craftyhunnypie Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Next month, my craft group that I go to are doing Kumihimo / Japanese braiding. Has anyone ever done it? I have googled it & it looks easy! You can even make your own board / ring to do it with... here... http://friendship-bracelets.net/tutorial.php?id=592 Guess what I will be making later? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Ooh, looks interesting Take lads of photos Cathy X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 13, 2013 Author Share Posted January 13, 2013 I will ! I can see me shouting "shush" to my OH a lot. Even though it is easy, if you lose your place it will ed up a mess. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted January 13, 2013 Share Posted January 13, 2013 Looks interesting. A bit like French braiding with the doll, but a bit more detailed. Look forward to seeing your results Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Ooooh that looks fun. Are you going to make us all one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 Form an orderly queue please! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 14, 2013 Author Share Posted January 14, 2013 I printed my own disc & glued it to a paper plate, before cutting it out. I used 8 strands - 4 black, 4 gold & told myself left up left, right down right. Then I did a quarter turn clockwise before repeating these steps. I've ended up with a twisted braid that I'm actually quite pleased with & will turn into a bracelet once I buy some correct jewellery findings. I only used embroidery thread, so it is quite thin. But I'll look around for some rat tail or nylon cord to try. There are lots of designs for Kumihimo dics & lots of patterns for cords to make. It was easy & quite relaxing to do. I know, I know - you need photos! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
