Chino Kumihimo Flat Braid Wrap Bracelet

What You'll Need

Silver Plated Diamond Embossed Lobster Clasps 14mm (10)
FCL-2534 BrandID:28	Project uses 1 piece.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 10 Pieces Price: $5.49 / pkg	Quantity:

Silver Plated Ribbon Pinch Crimps Cord Ends 10mm or 3/8 Inch (20)
FCR-1420 BrandID:28	Project uses 2 pieces.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 20 Pieces Price: $3.75 / pkg	Quantity:

Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 4mm 21 Gauge Thick (100)
FJR-5140 BrandID:28	Project uses 2 pieces.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 100 Pieces Price: $2.25 / pkg	Quantity:

Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 7mm 20 Gauge (x100)
FJR-5170 BrandID:28	Project uses 1 piece.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 100 Pieces Price: $3.75 / pkg	Quantity:

Satin Rattail Braiding Cord 1mm Chino Mix Tan/Blue 4 Colors - 3 Yds Each
XCR-3012 BrandID:6	Project uses 12 yards.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 12 yards (3 yards Per Color) Price: $6.99 / pkg	Quantity:

NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads "Black" 64YD (58 Meters)
XCR-8902 BrandID:28	Project uses 30 inches.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 1 Bobbin Price: $1.25 / pkg	Quantity:

E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
XTL-1054 BrandID:28	Project uses 1 piece.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 1 Piece Price: $1.75 / pkg	Quantity:

Purchase All Supplies

★ Supplies For Project B642 - Chino Kumihimo Flat Braid Wrap Bracelet
	Includes all packages of items above and printed instructions. Recommended tools are not included. Price: $25.23 / kit	Quantity:
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Specialized Tools

No Tangle Flexible Plastic Thread Bobbins For Kumihimo Or Macrame 1 7/8 Inch (8 Pack)
XTL-6103 BrandID:6	Price: $4.25 / pkg	Out of Stock Notify Me
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Lightweight Kumihimo Square Plate For Japanese Flat Braiding
XTL-6114 BrandID:28	Price: $4.49 / pkg	Quantity:

Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
XTL-5700 BrandID:20	Price: $4.99 / pkg	Quantity:

English Beading Needles Assortment So Handy
XTL-3004 BrandID:28	Price: $1.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Gator Weight For Kumihimo Braiding - 1.6 Ounces (1)
XTL-6063 BrandID:28	Price: $10.25 / pkg	Quantity:

Instructions:

1. Start by cutting all your cords so that each length is 36 inches long. You should now have a total of 12 cords. Remove the two cords which are your least favorite color (the ones you will want least in your design). Now you have 10 cords.


2. For the design of this bracelet, we are going to just go for a random pattern. Please watch the video on How to 10-Warp Flat Braid Kumihimo. From the video, line up your threads on the square kimihimo disc as shown and wind your bobbins. If you are completely new to Kumihimo, you might find it helpful to watch the beginning of the video on making an 8-warp round braid. It explains winding of the bobbins, lining up your thread, weighting down your braid, etc.


3. Braid 12". Without removing the braid from the disc, loosely wrap it around your wrist 2 times. Your clasp and ends will add about an inch. See if you need to braid additional length so that the bracelet will wrap around your wrist without being too snug.


4. Now, please watch the video on how to tie off and finish your Kumihimo flat braid ends. Do so on both sides of your braid and attach your cord end crimps as shown in the video.


5. Open a jump ring and link it to the loop at the end of your cord end crimp and also the loop at the base of your lobster clasp. Close the jump ring. Go to the other side of your bracelet and repeat this step except attach a 7mm jump ring instead of your lobster clasp.


6. All done!