
The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo
Techniques, Patterns and Projects to Learn How to Braid
Dorothy Wood(Author)
David & Charles (Publisher)
Published on 24. October 2014
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-4463-0593-5 (ISBN)
Description
Learn how to make stunning braided jewellery using the popular technique of Kumihimo - the art of Japanese braiding.
Kumihimo is enjoying a surge in popularity in contemporary jewellery making as an innovative and on-trend technique. This beginner-friendly guide features step-by-step diagrams and photographs to help you start braiding and create beautiful jewellery projects at home.
Written by renowned jewellery crafter and first Ambassador for Swarovski Elements, Dorothy Wood, The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo is the essential guide to Japanese braiding techniques for jewellery craft.
The book covers a range of techniques including flat braids, square braids, honeycomb braids, hollow braids, spiral braids, braiding with beads, using different cords and wire, and finishing techniques.
It features templates to make your own Kumihimo disk and plate, plus a handful of contemporary projects for jewellery and accessories so you can put your newfound braiding skills to use straight away.
Kumihimo is enjoying a surge in popularity in contemporary jewellery making as an innovative and on-trend technique. This beginner-friendly guide features step-by-step diagrams and photographs to help you start braiding and create beautiful jewellery projects at home.
Written by renowned jewellery crafter and first Ambassador for Swarovski Elements, Dorothy Wood, The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo is the essential guide to Japanese braiding techniques for jewellery craft.
The book covers a range of techniques including flat braids, square braids, honeycomb braids, hollow braids, spiral braids, braiding with beads, using different cords and wire, and finishing techniques.
It features templates to make your own Kumihimo disk and plate, plus a handful of contemporary projects for jewellery and accessories so you can put your newfound braiding skills to use straight away.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Newton Abbot
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 273 mm
Width: 210 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
259 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4463-0593-5 (9781446305935)
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The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo
Techniques, Patterns and Projects to Learn How to Braid
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Dorothy Wood is an expert beader, craft designer and author who has written over 20 craft books on a variety of subjects and is a regular contributor to numerous craft magazines. Her recent titles for David & Charles include the bestselling The Beader's Bible (2008), Crystal Jewellery Creations (2010), The Bead Jewellery Bible (2011) and The Knotting & Braiding Bible (2014). In 2012 Dorothy became the first UK Ambassador for Swarovski Elements.
Content
Equipment and Materials
Preparing to Braid
Basic Moves
Round Braids
Spiral Braids
Honeycomb Braids
Square Braids
Helix Spiral Braids
Hollow Braids
Flat Braids
Woven Flat Braids
Beaded Braids
Wire Braids
Finishing Techniques for Braiding
Projects
Round Braid Earrings
Square Braid Necklace
Stacking Beaded Bracelets
Hollow Braid Brooch
Suppliers?
Acknowledgments
Templates
Preparing to Braid
Basic Moves
Round Braids
Spiral Braids
Honeycomb Braids
Square Braids
Helix Spiral Braids
Hollow Braids
Flat Braids
Woven Flat Braids
Beaded Braids
Wire Braids
Finishing Techniques for Braiding
Projects
Round Braid Earrings
Square Braid Necklace
Stacking Beaded Bracelets
Hollow Braid Brooch
Suppliers?
Acknowledgments
Templates