Kumihimo Basics and Beyond: 24 Braided and Beaded Jewelry Projects on the Kumihimo Disk

by Rebecca Combs

Kumihimo Basics and Beyond presents techniques for creating all-cord braids and beaded braids, then teaches beaders how to transform them into finished jewelry. Short demonstrations of the key techniques needed for each project are presented in easy-to-grasp portions, allowing beaders to learn and practice as they go. Rebecca Combs demystifies tricky “kumihimo math” by providing detailed supply lists for each project in the book, plus teaches beaders how to calculate the amount of fiber and how many beads they’ll need for their future kumihimo projects.

Genres: Jewellery Making, Nonfiction, Crafts, Jewellery

96 pages, Paperback

First published November 12, 2013

Reviews

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have had the good fortune of spending time in Rebecca's bead store in Tucson, Arizona as a teacher. I've seen first hand how knowledgeable her customers are due to her non-stop class schedule. It was no surprise to me that I would love her book. Kumihimo is something that I have been exploring more and more with Soft Flex beading wire. So, it is perfect timing to have a book in hand with some new pattern ideas that I can try. Are you familiar with kumihimo? It is "fast, relaxing, portable and offers endless possibilities." Basically, you are creating braids using a round board with notches in it. The basic foam board is inexpensive and you can really use almost any thread, fiber or wire that you like. So the start up cost is minimal. I think that this book coupled with a Kumihimo board would make a wonderful gift!

[CINDY GRAYSON · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful projects

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author is an excellent teacher as I could tell just by perusing this book in a bookstore! Clearly written, lots of color photos to show you. This book would make an excellent gift along with an inexpensive (but sturdy) foam kumihimo disk for someone crafty. She has a second book as well that shows different braids and a wide variety of projects. I was fortunate enough to be able to take some classes at her store in Tucson, Arizona. Definitely start with this book. I love that she includes Kumihimo Math so you can adjust the lengths of necklaces and bracelets, especially when you get to adding beads to the braids. It is relaxing and fun and beautiful to pursue kumihimo. Plus this is much easier than bead crochet to make a round seed bead necklace.

[Cynthia Wood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautiful projects and clear instructions.

[Lydia]

Wonderful pictures of projects. The instructions were easily understood and easy to follow. Loved this book and plan to buy my own copy.

[Susan Molloy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good reference in my art studio library.