Beautiful Braiding Made Easy: Using kumihimo disks and plates - Softcover

Deighan, Helen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0954033353 ISBN 13: 9780954033354

Publisher: Search Press, 2006

Synopsis

An easy to follow guide to producing beautiful Japanese braids using Kumihimo disks and plates; templates for which are printed on the cover flap ready to be cut out and used. There is advice on the yarns or threads to use, arranging the threads on the disk or plate, producing many different types of braid, braiding with beads, finishing off and using the braids to make bracelets, necklaces, bag handles and much more.

About this title

About the Author

As a professional textile artist, Helen Deighan has been making quilts since 1984. Initially working from existing patterns, she soon started developing her own designs. And, when she couldn't find the right colour or shade to fit - she dyed her own. Over the past ten years she has created many exciting dyeing effects using everyday household objects - from cat litter trays and drain pipes to her now famous plastic freezer bags! Helen's latest passion is designing and making textile coil pots.

From the Back Cover

This easy to follow guide to Japanese braiding has all the advice you need on the yarns or threads to use, arranging the threads on the disk or plate, producing many different types of braid, braiding with beads and finishing off. Learn how to use the braids to make beautiful accessories.

• Kumihimo disk and plate printed on the cover flap ready to cut out and use
• Clear step-by-step instructions, diagrams and photographs
• Ideal for beginners to Japanese braiding or experienced crafters wanting new ideas
• Make bracelets, necklaces, bag handles and more

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• Packed with new ideas for using the wonderful Kumihimo tools - including adding beads as you braid
• Templates for the Kumihimo disks and plates are printed on the cover flap ready to be cut out and used
• Easy to follow instructions teach you step-by-step how to make beautiful braids using the Kumihimo disks and plates
• Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs and drawings

Edition details

• Publisher: Search Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0954033353
• ISBN 13: 9780954033354
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 48