Sea Siren Kumihimo Bracelet (Reboot)

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1. Please watch our video: How to Braid Beaded Kumihimo and Make a Bracelet. In this video you will learn how to do a 8 Strand Kumihimo Bracelet. From what you learned in the video you will cut 8 strands 4 feet in length each.
2. Gather all 8 cord ends and tie a simple overhand knot tying them all together. Holding the board facing up, thread this knot through the center hole.
3. Place the cords to the left and right of the 32 dot as well as to the left and right of the 16 dot. You will then want to place a cord to the left and right of the 24 dot and to the left and right of the 8 dot. Attach your weight to the knot after you have positioned your cords.
4. Now string 16 seed beads, 12 amethyst bicones, and 16 seed beads on to the strand that is between the 7 and 8 notch. Repeat for the strands between the 8 and 9 notch, the 23 and 24 notch and the 24 and 25 notch.
5. Now string 16 seed beads, 12 indicolite bicones, and 16 seed beads on to the strand that is between 31 and 32 notch. Repeat for the strands between the 32 and 1 notch; the 15 and 16 notch and the 16 and 17 notch.
6. Begin the braiding as shown on in the video. Braid about one inch of cord before you begin adding the beads.
7. Continue braiding until you have added all of your beads, or reached your desired length. Then continue braiding and finish with 1 inch of braiding without beads, same as you did at the beginning.
8. Carefully take the braid off of the disc, trim the bobbins off and tie an overhand knot.
9. Finish off the bracelet with tape and glue as seen in the above video. Allow the bracelet to dry overnight, unclasped for maximum bond.

• SWBI-1453 - Austrian Crystal, #5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Indicolite AB
  Project uses 48 pieces. You will need 2 packages.


• SWBI-14591 - Austrian Crystal, #5328 Bicone Beads 4mm, 24 Pieces, Amethyst Shimmer
  Project uses 48 pieces. You will need 2 packages.


• DMRR-0151F - Miyuki Round Seed Beads, 11/0 Size, 8.5 Gram Tube, #151F Matte Transparent Cobalt
  Project uses 256 pieces. You will need 1 package.


• FCR-4227 - Silver Plated Magnetic Tube Cord Ends/Clasps - Fits Up To 3.2mm Cord (4 Sets)
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


• XCR-4238 - Super-Lon (S-Lon) Cord - Size 18 Twisted Nylon - Capri Blue / 77 Yard Spool
  Project uses 32 Feet. You will need 1 package.


• XTL-1054 - E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.

• XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp
• XTL-6113 - Kumihimo Round Mini Disc Disk For Japanese Braiding and Cording
• XTL-6103 - Beadsmith No Tangle Flexible Plastic Thread Bobbins For Kumihimo Or Macrame 1 7/8 Inch (8 Pack)
• XTL-6063 - Gator Weight For Kumihimo Braiding - 1.6 Ounces (1)