I'm pleased to announce that I am now a published kumihimo author! A tutorial I devised for creating a beaded Edo Yatsu (aka hollow braid) has been included in the Kalmbach Publishing Kumihimo Fiber and Bead Jewelry Special. It's now available on news stands, at your local bead store, and... Read more →
Beads for Braiders
05/20/2016
12/26/2015
Mixing Bead Manufacturers
One of the questions that seems to be coming up in forums lately is what happens when you use beads from different manufacturers. It's one of those things that I never think about, because I like the differences in texture that mixing manufacturers can give you. Others want their beaded... Read more →
09/22/2014
Matching Cord and Beads in Kumihimo Braiding
Some of the most common questions I get from my students and see in on-line forums are about why a fully beaded kongo gumi/round braid doesn't work out as expected by the maker. While there are many reasons this can occur, the main issue is usually some sort of mismatch... Read more →
09/01/2014
Beads for Braiders Info-torial #4: Size 15/0 seed beads
Eight element kongo gumi/round braids with beads are one of things that are drawing people to the art of kumihimo. Because it is quick to learn and has a world of possibilities, people who don’t have a background in either fiber or beading arts are finding themselves drawn to braiding.... Read more →
07/09/2014
Beads for Braiders Info-torial #3: Size 11/0 seed beads
Eight element kongo gumi/round braids with beads are one of things that are drawing people to the art of kumihimo. Because it is quick to learn and has a world of possibilities, people who don't have a background in either fiber or beading arts are finding themselves drawn to braiding.... Read more →
05/25/2014
Beads for Braiders Info-torial #2: Size 6/0 seed beads
Eight element kongo gumi/round braids with beads are one of things that are drawing people to the art of kumihimo. Because it is quick to learn and has a world of possibilities, people who don’t have a background in either fiber or beading arts are finding themselves drawn to braiding.... Read more →
04/27/2014
Beads for Braiders Info-torial #1: Size 8/0 seed beads
Eight element kongo gumi/round braids with beads are one of things that are drawing people to the art of kumihimo. Because it is quick to learn and has a world of possibilities, people who don't have a background in either fiber or beading arts are finding themselves drawn to braiding.... Read more →
Beaded Kumihimo
- This gallery shows some of my favorite beaded kumihimo pieces. Most of them are made with the kongo gumi/round braid structure on a foam disk and were made from 2007 to the present.
Unbeaded braids
- This gallery shows some of my favorite kumihimo pieces without beads. They feature a variety of braid structures made on a foam disk and were created from 2006 to the present.
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