How to Add Beads to a Flat Kumihimo Braid

Designer: Julie Bean

Learn how to incorporate beads into your 10-warp flat kumihimo braid. This technique shows how to create a beaded edge along both sides of the braid. A great variation to this classic japanese braiding technique.

Filed under: Braiding And Knotting Techniques

Related projects: Chino Kumihimo Flat Braid Wrap Bracelet | Spiraling Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet | Beaded Kumihimo Flat Braid Bracelet

Supplies:

Here are the beading and crafting supplies used in the video plus related products.

Lightweight Kumihimo Square Plate for Japanese Flat Braiding	No Tangle Flexible Plastic Thread Bobbins For Kumihimo Or Macrame 2 1/2 Inch (8 Pack)	Gator Weight For Kumihimo Braiding - 1.6 Ounces (1)	BeadSmtih Super-Lon Cord - Size #18 Twisted Nylon - Turquoise / 77 Yard Spool
BeadSmith Super-Lon Cord - Size #18 Twisted Nylon - Purple / 77 Yard Spool	Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 55 'Opaque Turquoise' 8 Gram Tube	Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 90 'Metallic Amethyst Gun Metal' 8 Gram Tube	Beadalon Large Beading Mats - Prevent Bead Rolling 13 X 18 Inch (Set of 2)

 

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