Add the above to the High Quality Oval and Round End Caps, the barettes and keychain holders and you can see why we're so proud. Take a moment to look them over.
Hand Dyed Explodes! We're adding new colors all the time to the already stunning display of hand dyed cord. Trying to find the right cord to match malachite...we've got it. Got some Swarovski pendants you want to showcase, we've got colors that make those after market colors pop!
And don't forget the new Square kits and flat braid patterns.
Spring is here!
Necklace Book: For all those people who asked "How did you make that?" the answer is now here! This book provides step by step photographs showing you how to make the braid and turn it into a beautiful necklace. It includes directions for 10 necklaces, including braiding with beads. For those who love the kumihimo disk and really want to put it through it's paces, this book is for you. Those of you who have enjoyed the Kumihimo To Go kit will love this book! It is written in easy to understand English and has projects for all skill levels and all ages. $21.95.
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What is Kumihimo To Go? Kumihimo To Go is an inexpensive introduction to japanese braiding. The kit includes everything you need to make your first necklace. A kumihimo disc, bobbins, cord, end caps and clasp....and those all important instructions in English!. This is braiding by the numbers. Step by step photographs teach you the simple moves that create a uniform round braid. And best of all, you can take it anywhere!
On a plane, at the office, in a car, on the phone, while you wait, watching television. Anywhere!
The disc is light and the patterns are repetitive so they are easy to remember.
Kumihimo To Go
is an easy way to show off focal beads. Rather than stress over the
many stringing components needed to show off that special bead, try
making a perfectly color coordinated cord using inexpensive fibers. But
don't limit yourself to yarns, make a leather bracelet for a man using
strips of suede. How about custom tie-backs for curtains or shade
pulls? Handles for purses or bags? Headbands? Edging for quilts and
clothing? Embellishment for stamped cards and hand crafted books?
The disc and bobbins are reusable so that you can make an unlimited number of items.
Radically different looks can be had just by changing the type of cord
used. Try chenille yarn or embroidery floss. Check out the Kumihimo Gallery to
see what is possible using the Kumihimo to Go kit. There are additional
instructions available for other braid shapes and patterns.
Traditionally Kumihimo braids were made using a marudai which is a
wooden stool with a hole in the center. Today's marudais are generally
crafted in beautiful woods and can be very expensive. The bobbins, also
made out of wood, are filled with lead to very exact weights...and
again, very expensive. A marudai and 8 bobbins might run as high as
$250.00. Yikes! And while they are beautiful, they are also big and
heavy. Certainly not something you can take on a plane or tuck in a
purse. That
is why Kumihimo To Go is so great! You have the joy of making something
truly beautiful without breaking the bank or your back!
Happy Braiding!
For Beaded Ornament Cover Lovers:
Book 6: The Heirloom Collection
4 beautiful patterns with lots and lots of variations! We tried some new things in this book and they turned out great. There are three versions of the Victoria which is a peyote stitched cap that fits the ornanent like a glove. Beaded bead dangles make this a wonderful ornament. The Filigree takes netted ornament covers to an all new level. The Cascade and Waterfall are stunning multi-layered ornaments using twisted dangles. There are eight possible variations for this ornament. For those who love crystals, there are the four Regalias. Simple, elegant and oh, so sparkly! This ornament makes up quickly and is an example of how you can mix and match crystals for radiacallly different personalities.
We have multi-book specials for those buying several of books 1 through 5. Book 6 is not part of any special and won't be until the next book is released. You have to order a special to get the special price.
