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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: David & Charles
• Release date: Jan 31, 2015
• ISBN: 9781446371848

Dorothy Wood

Dorothy Wood is a talented and prolific craft author. Since completing a course in Advanced Embroidery and Textiles, she has written over twenty craft books - her first being the best-selling Simple Glass Beading. In her spare time, she contributes to numerous magazines including Crafts Beautiful and Cardmaking & Papercraft.

Reviews for The Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo

[Leena Aluru · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Extremely informative and I liked all the basic moves that one can do with the Kumihimo looms.