Attention:  Jewelry Makers, Beaders, Cordmakers and
Wireworkers at all skill levels!

Learn about and explore the creative possibilities of a
time-honoured Japanese braiding technique, Kumihimo!

Kumihimo Wire Jewelry

In ancient Japan the art of braiding using the kumihimo technqiue was used to create beautful but functional cords to adorn kimonos to prayer scrolls and everything in between.

This 144 page book, innovative jewelry artist, Giovanna Imperia, offers a new look at this ancient technique adapting it to creating stunning wire jewelry.

Included are well illustrated techniques along with 20 projects
to inspire you and start you on your journey.

This book will inspire you and take your creative work to a new level.

BE-142.......$21.98

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Kumihimo Disk

Made from supple, compressed polystyrene,
this simple disk is an excellent aid for braid making
.
And you can use them anywhere - even on airplanes!

Slots on the disk hold the threads firmly, so there's no need for weights.
English instructions included.

NG-724.....$13.98

Kumihimo Braiding Board Kit

A handheld, rigid, high density poly board for hand braiding of 4 to 40 strands.

Requires no weights, maintains position of all threads, lightweight and portable.

Suitable for kumihimo and other multi-strand techniques.

Kit includes the board, two skeins of #3 Pearl Cotton,
24 thread winders and instructions.

NG-725.....$10.00

Thread Winder/Bobbins

This set of 1 3/4" soft plastic bobbins have a 3/8" hole in the centre snap open for easy thread winding, then snap back to hold the thread in place for controlled release.

These bobbins have an interlocking ring that allows multiple bobbins to be snapped together.
Perfect of working on kumihimo braiding boards, crochet lace and more.

Package of 10 bobbins

NG-726.....$6.98

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