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These instructions will give you an 7 inch bracelet. To modify the length, adjust the length of the braided portion accordingly. Note: You will also need some tape and a toothpick or scrap of wire for this project.
- Please watch our video: How to Make a Simple 8-Warp Kumihimo Braid Bracelet. In this video you will learn how to do a 8 Strand Kumihimo Bracelet. From what you learned in the video, take the four colors and cut them in half so you have: 2 blue, 2 brown, 2 light blue and 2 white.
- 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.
- Place the blue cords in between 32 and 1 notch and the 24 and 25 notch.
- Place the brown cords in between 31 and 32 notch and the 23 and 24 notch.
- Place the light blue cords in between 7 and 8 notch and the 15 and 16 notch.
- Place the white cords in between 8 and 9 notch and the 16 and 17 notch.
- Attach your weight to the knot after you have positioned your cords. Begin the braiding as shown on in the video.
- Continue braiding until you have reached your desired length.
- Next, please watch our video: How to Add a Large Hole Bail to a Kumihimo Braid. In this video you will see how to finish off this bracelet and add the charm and bail.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED: (scroll down for purchase options)
- FCO-9388 - Slider Bail, Roped Round 16mm, Fits 8mm Cord, Brass Oxide Finish, 2 Pieces, By TierraCast
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FCR-4262 - Cord End, Roped Dome 12.5mm, Fits 5mm Cord, Brass Oxide Finish, 2 Pieces, By TierraCast
Project uses 2 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- FCL-7232 - TierraCast Brass Oxide Finish Pewter Large Beaded Toggle Clasp 16.5mm (1)
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- PND-170 - TierraCast Pewter Charms, Open Lotus Design 13x14mm, 2 Pieces, Brass Oxide Finish
Project uses 1 piece. You will need 1 package.
- FJR-5471 - Antiqued Brass Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (x100)
Project uses 3 pieces. You will need 1 package.
- XCR-3012 - Beadsmith Satin Rattail Braiding Cord 1mm Chino Mix Tan/Blue 4 Colors - 3 Yds Each
Project uses 1 piece. 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.
RECOMMENDED TOOLS:- XTL-0023 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Bent Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-0020 - Baby Wubbers Quality Fine Chain Nose Jeweller's Pliers
- XTL-5614 - BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece
- XTL-6063 - Gator Weight For Kumihimo Braiding - 1.6 Ounces (1)
- XTL-6095 - Beadsmith Lightweight Kumihimo Round Disc Disk For Japanese Braiding and Cording 35mm Hole
- XTL-6108 - No Tangle Flexible Plastic Thread Bobbins For Kumihimo Or Macrame 2 1/2 Inch (8 Pack)