Author: Nathan Swafford

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from May 12, 2021 Kumi Wednesday Zoom class. How to end braids with wire and make perfect wire wrapped loops – every time! 05-12-21 Wire Wrapped Endings $8.00 Read more

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from May 5th, 2021 Kumi Wednesday Zoom class. Why is finishing a project often the most difficult part? Often it is because there are no guidelines for how to choose the right findings and clasp for a particular project. Learn how to take the guesswork out finding the perfect way to finish different styles… 05-05-21 Choosing the Right Clasp $8.00 Read more

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from April 28, 2021 Kumi Wednesday Zoom class. Learn which bead sizes and shapes can be substituted when replicating a favorite design. It’s not just the bead size but how well it plays with the other beads. 04-28-21 Bead Substitutes $8.00 Read more

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from April 21, 2021 Kumi Wednesday Zoom class. In this session Adrienne covered how to have a balanced focal using Z & S Spiral and also how to add focal beads to beaded braids when only four cords will fit through the bead. 04-21-21 Focal Beads – Part 2 – Z & S Spiral $8.00 Read more

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from April 14, 2021 Kumi Wednesday Zoom class. In this session Adrienne covered how to add focal beads to kongoh beaded braids (round braid). 04-14-21 Braiding with Focal Beads – Part 1 $8.00 Read more

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from Kumihimo Wednesdays April 07, 2021. Learn easy techniques for incorporating color into your jewelry designs. 04-07-21 Color for Dummies $8.00 Read more

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from March 17, 2021 Kumi Wednesday Zoom class. Adrienne will share her foolproof formula for a seamless transition from small to large beads. This formula also works for making an ombre color blend. 03-17-21 Graduating Bead Sizes & Colors $8.00 Read more

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from March 10, 2021 Kumi Wednesday class. Learn some easy techniques for accurately calculating the number of beads to string to make a specific length of beaded braid. 03-10-21 Bead Calculations & Planning $8.00 Read more