Kumihimo Wire Weaving: How to Make Wire Kumihimo Braids With Affordable Metals and Minimal Tools

By Amy Lange

Powerful kumihimo techniques to make inexpensive wire jewelry

Do you want to start kumihimo, but don't want to spend money on expensive metals?

Are you a kumihimo braider, that is looking to challenge herself with wire projects?

Are you afraid that doing kumihimo with wire might be difficult?

Are you tired of making the same type of wire jewelry, over and over again?

I, the author, also faced the same problems as you.

I was scared of two things.

One, I will have to spend too much money on buying sterling silver or gold wire to do projects.

Two, kumihimo with wire will be difficult to do. 

That is why I have compiled a simple kumihimo guide for you.

This guide focuses on using inexpensive tools and materials to create wire jewelry that you can wear and gift to those close to you.

Inside this book you will discover:

• The #1 low-price metal you should use to make your first kumihimo braid

• The most important tool you need to make flat braids in your jewelry

• How to add cabochons to your kumihimo projects

• The only tools you need to start wire kumihimo

• What gauge of wire should you use for your first project?

• 5 mistakes you could be making when making wire braids

• 2 tools essential for creating hollow kumihimo braids

• 5 classic and versatile braid designs that go well with inexpensive metals

• How to get a patina finish on your kumihimo projects

• The biggest mistake you could be making when braiding wire

• 10 kumihimo 'hacks', that will make your kumihimo learning curve easier

• How to add beads to your kumihimo projects

But isn't wire kumihimo tricky to do?

Like any other hobby, kumihimo takes a little bit of time to learn. 

With practice, you will be sure to become comfortable with kumihimo.

This book can get you started without much skill or time already invested in knowing kumhimo or making wire jewelry.

You can start this craft even if you have never braided before.

Get started before you unknowingly spend money on expensive materials, only to find out your projects could have been easier and cheaper if you used the alternative metal that is revealed in this book.

Note: This book has black and white pictures only

Take action and buy this book now!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Amy Lange
• Release date: Sep 20, 2019
• ISBN: 9781393360612

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Kumihimo Wire Weaving

How to Make Kumihimo Braids With Affordable Metals and Minimal Tools

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1: Tools Required for Making Wire Kumihimo

Kumihimo Disks Made of Foam

Kumihimo Bobbins

Copper Wire

Beads

End Caps or Clasps

Nylon Jaw Pliers

Adhesive

Weight

Mandrel Cone

Essential Tools for Making a Hollow Kumihimo Braid

Chapter 2: 10 Kumihimo Hacks to Make It Easy to Learn

Prepare the Wire

Straightening the Wire

Secure the Wire

Twisted Wire

Use Inexpensive Wire for Practice

Hold the Kumihimo Disk or Plate Firmly

Maintain the Correct Level of Tension

Tame the Wire

Take Notes

Check the Work Frequently

Start from the Middle

Chapter 3: Kumihimo Plate and Disk

The Kumihimo Plate

The Kumihimo Disk

Chapter 4: Basic Round Braid

Round Braid with 8 Warps

Chapter 5: Kongo Gumi

Reversed Kongo Gumi or Spiral Braid

Zigzag Design

Chapter 6: Edo Yatsu Gumi

Chapter 7: Hira Yatsu Gumi

Chapter 8: Yurugi Gumi

Chapter 9: Using Beads in Kumihimo Projects

How Many Beads are Needed

How to Use Beads

Using Colored Beads

Chapter 10: How to Use Cabochons and Magatamas

Cabochons

Beaded Kumihimo Cabochon Earrings

Magatama Beads

Chapter 11: Get a Patina Finish on the Kumihimo Projects

Things to do Before Applying Liver of Sulfur

Techniques for Applying Liver of Sulfur

After Applying It

Chapter 12: Kumihimo Calculations

Conversion Chart

Calculating the Number of Beads

How to Avoid Doing the Calculations

An Easy Method of Counting

A Simple Method to Avoid Counting Beads Repeatedly

Refer to Previous Work

Make a Sample

Chapter 13: Making a Kumihimo Bracelet

Chapter 14: Some Important Mistakes and Their Solutions

Missing Out a Bead

Finding the Right Place

Not Maintaining the Appropriate Tension

Wrong Calculations

Not Using the Right Things

Major Mistake

Conclusion

Where to Buy the Materials

Bibliography

Introduction

Kumihimo refers to a type of Japanese method of braiding by which different kinds of stringing materials are used. Often beads are also used to make unique jewelry and home decor items. The meaning of the word Kumihimo is to gather threads. In this technique, a variety of looms are used to make different kinds of braids. There is a vast scope for creativity and countless designs can be made using simple tools.

You can give a new look to your object by using different numbers and colors of strands. The type of stringing materials used can also give an entirely novel look to the piece. Moreover, the beauty of the object can be enhanced by adding beads, magatamas, and cabochons.

You can even use different kinds of wires to make jewelry using Kumihimo techniques. Although there are people who spend a lot of money and buy gold and silver wires for this purpose, you can make items using inexpensive wires, too. You will be surprised to see that even with a simple copper wire you can make exquisite items.

If you are interested in this craft but you are hesitant to take it up because you

Reviews for Kumihimo Wire Weaving

[Nan · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

A lot of great information but without photos or good illustrations it is difficult to follow.

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[Linda Nerothin · Rating: 1 out of 5 stars]

Where are the photos? How can you write a instruction book with no photos?