Author: Adrienne Gaskell
Starting a Fiber Braid
Add this reference guide to your kumihimo notebook. It provides complete step-by-step instructions for starting a braid with a variety of fiber types. Ideal for beginners, it also includes a convenient quick-reference guide for experienced braiders who need a refresher on the setup process. Download PDF: Fiber.Braids.Start.Revised
Japan Adventure Tour 2026 – Nearly Full
Join the 2026 tour’s early registration list. Early registrants will get priority access before registration opens to the general public.
Toho Beads BiennaleI 2026, entry deadline April 3rd, 2026
Theme: Beauty, Love and Peace Beads have been used since the beginning of time in trade and embellishment. Techniques and beads have been developed in many cultures around the world. In modern times beads have brought people together to create, communicate and share in their love of an age old art. Everyone is eligible to enter and no fee for submission. Click here for web entry form Link to Guidelines
Kongoh Z to S – Beaded Braid
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Makiko Tada’s Flower Braid Class – Just $20
Did you miss Makiko Tada's incredible live Flower Braid class? No worries—you haven’t missed your chance to learn from the master! You can still access all of Makiko's instructions and watch the class video, complete with lifetime access!
Not Your Grandmother’s Pearls
This lesson covers how to braid a pearl beaded necklace.