Author: Nathan Swafford

Cords for Beaded Braids

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from February 24, 2021. Learn about all the different sizes of SLon and CLon cords and when to use each of them. This session goes beyond the usual explanation of bead sizes to explain how the type of braid also should be considered. Adrienne will also demonstrate how to choose the appropriate cords for… 02-24-21 Cords for Beaded Braids $8.00 Add to cart

Braiding with Wire Giovanna Imperia

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 February 17, 2021. Author and artist Giovanna Imperia is our special guest for this in-depth look at how to braid with wire. 02-17-21 Braiding with Wire $8.00 Add to cart

Braiding with Alternate Fibers

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 February 10, 2021. Alternate materials make for unique inspired braids. Learn what fibers work best and how to use them. Special guest Giovanna Imperia joined Adrienne this week and they shared info on the fibers they love and their tips for using silk, paper, leather, chain and more. 02-10-21 Braiding with Alternate Fibers $8.00 Add to cart

Gaskell Shankey Studio Tour

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 February 02, 2021. Join Adrienne as she visits Maureen Shankey live in her studio. Get a up close look at how its made with some live demos. 02-03-21 Gaskell Shankey Studio Tour $8.00 Add to cart

Tension Beaded Braids

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 January 27, 2021. The discussion is all about beads, not just beaded kongoh, but also braids that use beads as fiber (CBB). When making fully beaded braids keeping a consistent tension in the braid, especially at the end of the braid, can be tricky.  Learn easy tips for how to manage… 01-27-21 Tension & Beaded Braids $8.00 Add to cart

Fiber Counter Weight & Tension

Kumi-U Members must login to view free content To learn more about Memberships and to sign up please click HERE Recording from Kumihimo Wednesday January 20, 2021. Fiber Braids – learn the rules and when it is necessary to break them.  How much counterweight to use is one of the most often asked questions but there is not one rule that works for all situations. So, it is necessary to learn how the counter weight… 01-20-21 Fiber Counter Weight & Tension $8.00 Add to cart