My newest marudai class is now live on the American Kumihimo Society page. It is a guided workshop through Catherine Martin's book Kumihimo: Japanese Silk Braiding Techniques. The introductory section includes videos on setting up and preparing to work with silk or Imposter/Biron on a marudai. Three more sections on... Read more →
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05/15/2020
05/26/2017
Virtual Class Coming Soon
I'm pleased to announce that I will be teaching a virtual class for the American Kumihimo Society. This class will be teaching the basics and variations of the Edo Yatsu braid, also known as the hollow braid. Edo Yatsu is my favorite braid and is a great structure where simple... Read more →
01/10/2016
Preparing Imposter for disk braiding
Silk is the traditional material that kumihimo is made with in Japan, in bundles of thin thread that are either prepared by the braider or purchased in pre-cut lengths. As silk is not always an economical choice, a product made from rayon or nylon called Imposter or Biron is also... 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 →
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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