How to Braid Beaded Kumihimo with Long Magatama Beads

Designer: Julie Bean

This video shows you how to do a classic 8-warp beaded Kumihimo braid but instead of seed beads, we are using Miyuki Long Magatama beads. The result is a thick "scale" looking braid.

Filed under: Braiding And Knotting Techniques

Related projects: Wreath of Independence Bracelet | Spiraling Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet | The Grey Knight's Dragon | Beaded Kumihimo Holiday Wreath Bracelet

Supplies:

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

Miyuki Long Magatama Seed Beads - 4x7mm 'Gun Metal' 8.5 Grams	Miyuki Long Magatama Seed Beads - 4x7mm 'Matte Black' 8.5 Grams	Lightweight Kumihimo Round Disc Disk For Japanese Braiding and Cording	No Tangle Flexible Plastic Thread Bobbins For Kumihimo Or Macrame 2 1/2 Inch (8 Pack)
BeadSmith Super-Lon Cord - Size #18 Twisted Nylon - Black / 77 Yard Spool	Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp	Beadalon Large Beading Mats - Prevent Bead Rolling 13 X 18 Inch (Set of 2)

 

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