Techniques & Tips
Beaded Kongoh Gumi (Round Braid)
MARUDAI Step 1: The two cords and move them at the same time – your hands move simultaneously. The cords will go directly over the top of the mirror passing parallel to one another. Pick up the ...
Quick & Easy Ending – Beaded Braids
Use this method when braiding with CLon or SLon.
Leaders – Why, When & How?
Recording from the March 3, 2021 Kumi Wednesdays Zoom class with Adrienne.
Japanese Braiding – Art of Kumihimo
During the January 13, 2021 Kumihimo Wednesdays with Adrienne three essential kumihimo books were reviewed. One of them was Jacqui Carey’s popular book Japanese Braiding the Art of Kumihimo. Ca...
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 Cores are often used to prevent a beaded braid from collapsing. A braid may collapse when braiding with larger than size 8º see...
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 teach in-person classes. They are really useful for braiding on a marudai ...
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...
