Kumihimo

Kumihimo Supplies and Instructions

Fall in love with the craft of Japanese braiding.
You’ll find everything for kumihimo braiding here: braiding equipment, threads, kits, and free instructions. Braid necklaces, bracelets, incorporate beads, pendants and use our jewelry findings to complete lovely jewelry.

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  • Bails

    Antiqued sterling silver – 9.5x9mm filigree round tubes with closed loop – 4

    Original price was: $35.24.Current price is: $23.96. Add to cart
  • Kits

    Beaded Leaf Braiding Kit – Aqua

    Original price was: $20.95.Current price is: $10.95. Add to cart

    This lovely necklace is the basic spiral “kongo” braid with beads. Makes an 18″ necklace. Overdyed rayon floss gives a lovely color gradation on necklaces. Kit includes all materials and big eye needle for beading. NOTE: Only the turquoise version is available.  Green is out of stock.

    • level: INTERMEDIATE
    • Overdyed rayon and S-Lon threads for braiding
    • Pendant, side beads, and seed beads
    • Clasp, big eye needle, and instructions
  • Accessories

    Big Eye Beading Needles

    $0.70$2.25 Select options

    Your best friend when beading with your braiding. Needle opens full length for easy threading.

  • Metallic

    Braided Metallic Thread – RED

    $3.45 Add to cart

    Braided metallic sheen colors, approximately the same thickness as the rayon and silk flosses. 10 meters per skein. Great for cross stitch, needlepoint, crochet, hand embroider, jewelry.

  • Disk

    Braiding Disk Starter Set

    $12.95$17.95 Select options

    Get started in the art of Kumihimo with this kit!   is very similar to #5 weight pearl cotton. Included is the following:

    • Braiding disk
    • 8 EZ Bobs to keep threads from tangling and easy storage
    • 25 flat, plastic card bobbins to keep threads from tangling.
    • Counterweight
    • 4 skeins cotton craft thread (colors will vary) – 10 yards per skein. (Very similar to #5 weight pearl cotton)
    • Braiding disk instructions
    • Option to purchase 36-color thread assortment. (See picture in gallery)
  • Plate

    Braiding Plate Starter Set

    $12.95$17.95 Select options

    Get started in the art of Kumihimo with this kit!   is very similar to #5 weight pearl cotton. Included is the following:

    • Braiding plate
    • 8 EZ Bobs to keep threads from tangling and easy storage
    • 25 flat, plastic card bobbins to keep threads from tangling.
    • Counterweight
    • 4 skeins cotton craft thread (colors will vary) – 10 yards per skein. (Very similar to #5 weight pearl cotton)
    • Braiding disk instructions
    • Option to purchase 36-color thread assortment. (See picture in gallery)
  • Kits

    Braiding with Beads Bracelet Kit

    Original price was: $16.95.Current price is: $8.95. Add to cart

    This lovely bracelet is the basic spiral “kongo” braid with beads. A wonderful second project after making a basic spiral braid. Kit includes all materials and big eye needle for beading.

    • level: INTERMEDIATE
    • S-Lon threads for braiding
    • decorative center beads and seed beads
    • Swirl toggle clasp, big eye needle, and instructions
  • Accessories

    Counterweight for Disk or Plate

    $2.95 Add to cart

    A 50 gram (1.8 oz) weight for use with the kumihimo braiding disk or plate that helps keep braid tension even. Comes with a soft satin cord tie to prevent braid damage. Color of weight or satin tie may vary.

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