Beaded Kumihimo Jewelry

by Rebecca Ann Combs

Overview

Beaded Kumihimo Jewelry is a collection of projects made using the most common kumihimo braid: kongoh gumi. The book includes 20+ all-new projects using this popular technique all in a friendly, easy-to-follow format made using an inexpensive kumihimo disk incorporating all your favorite beads.

As you go through her third book, Rebecca will show you how to use many different types of beads in a variety of sizes to make kumihimo jewelry effectively. One beneficial section of this book is Rebecca’s “trouble shooting” section, used to help explain some of the most problematic areas of a kumihimo braid making each project more manageable for beginners.

There is also a helpful Kumihimo Math section used to calculate the proper length and materials of the braid. Along with a few more detailed instructions for the foam disk, and a discussion about using the marudai. Beaded Kumihimo Jewelry is a great addition to your beading library not only for the beautiful designs, but the detailed discussions of both kumihimo math and trouble shooting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781627007221
Publisher:	Kalmbach Publishing Company, Books Division
Publication date:	07/20/2020
Pages:	112
Sales rank:	316,033
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 10.60(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	16 - 18 Years

About the Author

Rebecca Combs has previously published two popular kumihimo books and is the owner of Design & Adorn Beading Studio in Tucson, Arizona. Since 2008 she has been teaching a variety of jewelry making classes, including at the annual Bead&Button Show.

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Basics 5

Beaded Kumihimo Toolkit 6

Beads and Materials 10

Projects

Basic Beaded Rope Necklace 16

Copper Rose Necklace 26

Skill: Using a Bead Spinner 29

Rock Star Necklace 30

Skill: Peyote Stitched Endcap Covers 33

Skill: Understanding Braid Structure 36

Prestige Collar 38

Opening Night Bracelet 42

Happy Camper Necklace 47

Skill: Understanding Proportions 50

Water Lilies Necklace 52

Skill: Working with Bigger Beads 56

Shimmering Aura Necklace 58

Alchemy Necklace 61

Pip Party Set 64

Skill: Braiding Around a Core 66

Sugar Rush Necklace 68

Layered Lentils Necklace 72

Sweater Weather Necklace 77

Funky Caterpillar Bracelet 80

Infinite Waves Necklace 83

Riptide Necklace 88

Tsunami Necklace 90

All Wound Up Necklace 92

Skill: Understanding Bead Finishes 95

Cosmic Dream Necklace 96

Candy Shop Necklace 98

Braided Splendor Necklace 104

Gallery 108

Resources and About the Author 110

Acknowledgments 111