The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo: Techniques, Patterns and Projects to Learn How to Braid

by Dorothy Wood

Learn how to make stunning braided jewellery using the popular technique of Kumihimo the art of Japanese braiding.

Kumihimo is enjoying a surge in popularity in contemporary jewellery making as an innovative and on-trend technique. This beginner-friendly guide features step-by-step diagrams and photographs to help you start braiding and create beautiful jewellery projects at home.

Written by renowned jewellery crafter and first Ambassador for Swarovski Elements, Dorothy Wood, "The Beginner s Guide to Kumihimo" is the essential guide to Japanese braiding techniques for jewellery craft.

The book covers a range of techniques including flat braids, square braids, honeycomb braids, hollow braids, spiral braids, braiding with beads, using different cords and wire, and finishing techniques."

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Crafts

66 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 24, 2014

Reviews

[Tenika Fontana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, I like this. A great intro book for kumihimo braids and the different styles for it. Gives multiple examples of each style and how they look, the moves, etc. Informative. I especially loved the section about ENDING a braid, because I struggled with that. I wouldn't have thought to see a braids end to keep it together!

[Apriljoy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found it very helpful.

[Donna Hutt Stapfer Bell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic starter resource

Does everything it says on the tin. Then provides resources. Ancient method for producing cords, rope, purposes for jewelry, clothing and notions.

[Tracy Hart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good for the beginner

This is a good instructional book for the beginner to learn the kumihimo techniques. I look forward to going through it again!

[Christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great way to get into the easy and interesting craft of Kumihimo. For directions, examples, supplies lists and methods the information is complete and accurate. I have done a bit of Kumihimo in the past and essentially stuck to a single method but this book allows me to explore different methods of construction resulting in vastly different pieces. Even something as simple as measuring out twice the length of fiber as you want the finished product to be was a bit of a revelation to me. The book was well written and easy to follow. The instructions and illustrations were clear and concise.

[ruby newman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful!

I shouldn't be surprised because I have not a read Dorothy Wood book that I didn't like.

So many variations, plus a few projects to get you going. Lists of suppliers in UK and USA, this book really does have everything for the beginner and beyond.

Only thing I didn't like was plenty of links forward in the book, to clarify or inform, but not back to where you were. So remember to bookmark.

I'm thrilled with it.