How to Tie Off and Finish Flat Braid Kumihimo Ends

Designer: Julie Bean

Learn how to tie off and finish your flat braid kumihimo ends using ribbon pinch crimp cord ends. This easy method has you sewing the strands together using a needle and thread. This technique secures them in place and prevents unraveling.

Filed under: Braiding And Knotting Techniques

Related projects: Love the Earth Bracelet | Chino Kumihimo Flat Braid Wrap Bracelet

Supplies:

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

Lightweight Kumihimo Square Plate for Japanese Flat Braiding	BeadSmith Digital Caliper - Measures Inner/Outer Diameters In Inches/Millimeters	Silver Plated Ribbon Pinch Crimps Cord Ends 10mm or 3/8 Inch (20)	Silver Plated Ribbon Pinch Crimps Cord Ends - 16.5mm (4)
Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp	NYMO Nylon Beading Thread Size D for Delica Beads Black 64YD (58 Meters)	English Beading Needles Assortment So Handy	Beadalon Large Beading Mats - Prevent Bead Rolling 13 X 18 Inch (Set of 2)
Eurotool Nylon Parallel Jaw Pliers Chain Nose- For Scratch-Free Wire Work

 

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