Monday, November 12, 2012

Kumihimo Basics: A Taste of Japanese Braiding

 Recently published on Amazon Kindle -  

             KUMIHIMO BASICS: A TASTE OF JAPANESE BRAIDING by Victoria Inman
             Free Amazon Kindle available HERE

A wonderful beginners book providing the reader with several Kumihimo techniques and a patterned design.  Furthermore, an additional pattern for creating a Handcrafted Kumihimo Disk Loom is provided as well.
 
 

Author/Designer: VAI Designs ~ Alaskan Artisan Crafts


Description:


This book provides you with detailed instructions and the accompanying images on how to create a BEADED SPIRAL KUMIHIMO CELLPHONE STRAP. This design is unique to each individual, the possible materials, color combinations, wires, and beads to add to the design are numerous.

The steps that are shown will take you through how to create your own HANDMADE KUMIHIMO LOOM, and provide a few SPIRAL BRAID PATTERNS. The braid patterns that have been included along with the Kumihimo Loom can both be used to create the additional design pattern.

The instructions included in this book provide detailed information on how to create your own projects. In addition to the instructions are images that display each component and the methods used to complete the piece.

Each of the designs, techniques and projects included in this book can be individualized by the reader. The materials and tools used to create each can be adapted and a truly unique and creative item can be created.


Series: None
# of Projects: A design pattern, two braiding techniques and a handcrafted Kumihimo Loom.
Estimated Pages on Kindle:  62
Kindle Purchase Price: $3.99
File Size: 2197 KB
Language: English

The materials used in this tutorial are specific to the projects created at the time. You may need to adjust the amounts to your own creations slightly.

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