Techniques & Tips
Braid Documentation & Downloadable Forms
Simple Documentation Whether or not you intend to replicate the braid you are making, keeping notes can help you plan another similar project in the future. There are many ways to document a braid as ...
Braiding Around a Core – Disk or Marudai
Reprint from Bead & Button Magazine, April 2017 Updated January 2021 Kumi Q & A by Adrienne Gaskell Q: I’ve been hearing a lot about using a core inside of a beaded braid but I’m unclear — why...
How to Make a Core Gizmo®
WHAT IS A CORE GIZMO®? This handy tool is one of my favorite inventions! My husband, Carl, makes these for my students when I am travel to teach an in-person class. They are really useful for braiding...
Two Part Epoxy – How to Securely Glue on Clasps
Two part epoxy is the only glue that creates a permanent bond and it is the only glue recommended by professional jewelers. These step-by-step instructions ensure success and remove all of the guess w...
Mastering the Bead Spinner
The bead spinner is an essential tool for loading beads on warp cords when making kumihimo beaded braids. It is a big time saver when stringing beads and is especially important for the long be...
Left Hand – Attach Tama Beaded Braids
How to attach a tama to a warp cord when making a beaded braid. The video demonstrates how to wrap the cord without any beads on the tama as well how to wrap beads on the tama.
Right Hand – Attach Tama Beaded Braids
How to attach a tama to a warp cord when making a beaded braid. The video demonstrates how to wrap the cord without any beads on the tama as well how to wrap beads on the tama.
Preparing Warp Cords for Beaded Braids
.This video demonstrates how to individually attach warp cords to a split ring for a beaded braid. This method is essential when using beading wire in a braid or when you need a very small nub at the...