how to make square and round kumihimo disk and how to make flat and round bracelets | free patterns
Learn how to braid a basic 8-strand round Kumihimo bracelet using a Kumihimo disk and satin rat tail cord. This is a FAST and EASY braid to make.
how to make square and round kumihimo disk and how to make flat and round bracelets | free patterns
Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet TutorialI hope you all had fun with last month’s introduction to kumihimo in our Kumihimo Necklace Tutorial! This month we’re going to step it up a notch by adding seed beads and showing you a different type of clasp – a button closure with a silk wrap. Adding beads to your kumihimo jewelry opens up a whole new world of design options. Enjoy!! We also carry this as a bead world kit! It includes all instructions and everything you would need to create this bracelet! (does not include: Kumihimo disc, Kumihimo bobbins, kumihimo weight, scissors, or beading mat).You will need:25′ Length of Medium Weight Macramé Cord (1)Size 8 Miyuki or Toho Seed Beads (10 grams)Button (1)Round Kumihimo DiskSmall Kumihimo Bobbins (8)Kumihimo WeightGS Hypo Glue Red OR Thread ZapperScissors.1. Begin with four pieces of macramé cord cut into 6 foot pieces. String all four cords through the button.2. Slide the button down to the middle of the cords and then fold the cords in half.3. Tie all the cords in an overhand knot, about ¼ inch below the button.4. String 40 beads onto each of the eight macramé cords. Push the beads up toward the button (leaving 8-10 inches) and wind the rest of the cord onto a bobbin.5. Close the bobbin to keep the thread from unraveling.6. Clip a kumihimo weight to your string just below the button. Pass the weight and button through the center hole of the Kumihimo disc.7. You will notice that the Kumihimo disc has notches around the perimeter, as well as four dots. Take one cord and pass it through the notch to the left of the top dot. Take a second cord and pass it through the notch to the right of the top dot. Continue around the disc, placing a cord on both sides of each dot. Take care to pull the cords tight and to keep the weighted button in the center of the round opening. Success in Kumihimo weaving is highly dependent on consistent tension.8. When you are ready to begin weaving, your Kumihimo disc will look like this:9. Begin simple Kumihimo by moving the cord at the bottom left (between number 16 and 17) to the top left (between number 30 and 31).10. Move the cord at the top right (between number 32 and 1) to the bottom right (between number 14 and 15). Pull all four cords very tight.11. Rotate the entire Kumihimo disc counterclockwise ¼ turn (as shown below left). Move the cord at the bottom left (between number 24 and 25) to the top left (between number 6 and 7).12. Move the cord at the top right (between number 8 and 9) to the bottom right (between number 22 and 23). Pull all four cords very tight.13. Rotate the Kumihimo disc counterclockwise ¼ turn and repeat steps 11-12 until you have about ¼ inch of weave. The cords will slowly move away from the dots, and the numbers will change with each rotation. If you need to put your Kumihimo disc down, stop with three cords together (as shown in step 11). This will help you find your place easily when you return to your project.14. Now you are ready to start adding beads! Continue repeating steps 11-12 with the following addition: Release the cord at the bottom left and slide up one bead.15. Slide the bead underneath the cord in the center of the disc.16. Then, move the cord up to the top left position as normal.17. The bead will stay tucked in the cords like this:18. Continue repeating steps 11-12, adding a bead each time you move a cord. Continue weaving until you reach the desired length, keeping in mind that the clasp will add 1 ½ inches to the bracelet length. (For example, for a 7 ½ inch bracelet, weave 6 inches of beads.)19. Then weave another 3 inches with no beads. This part of the weave will be used to make the silk wrapped loop. Take the Kumihimo off the disc and tie an overhand knot at the end of the weave. Be sure to leave enough string for a tassel.20. To make the buttonhole, fold the non-beaded weave over to form a loop, making sure the button will fit through the loop.21. To create a knot using the silk wrap technique, take a foot of macramé cord and form a ½ inch folded loop.22. Hold the folded cord loop from Step 21 against the looped kumihimo cording from Step 20, with the folded portion facing the beads.23. Wrap the long tail of the folded cord around both the folded portion of the cord and both pieces of the non-beaded kumihimo cording loop, starting behind the knot. Wrap it at least five or six times. Pull the cord very tight as you wrap.24. Pass the end of the cord through the loop.25. Pull carefully on both ends of the cord until the cord is taut and the looped knot is hidden under the silk wrap.26. Use a Thread Zapper to burn off the excess macramé cord and secure the ends by melting the cord to the silk wrap. If you choose, you can use GS Hypo Glue Red instead. Repeat with the other cord.27. Trim the ends of the Kumihimo cords to make a decorative tassel. (Optional: add beads to each strand of the tassel, securing with an overhand knot at the end of each strand.)28. The finished bracelet is shown below!Obviously this project is for a tutorial, but you can use these same techniques to make a beaded necklace – just make it longer. Stay tuned next month for another fun twist!
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It is hard to find a site on Kumihimo that provides instructions to the craft. These are for the beginner, just learning how. I hope this, along with the directions you got with your "kit" will help you. I take this board everywhere! It is cheap and portable. -- Lady Gepa of SunDragon.
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Sain lainaksi kumihimo-kiekon ja kokeilin tehdä sillä punoksia erilaisista langoista. Kumihimo on japanilaista punontaa. Helpoimmillaan tarvitaan vain lankaa, nyöriä tai nauhoja, paino (esim. pyykkipoika, pöytäliinapaino) sekä kiekko. Kiekon voi valmistaa itse pahvista tai vaikkapa vanhasta retkipatjasta. Myynnissä on kalliimpia ja laadukkaampia japanilaisia kiekkoja sekä halvempia kiinalaisia kiekkoja. Varsinkin metallilanka kuluttaa kiekkoa, joten sitä käytettäessä voi harkita käyttävänsä vain halvempaa tai itse tehtyä kiekkoa. Kiekot voivat olla pyöreitä tai neliskanttisia riippuen siitä millaista nauhaa valmistetaan. Kumihimo-kiekko, keskeneräinen työ ja työn päässä painona toimii piipunrassiin sidottu yliviivaustussi Rannekoru perustekniikalla. Lankana 6-säikeistä kalalankaa. Puolivälissä lankoihin on pujotettu pieniä helmiä, jolloin ne punoutuvat tiiviisti mukaan. Nyörin päissä on hopeoidut puristettavat nauhanpäätteet sekä papukaijalukko. Nauhanpäätteiden sisällä on varmistukseksi vielä tippa liimaa. Lurex-langasta perustekniikalla punottu nyöri. Mielestäni materiaali ei yksinään ole kovin näyttävä, mutta siitä voisi saada kivan lisän jonkin muun materiaalin yhteydessä. En keksinyt mitä valmiista nyöristä tekisin. Ehkä laitan sen johonkin joulukoristeeseen ripustusnauhaksi. Peruspunonta Peruspunonnalla valmistin paperinarusta kaulakorun. Paperinaru näyttää tässä vähän nahkanauhalta. Nyörin päissä on 8 mm:n hopeoidut kalotit ja kalottien sisällä taivutetut korupiikit. En ole vielä päättänyt millaisella ketjulla liittäisin päät yhteen. Paperinarusta tein litteällä punonnalla avaimenperät. Paperinaru täytyy lakata, jotta se kestäisi käyttöä avaimenperänä. Litteä punonta Erilaisia kokeiluja. 1. Peruspunonta eri värisillä villalangoilla. 2. ja 3. Riikinkukkopunontaa kalalangasta, lopputuloksen ulkonäkö riippuu siitä missä värijärjestyksessä langat ovat alkuasetelmassa. 4. Litteä nauha valmistettuna kalalangasta kiertyy spiraalille. 5. Avaimenperä litteällä punonnalla. Riikinkukkopunonta
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Learn how to braid a basic 8-strand round Kumihimo bracelet using a Kumihimo disk and satin rat tail cord. This is a FAST and EASY braid to make.
These bracelets made with a flat braid can be done on a round kumihimo disk or a square plate. The flat braid is easy to learn and the movements of the cords become instinctual quickly. Four variations of this 8-strand flat braid are shown on page 68 in Braids, 250 Patterns from Japan, Peru & Beyond, by Rodrick Owen, but none of the variations have the heart motif shown here. In this tutorial, this braid is done on a round disk, but instructions for the square plate will be forthcoming in a future post. These bracelets can be worn singly or stacked. They are light and comfortable to wear. When stacked the magnetic clasps either attract or repel each other depending on the direction of their magnets, so take advantage of this property to stack them closely. Wear these bracelets triple stacked as shown on the top picture. Tutorial - Step by Step Instructions This is a free tutorial... but it is copyrighted! If you want to share the content with others, always refer to this original post... and visit Marion Jewels in Fiber online store for supplies. Thank you! - Marion Braiding Materials Rayon Satin #2, or 2 mm Nylon Satin - or 2 mm Chinese Knotting Cord - 3 yard (2.7 m) Metallic Cord with Shiny Finish - 12 yard (10.80 m) or Metallic Cord with Iridescent Iris Finish - 15 yard (13.50 m) or Metallic Cord with Fine Finish - 20 yard (13.50 m) These cords will be cut into 1 yd length. The satin will be used individually, the metallic cords will be used as a bundle or strand with multiple cord treated as 1 unit. These steps are described in Step 1 and 2. Finishing Materials C-Lon Micro Cord - 1 yard (0.9 m) cut in 1/2 into 2 lengths of 18 inches (45 cm) Magnetic Clasps with 6.2mm inner diameter The tutorial shown below is made with Black Rayon Satin #2, Silver Shiny Metallic Cord, and a 6.2 mm Black Oxide Magnetic End Clasp. These materials are available by following the links in the material list. Tools & Adhesives 4 inch Kumihimo Mini Disk 2 Mini-Clamps 2 EZ-Bobs (optional) 1 Paperclip 1 Weighted EZBob Scissors Micro Tip Pruning Snip or Shears Pliers Poly Zap Super Glue All these tools can be found in Tools for Kumihimo, Tools, and the glue in Adhesives. Step by Step "Cord" refers to an individual cord or a strand - a group of cords is treated as a unit, as in the metallic strand. Set Up the Braid 1. Cut 3 one yard length of Rayon Satin #2 or 2 mm Nylon Satin. Fold in half and insert into the paperclip. 2. Cut the Metallic Cord into 1 yard lengths, keeping them together as a strand. Fold at the center and add to the paperclip. Add mini-clamps at each end or roll the ends into the EZ-Bobs to keep the cords from intermingling. 3. Tie several half hitches 1 inch (2.5 cm) from the paperclip with C-Lon Micro Cord. 4. Pull the paperclip through K-disk, the weighted EZ-Bob, and secure the paperclip with a mini-clamp. 5. Place the cords and strands in the slots on each side of the black dots. The heart pattern is created by placing the metallic strands in the slots above dots #24 and #8. Braiding Steps Left cord by #32 to slot below the 2 cords by #8 Right cord by #32 to slot below the 2 cords by #24 Now 3 cords are on each side and 2 cords are by dot #16 Left cord by #16 to slot above the 3 cords by #8 Right cord by #16 to slot above the 3 cords by #24 Now 4 cords are on each side Right cord above dot #8 to slot right of dot #16 Left cord above dot #24 to slot left of dot #16 Now 3 cords are on each side and 2 cords are by dot #16 Right cord below dot #8 to slot right of dot #32 Left cord below dot #24 to slot left of dot #32 Reposition the side cords to the closest slots on each side of #8 & #24 Now all the cords are in the slots on each side of black dots. The metallic strands are now on each side of dot #16. Braiding Mantra Top down Bottom up Center up Reposition Here is the Mantra shown in a graphic form: Note: Move the left cord 1st Note: Move the left cord 1st The cords are back to the same position as before Move 1. To continue, repeat the Mantra. Turn the disk over often and check the progress of the braid. Tips - Keep your tension even - I prefer mine on the loose side for this braid. - Hold the flat braid on the back end of the disk with your left hand, braid with your right hand. Repeat these steps until you have braided the cord to the desired length. Remove the cords from the disk while holding the braid with your left hand. With 18 inches (45 cm) of C-Lon Micro Cord, tie several half hitches right at the end of the braid. The End Clasps 1. Prepare the part you just finished braiding - Wrap the cord ends in a corkscrew fashion with the Micro Cord. Do it very tightly but keep some space between the wraps. Wrap around 1 inch (2.5 cm). End the wrap with a few half hitches. For the end with the paperclip - Cut the cords first, then wrap the cord ends in a corkscrew fashion. 2. Add a few drops of Poly Zap Superglue over the wrapped parts. Let the glue dry. Cut the ends with the snip or shears leaving 3/8 “ (1 cm) of wrapped cords. Check the fit. Round the braid with pliers if needed. Dab a drop of glue on the end clasp and insert. Let dry. Design Options Peyote Sleeves Add a Peyote Bead Sleeve over the magnetic clasp. Go the tutorials HERE and get the materials HERE. Extra Colors Add an extra color for the center of the braid as shown above. Grey Satin was used for the two satin cords by dot #16. This way the satin color at the center of the braid is different than the color on the sides. Compare Materials 2 mm Nylon Satin: Shown on left. It has a bit more sheen than the Rayon Satin. It is strong and durable and devoid of the annoying little thread that sometimes stick out of the rayon satin. Rayon Nylon Satin #2: Shown at center. Beautiful sheen. Needs to be treated nicely. Harder to clean than nylon. Little threads stick out sometimes. 2 mm Chinese Knotting Cord: Shown on right. Matte. Textured. Strong and durable. Easy to wash. Enjoy this tutorial. Happy Summer! - Marion Links to Materials Metallic Cords Rayon Satin Nylon Satin 2 mm Chinese Knotting Cord C-Lon Micro Cord Magnetic Clasps
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Length – 10.26 minutes Materials and tools – 1.29 Braid – 2.27 Demo starts – 3.23 Example of bracelet – 9.21 How to make a Kumihimo Loop Pendant This is a great way to use your kumihimo to carry a favourite pendant. This method ensures that your pendant always hangs properly and is an […]
Free online instructions for the Kumihimo basic flat braid using the braiding Plate. Images and step by step instructions make it easy to follow
It is hard to find a site on Kumihimo that provides instructions to the craft. These are for the beginner, just learning how. I hope this, along with the directions you got with your "kit" will help you. Now you have your board AND you have strung it. This is your next step. This process is the same for the patterns shown unless otherwise stated. -- Lady Gepa of SunDragon
Como usar el kumihimo cuadrado
