Chips Ahoy Kumihimo Necklace

Chips Ahoy Kumihimo Necklace

Saturday, July 20, 2024 - 10:30am to 2:30pm
Class Level: 
New Class?: 
No
Class Fee: 
$30.00
Instructor: 
Bead Skill: 
Clasp, End Caps - Glue in, Kumihimo

In this class you will learn how to incorporate stone chips and seed beads into a traditional 8 strand Kongo Gumi braid (also known as a round braid).

You will learn how set up a round braiding disc, load and drop chips and beads, how to adjust the length of the braid, and how to finish your braid using glue-in end caps.

You will learn how to braid with irregular shaped stone chips and use seed beads to tighten your braid.

I will also share my secret to loading stone or seed beads with very small holes.

Complete instructions with braiding diagrams and finishing instructions are included.

 

PREREQUISITES: Braiding with beads

 

TOOLS: Bead mat, round Kumihimo disc, chain nose pliers, Kumihimo weight, Fireline, beading needle

Chips Ahoy Kumihimo Necklace by Cindy Johnson©2024, Kumihimo necklace, 8 Strand braid with stone chips, Japanese braiding