Description
Create beautiful beaded Kumihimo jewelry with Jill Wiseman’s Online Workshop: Kumihimo with Beads. In this online workshop, Jill Wiseman will not only show you basic techniques of the popular Kumihimo, she will also show you additional tips and tricks to create beaded and braided Kumihimo in all kinds of variations! This online workshop is based on Jill’s popular video, “Kumihimo with Beads.” You’ll learn how to finish your Kumihimo projects with end caps, wire or crimps, add a variety of beads such as seed beads and drop beads, and learn how to estimate cord length, bead amounts and more.
Lesson Breakdown:
Introduction:
- Meet Jill Wiseman
- Jill’s Top 5 Tips
- Tools and Materials
Beaded Kumihimo:
- Setting Up
- Starting a Braid
- Adding Beads
- Finishing
- Variations
Techniques Covered:
- Kumihimo standard braid
- Adding beads to kumihimo
- Finishing with end caps, wire and crimps
- Variations and patterns with kumihimo
Workshop Includes:
Discussion board & Gallery: The discussion board is a great way to interact with other users in the course. It’s an open forum for you to ask questions, share your thoughts, express your inspirations, and share images of your work.
Optional Quizzes: Short optional quizzes to test your knowledge as you progress through the lessons.
Run time: ~ 87 min
About the Instructor:
Jill Wiseman, a 2013 Beadwork Designer of the Year, fell in love with beading in 2001 and now works full-time as a national beading teacher. She is the author of Jill Wiseman’s Beautiful Beaded Ropes. Jill is known for writing clear and detailed instructions for all experience levels, and has available kits and patterns through her online website: www.jillwisemandesigns.com
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Ailanna Stoebling –
Though I have been doing Kumihimo for quite awhile I love to watch the experts and learn some new ways to make my pieces. From this video I learned some new techniques to finish and add endcaps. Jill is an excellent teacher and I would recommend her to someone wanting to learn how to add beads.
Monika Piper –
“Great tutorial. Even though I already know Kumihimo Jill had some tips and tricks that were new to me. Jill is an excellent teacher and I enjoy her videos very much. Thank you so very much.
Monika from Columbus, Ohio.
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