flat ropes. You have a huge variety of different braid structures. So, you can create wonderful patterns and colour combinations.
You can create jewellery using this technique on its own. Or, you can combine it with other bead-weaving techniques. For example, you might create a pendant using a bead-weaving technique. Then, make a Kumihimo rope on which to hang it.
Well, I’ve just given you a taste of the huge variety of things you can do. So, this will bring more interest to your beadwork.
Kumihimo is also very easy to learn and very soothing to work. So, you don’t need to have any previous beading experience. You can create something beautiful in a short space of time, just using the most basic braid. If you enjoy the process, then work your way up to learn more variations and try out different combinations.
You can use a variety of different cords and materials. So, if you already have a craft stash, this is a great way to use up odds and ends.
So, what are you waiting for? Dive in to the blog posts below and start your Kumihimo adventure today!
Today, I’m really thrilled to introduce you to a Kumihimo expert – Pru Mcrae! She has spent over a decade studying Kumihimo and bringing us beautiful projects to try. She is also a published...
In my first blog, I promised you some interviews with Kumihimo experts! So, let me introduce you to Michelle Sepanski. If you know anything about this talented artist, you may also know her brand...
I thought I would finish up by showing you some of the Kumihimo projects that I made when I first started out. I’m hoping this may give you a few ideas to try. First...
Do you enjoy Kumihimo? Are you able to use a needle and thread? Then, check out this free tutorial for making your own Kumihimo end caps. All you need are a few seed beads...
In my last post, we took a look at the basic Kumihimo tools. So, now you’ve got those together, you need to gather up your materials for Kumihimo. This is just a very brief...
Now, as I said in my last blog post, I’m a beginner when it comes to Kumihimo. So, the information I’m sharing here is enough to get you started. But I will be calling...
Now this is going to be the first in a series of posts for my new technique section: Kumihimo. I will be taking you through some of the basics later on. But for now,...
I’m sure a lot of you will be familiar with Kumihimo. I’ve featured another brilliant book on here not so long ago. But how much do you know about Japanese braiding? If you’re not...
This wonderful Kumihimo beginners guide (or, to give the book it’s proper title:’ A Beginner’s Guide to Kumihimo’) is by Donna McKean Smith. Published by Search press, it will come as no surprise for...