Retired - Blue Blooms Kumihimo Bracelet

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1. Please watch the video: How to Braid Beaded Kumihimo and Make a Bracelet.
2. From what you learned in the video, set up your bobbins and disc.
3. For this project you will be using only one color of cord and onto each of the eight cords you will add the pip beads in the following order. 6 blue, 6 helio, 6 blue, and 6 helio.
4. When you have come to the end of the braid, finish it off as seen in the above video.

• BCP-11274 - Czech Glass Pip Beads, Smooth Drops 7x5mm, 50 Pieces, Blue
  Project uses 96 pieces. You will need 2 packages.


• BCP-11264 - Czech Glass Pip Beads, Smooth Drops 7x5mm, 50 Pieces, Helio Blue Crystal
  Project uses 96 pieces. You will need 2 packages.


• XCR-4325 - BeadSmith Super-Lon Cord - Size 18 Twisted Nylon - Periwinkle Blue / 77 Yards
  Project uses 1 spool. You will need 1 package.


• FCL-7490 - Silver Plated Glue-In Sliding Toggle Clasp Small 'Spiral' Fits 3mm Cord (1)
  Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.


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

• XTL-6095 - Beadsmith Lightweight Kumihimo Round Disc Disk For Japanese Braiding and Cording 35mm Hole
• XTL-6103 - Beadsmith No Tangle Flexible Plastic Thread Bobbins For Kumihimo Or Macrame 1 7/8 Inch (8 Pack)
• XTL-6062 - Kumi Weight With Gator Clip For Kumihimo Braiding - 3.1 Ounces (1)
• XTL-5700 - Fiskars 5 Precision Tip Scissors - Super Sharp