Twist, Turn & Tie 50 Japanese Kumihimo Braids: A Beginner's

Twist, Turn & Tie 50 Japanese Kumihimo Braids: A Beginner's Guide to Making Braids for Beautiful Cord Jewelry

The traditional Japanese art of cord braiding--known as kumihimo-- has been around for centuries. The technique, which uses a loom and several strands of silk thread, was once used to create the strong, slender cords that reinforced samurai warrior armor. Today, it is primarily used to make beautiful, color-drenched cords for jewelry and other decorative items. In Twist, Turn, & Tie 50 Japanese Kumihimo Braids, readers will get everything they need to get started in this ancient craft, including a mini braiding loom! They'll also find:
An overview of tools and materials from looms to bobbins to glues to beads
Step-by-step instructions for basic loom braiding, handling threads, beads, and more
50 gorgeous projects from simple beginner braids to complex beaded cords
400 full-color photographs for inspirations and instruction

With details on kumihimo terminology, starting and finishing braids, and calculating thread and bead counts, this book is an ideal guide for new braiders.
Country USA
Brand Sourcebooks
Manufacturer Sourcebooks
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780764166433
ReleaseDate 2014-03-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780764166433

Twist, Turn & Tie 50 Japanese Kumihimo Braids: A Beginner's Guide to Making Braids for Beautiful Cord Jewelry