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200 Braids to Twist, Knot, Loop, or Weave
Hundreds of sumptuous braided designs are arranged by structure, from twisted and knotted pieces to more elaborate looped and woven examples. Each braid features a beautiful close-up photograph, materials list, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-follow color illustrations to guide crafters along. Each technique is explored indepth, followed by tips on starting and finishing braids and advice for incorporating braids into other textile projects. .
Price: $17.49
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Beginner's Guide to Braiding: The craft of Kumihimo (Beginner's Guide to)
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Necklaces Braided on the Kumihimo Disk
Necklaces Braided on the Kumihimo Disk is a step-by-step instruction book that tells you how to make and finish a stunning array of necklaces Whether you are a beginner or advanced braider this book has something for you. It includes move by move instructions for four braids. The section on braiding with beads shows you how to add beads of all sizes to your necklaces without ruining your disk. Fancy finishes shows you how to dress up the closures. From project inception to the final touch, this book will inspire you to create your own stunning necklaces. Written in English..
Price: $19.35
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Kumihimo on a Braiding Disk
The book Kumihimo On A Braiding Disk has 36 pages of fact-filled instructions devoted to the popular braiding disk that enables anyone to recreate the centuries-old art of Kumihimo braiding on the modern compact and portable disk.This book includes the following sections:Introduction, History & Background, The Marudai, Choosing Cords, Setting up the Disk and beginning the braids, Round Braiding with 8 strands, Round Braiding with 16 strands, Round Flat Braiding with 8 strands, Round Flat Braiding with 12 strands, Hollow Braiding with 8 strands, Question and answer section, Sample finished braiding, Finishing a necklace (ending the braids and adding clasps), and Kumihimo on Gourds.The author is an accomplished braider and actively teaches classes on using the Kumihimo disk. The detailed instructions take you step-by-step from choosing thread and a braid, initial setup for each braiding style, individual braiding moves, and final finishing steps, all with many color photographs and unique graphic drawings of each step along the way. Lots of troubleshooting help if you need it, plus where to find these sometimes hard-to-find supplies.All you need is this book, the Kumihimo Braiding disk, and the cord-holding bobbins, and you'll be well on your way to a lifetime hobby of creating beautiful, one-of-a-kind braids from the very start the you'll be proud to make, own, wear, or give as gifts! This is the book you need!36 colorful pages, printed on one side of card stock so you have plenty of space for notes, and spiral bound so the book lays flat for reference while you work..
Price: $14.95
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Making Kumihimo: Japanese Interlaced Braids
Unlock the secrets of a beautiful, ancient, and closely guarded Japanese craft. Kumihimo refers to all kinds of braiding; here, the focus is on Takadai, a term for colorful and elaborate single- and double-layered flat braids made on a high-stand frame, with a plain weave and twill structure. With more than 150 photographs, 70 charts, 25 illustrations, and easy-to-follow instructions, this collection offers an ideal introduction for anyone from weavers to embroiderers. Find out about the equipment, materials, and techniques; create color, weave, rep-weave, chevron, and textured patterns, plus braids with decorative edges; and make many designs to turn into scarves, bracelets, and other adornments. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club..
Price: $9.94
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Kumihimo: The Essence of Japanese Braiding
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Kumihimo: Japanese Braiding
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