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Original Post by THE BEADING GEM
Glad to see Kumihimo back. As you know it's one of my favorite techniques having taught it for 10 years. The is a typical 8 strand hollow braid which is one of my favorites because if you are using thread, there are many opportunities to use the same design but to change it by simply changing the core material. One note of caution - be sure that you have a disk dedicated solely for wire kumihimo. It widens the slots making it impractical for thread which relies on the slots to provide tension for making a nice looking braid. This is also an example of a marudai pattern that has been adapted for the disk. The pattern goes very quickly when you use a marudai because you don't have to reposition the thread after each round of the pattern. Actually, it would be interesting to see wire used on a marudai.
ReplyDeleteThat is excellent advice about a disc which is made especially for wire. Thanks!
DeleteChristina Larsen in the UK has a great English language tutorial as well: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7pPUKT66ts
ReplyDeleteShe also has simple yet lovely wirework and braided wire tutorials for a number of jewery items (even elf ears). I've been a fan of hers for years. - Barbara H.
Christina is the "go-to" for wire kumihimo. I've been in awe of her for years.
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