Author: Nathan Swafford

Beaded Focal Section

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from July 21st, 2021 Kumi Wednesday Zoom class. This video covers lots of tips for different ways to create a focal section in a beaded braid. 07-21-21 Beaded Focal Section $8.00 Add to cart

Photographing Jewelry

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from July 14th, 2021 Kumi Wednesday Zoom class. Photographing jewelry made easy. Tips for the amateur photographer, all you need is a smart phone and some inexpensive equipment. 07-14-21 Photographing Jewelry $8.00 Add to cart

Warping Fiber for Braiding

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from June 23rd, 2021 Kumi Wednesday Zoom class. Warping fiber with guest hosts Giovanna Imperia and Carol Benner. 06-23-21 Warping Fiber for Braiding $8.00 Add to cart

Braiding with Cores & Armatures

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from June 16, 2021 Kumi Wednesday Zoom class. Cores & Armatures, the why, when and how of using both. 06-16-21 Braiding with Cores & Armatures $8.00 Add to cart

Fiber Braid Tips & Basics

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from June 9th,2021 Kumi Wednesdays Zoom class. Fiber braid tips – how to: Add fiber while braiding, make a wrapped binding, and starting a braid with a seamless nub. 06-09-21 Fiber Braid Tips $8.00 Add to cart

Unusual Tools & Hacks

Recording from June 2nd,2021 Kumi Wednesday Zoom class. Essential kumihimo tools, not so common and hacks with lots of tips from students.

Creative Ways to Join Braids

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from May 26,2021 Kumi Wednesday Zoom class. How to join beaded braids together to use short braids or samples to make a longer braid. 05-26-21 Creative Ways to Join Braids $8.00 Add to cart

Fiber Tassel Basics & Beyond

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from May 19,2021 Kumi Wednesday Zoom class. How to make a traditional silk tassel on a silk braid. 05-19-21 Fiber Tassel Basics $8.00 Add to cart