Learn It: Kumihimo Classes at Bead Fest
Bead Fest has many offerings for jewelry and beading lovers alike, with over 115 workshops to choose from at the 2022 Lancaster event. The choices…
The ancient Japanese art of kumihimo braiding has become one of the hottest new (old) techniques among beaders around the world. It is popping up in beaded jewelry designs using the newest beads and some very old braiding techniques. Some of the first examples of kumihimo braiding were made for soldiers who needed a way to secure saddles and gear to their horses, but these days, you’re more likely to see it with beads being used as handles for handbags, stunning necklaces made with gemstones, and fabulous beaded bracelets.
We have gathered together top tips, tricks, and tutorials for you here. We hope you will spend time with those who know kumihimo best! Visit the posts from the pros like Maggie Thompson and Jill Wiseman. Be sure to download the free ebook too!
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Bead Fest has many offerings for jewelry and beading lovers alike, with over 115 workshops to choose from at the 2022 Lancaster event. The choices…
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Kumihimo is everywhere right now. If you’re new to kumihimo, let me introduce you (virtually) to Jill Wiseman, your steady guide to this entrancing art…
Maggie Thompson is one of the queens of kumihimo and she has ideas galore to share. In her Kumihimo Made Easy: 10 Beautiful Projects to…
Kumihimo is a versatile technique to add to your bead weaving toolbox. It can be adjusted to suit any style of beaded jewelry. You can…
To most of us, the mention of kumihimo summons mental images of sparkly crystals, colorful cords, slotted foam discs (affiliate link), plastic bobbins, and fancy…
I love using different and unusual components in my kumihimo designs. While dreaming of my next creation, I often start by looking at what’s lying…
I was lucky enough to attend Bead Fest for the first time a few weeks ago. And even better, I was able to take a…
An inexpensive kumihimo disk and some basic tools are all you need to create Christina Larsen’s braided wire earrings, necklaces, and bracelets. You’ll find a…
Kumihimo is a centuries-old Japanese technique for braiding silk strands together. In beaded kumihimo, beads are strung on the cords before braiding. You can use…
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