Kumi-He-Man Bracelet

What You'll Need

Natural Hemp Twine Bead Cord 1mm Three Color Variety 29.5 Feet Each
XCR-3538 BrandID:28	Project uses 16 feet.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 1 Assortment Price: $4.75 / pkg	Quantity:

Sterling Silver Fancy Crimp Bead 4mm Cord Ends Hook & Eye (1 Set)
FCR-3145 BrandID:28	Project uses 1 set.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 1 Set Price: $9.35 / pkg	Quantity:

Antiqued Sterling Silver Beaded Barrel Bead - Fits Pandora - 11mm (1)
BMB-2694 BrandID:28	Project uses 1 piece.  You will need 1 package. 1 package = 1 Piece Price: $27.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Sterling Silver Antiqued Basketweave Bead - Fits Pandora - 9.6mm (1)
BMB-2691 BrandID:28	Project uses 2 pieces.  You will need 2 packages. 1 package = 1 Piece Price: $15.99 / pkg	Quantity:

Antiqued Sterling Coil Tube Bead - Fits Pandora - 7x10mm (1)
BMB-2700 BrandID:28	Project uses 2 pieces.  You will need 2 packages. 1 package = 1 Piece Price: $10.99 / pkg	Quantity:

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

Purchase All Supplies

★ Supplies For Project B153 - Kumi-He-Man Bracelet
	Includes all packages of items above and printed instructions. Recommended tools are not included. Price: $97.80 / kit	Quantity:
	See more: Bracelet Project Tutorials

Specialized Tools

Lightweight Kumihimo Round Disc Disk For Japanese Braiding and Cording
XTL-6112 BrandID:28	Price: $5.49 / pkg	Quantity:

Xuron Sharp Flush Cutter Pliers - Wire/Soft Flex
XTL-5600 BrandID:7	Price: $13.75 / pkg	Quantity:

Instructions:

1. To make this handsome bracelet, first watch our instructional video on how to make a simple 8-warp kumihimo braid.


2. Start with eight pieces of hemp at twenty four inches long each.


3. Create a kumihimo braid which is approximately one inch longer than you want your finished length to be. Since we are creating a bracelet for a man, the finished length will be around eight inches, minus the hook and loop portion of the clasp.


4. When you have made the braid one inch longer than the finished length, remove it from the kumihimo disk and cut off excess hemp.


5. Using clear tape, tightly bind each end as shown in the video.


6. Onto your kumihimo braid, thread your Pandora-style beads. The center bead will be a tight fit and will stay put in the middle of the bracelet. The Celtic braid beads will have a looser fit and will move about. The two swirl bracelets are also tight and should be placed about an inch and a half away from either end.


7. Using a sharp pair of scissors or your flush cutters, trim down your tape ends to about one quarter of an inch.


8. Spread a small amount of E600 on each end of the bracelet, and insert them into the cord ends.


9. Set aside to dry for a few hours, and then your new bracelet will be ready to wear!