How to Make the Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace Kit (Abridged Version)
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Learn how to kumihimo with this Exclusive Beadaholique jewelry kit. In this video you will see how to do each step of these Kumihimo necklaces from braiding your necklace, adding beads to tying off and finishing this necklace.
Designer: Kat Silvia
You can find the supplies in this video at Beadaholique.com:
Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - Black & Gold - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
SKU: KN-GP-006JX
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Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - Black & Silver - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
SKU: KN-SP-006JZ
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Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - Black & Rainbow Teal - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
SKU: KN-SP-006JK
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Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - Black & Rainbow Purple - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
SKU: KN-SP-006JL
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Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - Blue & Rose Gold - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
SKU: KN-C-006QE
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Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - Teal & Gold - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
SKU: KN-GP-006KX
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Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - White & Gold - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
SKU: KN-GP-006SX
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Long Beaded Kumihimo Necklace - Rainbow Purple & Rose Gold - Exclusive Beadaholique Jewelry Kit
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Here is the full pattern to string the beads: (Please note that this is simply an excerpt from the instructions you will receive when you purchase the kit)
String 40 beads of your main color each on to each of the eight strands. And braid.
Then follow the pattern below, then braid.
1 --- 5 main, 1 accent, 10 main, 1 accent, 8 main, 2 accent, 5 main, 2 accent, 3 main, 3 accent
2 --- 1 accent, 6 main, 1 accent, 10 main, 1 accent, 9 main, 2 accent, 4 main, 1 accent, 3 main, 1 accent, 1 main
3 --- 14 main, 1 accent, 6 main, 1 accent, 4 main, 1 accent, 4 main, 1 accent, 3 main, 1 accent, 1 main, 1 accent, 2 main
4 --- 10 main, 1 accent, 7 main, 1 accent, 20 main, 1 accent
5 --- 4 main, 1 accent, 7 main, 1 accent, 7 main, 1 accent, 3 main, 1 accent, 2 main, 1 accent, 1 main, 1 accent, 4 main, 2 accent, 2 main, 2 accent
6 --- 8 main, 1 accent, 22 main, 3 accent, 4 main, 2 accent
7 --- 21 main, 1 accent, 4 main, 1 accent, 3 main, 1 accent, 4 main, 2 accent, 2 main, 1 accent
8 --- 14 main, 1 accent, 16 main, 2 accent, 3 main, 1 accent, 1 main, 1 accent, 1 main
Then String 40 beads of your accent color each on to each of the eight strands. And braid.
Now for the next section you will add beads in the reverse order of each strand.
For example: on to strand 1 - 3 accent, 3 main, 2 accent, 5 main, 2 accent, 8 main, 1 accent, 10 main, 1 accent, 5 main. Then continue and reverse the pattern of each individual strand in the same manner, then braid.
Finally, string 40 beads of your main color each on to each of the eight strands. And braid. - แนวปฏิบัติและการใช้ชีวิต
Explaining how and where the beads need to catch is exactly the information I've been looking for. This tutorial is the clearest I've found, thank you!
I am so glad it was helpful!
Ya know, I watched your video on how to make mala beads and I've just realized that this is just an amazing resource for all types of beading and jewelry work. Coming from a true beginner I love these videos!
I didn't realize how time consuming these are to make. Love these necklaces and particularly the pattern here, but wow what a labor of love/
My goodness the patience required for this is mind blowing
Do you know how relaxing and enjoyable it is making these and watching an expert get you started
Glad you're enjoying it Jeanette :) We love how relaxing kumihimo projects are and we're pretty sure that's why it's such a popular technique
Thanks to Beadaholique for having this video. It seems like young people are not doing any kind of crafts and it's very difficult to take a class in a shop but this video was perfectly explained. I will go to your page and see what you have to order it and make a necklace for me, love this video.
Thanks Ines, so glad this video was helpful for you! You can find links to the necklace kits in the video description here on TH-cam. If you're looking for anything else let me know, I'd be happy to help :)
I don't remember how my grandmother would do it but she made beautiful things like chokers, crosses, roses, and other things. If she looks at something she could make it. She would even crochet with beads. I would do it for a bit but my grandfather would have his fishing poles and I would go fishing instead. I can make some awesome fisherman knots. But she could knit, crochet, tat, and many other things.
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I remember seeing somebody crocheting with beads but can't find anybody that knows how to do it, would love to learn.
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After I got over the pennies, I bought a kit and love doing this. So simple! Thank you for the video helps instead of the written instructions. Thank you
Hi thanks for buying a kit! We make a free video for all of our kits, glad you found it helpful. The pennies do look a little janky but they do the job, If you'd like tho we also sell kumihimo weights that look much nicer: beadaholique.com/products/kumi-weight-with-gator-clip-for-kumihimo-braiding-3-1-ounces-1
Very good instruction! Clear to understand and easy to follow. I like the way you speak and your freckles!
Beautiful! I find the loading process as relaxing as the weaving process. Thank you for such an in depth tutorial x
It really is wonderfully relaxing isn't it? Still one of our favorite techniques after years of teaching it :)
I do a lot of crafts and I wanted to tryout these necklaces. I was having trouble figuring the pattern.My stitches had different size so I made a chain with just the thread and it really helped me. I thought if anyone else was having trouble with the tension it was a good exercise.
Okay, I have to say: you really surprised me. I've been doing kumihimo for more than a decade now, the kind where you use a wooden marudai and weighted spools and silk thread and so forth, and I initially kind of looked at the title of this with kind of a "Yeah, kumihimo? She may *think* so, but..." I still would say that what you're doing is closer to the handwoven South American patternwork, but that stitch is definitely a simple kumihimo pattern, and the work is lovely. I wouldn't want to try a 16-spool Genshi pattern with beads (I'd lose my mind, it's hard enough with just silk) but your necklaces are beautiful and worth the work. Thank you!
Why is there always someone like you to say all kinds of shit to make yourself feel better and be way to passive aggressive on the one making it. So shut up and watch the video. Make your own video since you are so great!
@@kashkaaniaspen5799 i agreed 10000000000% :) :)
Why the gross backhanded "compliment" ..? I thought I'd be alone in seeing how rude you are when I clicked on your comment but I'm glad I'm not. Jealously is an ugly demon
@@kashkaaniaspen5799 Came to comment the same thing. She apparently is the only person who knows how to do this style and anyone else who does it is wrong. She's just jealous of this successful business woman
A MAGNIFICENT DESIGN. Thank you for all your genius and work.
I just finished this necklace & love it! The instructions coupled with the video made it super easy to follow. I also bought the teal & gold wrap around bracelet kit & it matches perfectly with this necklace. Thanks! I'd highly recommend these kits. So much fun! 💚
This is incredibly relaxing to watch. 😌
I love it how you do it and I'm gonna try to do this as soon as I can! And I'm thinking of doing a business out of it. Thanks for such inspiration!!!!
I used to crochet necklaces that looked just like this 40 years ago. Simple.
Very nice!
I'm so glad I stumbled across this video. I bought a kumihomo book last year that had a cardboard disc. after one simple project, the disc was useless (fell apart), so I sorta lost interest.
Well, after seeing this tutorial I'm picking it up again. Purchased a kit from your website, AND a refill...ha!
Glad you found us :) Your foam disk should last you through more than a few projects. They're not indestructible, but we get a lot of use out of the ones we have here in the Design Space and we do a ton of kumi.
A very good video. After seeing this video I purchased kumihimo disc and tried the rope with available beads with me. It has come out well. I love it. Thank you very much for your excellent video. Regards.
Thanks Chitra, happy we could help you make something you love :)
Chitra Raveendran hai chithra ,what type thread you used?
crochet thread won't suit with beads
Chitra Raveendran what thread did you use?
Chitra Raveendran ..5 Anillo @
I have always wanted to do these rope type beading. I tried to do crocheted but it only made a mess. Thank you for your great tutorial. 💐
Love this pattern. If we reduce the initial section by 5 beads so only loading 35 of the initial main color, will the pattern still line up the same on the disc as if we use 40 beads?
I love this!! I already had the disc but it says something else on it, but it’s the exact same thing! I had made a bead embroidered pendant and wanted something else to hang it on, besides a chain, to make it look classier! This is absolutely what I was looking for!! I still have to buy the clasps but I have finished my first one and it came out perfect!! I had to sure regular sewing bobbins and make my own weight, to begin with but I bought the bobbins and a weight like you have yesterday at Hobby Lobby on Friday and I really love the bobbins!! Thank you so much for this tutorial, it is awesome!! :)
I used to make a very similar necklace by crochet. Wish I still had those instructions.
This would make it SOO easy to mix and match colors, or even make your own pattern! I have done cords A LOT, but sadly could never figure out how to do beads. I kind of hate bobbins.. but this is AMAZING! (My only bead attempt was with colored thread and CLEAR beads! Comes out amazing. ;)
Just purchased my first kit today. Can't wait to start!
Where u perchased this kumihimo
You made it look so simple. Thank you for such clear instructions. Looking forward to making one very soon.
this is so relaxing to listen to
I am from India and I like that black and white combination
Thanks for watching Nikhil! If you'd ever like to buy one of the kits we can ship to India: beadaholique.com/products/long-beaded-kumihimo-necklace-black-silver-exclusive-beadaholique-jewelry-kit
Thank you so much. This tutorial was super informative and very well delivered. Great job!
Oh thank you very much for responding your never to busy for your supporters. love you girl you rock 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Of course :) It can be a little tough to find everyone's questions because we've got so many videos at this point, but we try to answer every questions we see and be a real resource for our beaders
Gorgeous 🤗❤️🤗
Hats off to your all efforts.
🤗🤗🤗✊👏👏👏👏👏
This is one of absolute favorites, glad you like it too. We've done a lot great kumihimo projects over the years too if you're interested: th-cam.com/play/PLdGWVJ-tb1bHGMZuegvUqiksO7yV7p86O.html
I would like to know the thickness of the string?. Also I just checked your website and the kit to make this necklace is sold out. Thank you🤩
The thickness is 0.5mm. You can find our S-Lon Size 18 (0.5mm) cord available here: beadaholique.com/search?type=product&q=s-lon
We are working towards bringing back these kits and you should see them again in the coming weeks. Thanks for watching!
Always on point. Love your works.
Gracias, muy lindo. Saludos de Colombia
QUESTION: Does it really matter whether you turn the disk clockwise or counter-clockwise as long as you stay consistent? Thanks!
While you can certainly braid Kumihimo clockwise or counterclockwise, when following a pattern or design, we recommend following the steps of the original designer. Thank you!
I have the same bead with same color ..but I need the gold bead to bagen the necklace ..it is nice work I thank you very much.
Glad you like these necklaces, they're one of the most popular projects we've done all year :) Here are the gold beads we used if you'd like to take a look: www.beadaholique.com/toho-round-seed-beads-8-0-pf557-galvanized-starlight-8g.html
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@@beadaholique hi what size is the cord that is used how many mm thick please or do you only sell 1 size thanks
The cord used for these kits is Super Lon, size 18 (0.5mm). You can find it on our website here: www.beadaholique.com/jewelry-making-supplies/beading-cord-ribbon/super-lon-cord/size_18
Madam please upload more videos. It is very beautiful and interesting.
Thanks Mini, we're still uploading video every week and if you'd like to see more kumihimo braiding we're got a whole playlist you can check out there: th-cam.com/play/PLdGWVJ-tb1bHGMZuegvUqiksO7yV7p86O.html
Mygoodness! Congratulations! I never do this!
Thanks for a very good idea!
Wonderful design!
Hey, there! I recently found about Beadaholique and have been binge watching a ton of tutorials. I LOVE this pattern and I'd love to adapt it to a bracelet. Any suggestions? Many thanks!
Hey Caroline, welcome to the channel! So we haven't tried this sort of gradated pattern as a bracelet, but what springs to mind is doing it as a wrap bracelet using slightly smaller 10/0 beads. You really want length for this pattern so the gradation can happen slowly and you get a lot of that blended look. Take a look at this video we did for another kumi kit of ours, I think if you apply the pattern to this style of bracelet it'd be lovely: beadaholique.com/products/instructions-for-making-the-beaded-kumihimo-wrap-bracelet-kit
great tutorial but the section to show the degraduating to the opposite end was not included as mentioned. Thanks
Sorry about that, we've got a full version of this video that includes the de-graduation, you can see it here: th-cam.com/video/q03uH3y4XvY/w-d-xo.html
The missing step is included in that video at 16 minutes and 27 seconds in.
@@beadaholique Awesome, Thank you because I ordered the White and Gold kit today. I am sure it will be most helpful to follow the video. 😊
@@claricesmyth Glad I could help, and thanks so much for your order!
Hi Kat,i love so much this Gorgeous Necklace kit i will order each colors of this Necklace,thank you so much for this great tutorial!
the colors remind me of Jasmine from Alladdin
Which size seed beads are included in the kits?
I have never done this, can you make a shorter necklace by just not using as much thread?Thank you!
Oh, just a thought, I marked the numbers on the bobbins with a sharpie marker, the fine tipped one, you could use the other one too. It comes off with alcohol in case you want to change the numbers.
Wish I had the patience and time for this but I might try and make one.
Hello. can you suggest? if I want a necklace 180 centimeters long. What length of thread should I take? from Czech beads, will the decoration in this technique turn out to be ugly?
When you say you can take length out of the teal area at the beginning, my thought is you need to take the same amount of beads out at the end teal area for balance.
Am I thinking right?
That is 100% correct. :)
C'est vraiment fantastique ce que vous faites.
Buenos días. Yo empecé con su tutoría desde la primera vez que lo vi. Pero tengo una duda, usted dice que gira el disco en el sentido de las agujas del reloj pero lo pone al contrario , pues los demás lo hacen así girando hacia la derecha pero usted lo gira hacia la izquierda. De todas formas la prenda sale igual de bella pero quería que me aclarara esto. Muchas gracias y estoy muy contenta de haber conseguido su tutorial.
Disculpe ya entendí lo del giro cómo las agujas del reloj gracias y haga omisión a mi comentario. Dios la bendiga
Thank you and have a great day!
Thank you I have started today and learnt a lot thank you.
Thanks Joan glad you've found this helpful!
Why wouldn't you pre-load all beads at the beginning instead of stopping, unwinding, and reloading beads?
Hi! You could do that but with such a long braid, the cords with all those beads became very heavy and I found the room in the bobbins got over crowded and therefore didn't hold as well. You can try larger bobbins if you would like to load them all up and keep going. The result will be the same, I just found it easier to keep track of where I was with this method. Thanks for watching!
Excellent tutorial - Thank you! Will check out your kits.
Beautiful. Patience
Pretty Necklace~ Thx for sharing!
Gracias saludos desde México
I love it! You did a great job of explaining the how to! I'm going to make 100 of these, Lol!
Thanks for watching!
Wow so if one necklace like this takes 6 or 7 hrs of work would it be worth selling them? Or just make one for yourself😳☺️
Some people do sell longer kumihimo pieces like this, and it's worth asking for a fair amount that accounts for the time you put into it, just like other hand crafts such as quilting or knitting. We ask people not to sell the exact patterns we provide with these kits, but we're happy for people to take the techniques they learn here and use them to make their own designs for sale.
Besides technique, will this look different if you do a beaded crochet rope versus kumihimo?
I don't think you would be able to tell much of a difference. From the side by side comparisons that I have personally seen, the end results look pretty much the same. It's really a matter of which one do you prefer doing. I hope this helps!
It looked a little confusing but the end result is beautiful - thank you for the demonstration.
It is the scattered effect that I am interested to learn, thank you
hello I recently finished the black & rainbow teal necklace and I love it!
however, I would very much like one that is red & black or red & white.
how many tubes of each color would I have to buy in order to make the full necklace. I want to know before hand cause I don't want to have to stop and wait to get more beads.
Thanks!
For your "focal color" you will need 2 tubes (possibly 3 depending on your length). For the "main color" you will need 4 tubes (possibly 5 depending on your length). Since the tubes are not the "quantities" we use for the kits, I would err on the side of safety in having more. I know how frustrating it is to get half way done with a project and have to stop because you need to order more.
When you say "tubes" you're talking about the 8 gram tubes, right? So for the focal color we'd need 16-24 grams and the main color, 32-40 grams..?
I would like to order but the website does not say the size of the beads. Also I would like to know the quantity of each color of beads.
Hi Prakash, the size seed beads Kat used were Toho 8/0. The project will take 40-45 grams in total. But because beads are measured by weight when u purchase them, it's always a "Rough guesstimate" So, I personally would make sure to have 50 grams for the project. That will give you enough with a few grams left over. U don't wanna run yourself short so you have enough to complete your project.
So, Basically there's 40 beads per gram (if your using toho brand) and it's an 8 warp project. So u multiple the 40 beads times the 8 strands. That equals 320 beads for the first 6 inches of the project. Then multiple those 320 beads by 5 (because it's a 30 inch necklace & its done in 5 separate intervals. Again, each interval being 6 inches long)..
If you search on Beadaholique website they have the kits & refill kits for a really good price. I hope this is able to help you. :) If u have any questions, I'm always happy to help. (if I can) lol... :)
The beads are all 8/0 tohos. By purchasing one of the kits you'll get all the beads and other supplies necessary to complete one necklace at a discounted price.
Thanks for the reply. Will be ordering the refill kit.
I find that if I try to make a long necklace like this it starts out great, but once the braid gets long and heavy the beads start popping out and the braid collapses. Even when I take it apart and redo it that section I have the same problem. Do you have any ideas on how to fix this? Thank you.
Oh! How are they popping out? Are they actually somehow falling off or is it that they (and the braid underneath) are bulging out? If you have a photo or can describe it a bit more, I can try to help.
Great job done
Muchas gracias, fue con la unica persona q pude aprender hacer este arte, no entendí su idioma, pero si entendí completamente lo q quería decir, hice paso a paso y hice mi collar perfecto
Me alegro de que haya podido completar su proyecto. :)
These are lovely. Thank you.
amazing work...reqires a lot of patience...just hats off to u !
Is there a reason you turn the disk clockwise instead of counter clockwise?
Jen Jen There really is no difference in your end project, either way is acceptable. Some people who are left handed find counter clockwise more comfortable.
What are 7 feet in cm ? THIS BRACELET IS WONDERFUL !
7 feet would be about 213cm.
Look it up if you would like to learn conversions. Just use your browser!
Thanks for the message and the video
I just started and finish the first section of this necklace but for my surprise the video ONLYt explains the degradation pattern of 1 string. How can I know the rest?😒😒😔
Amazing!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Espectacular en español!! Thank you.,, Gracias🙋🏻
Красиво получилось! Спасибо за урок.
Que bellas! Espero poder hacer una parecida. 👼🏻
you were more than brilliant ,I understood evey minute detail thank u soooo much just wanna ask if there any idea for another kind of clasp I think it isnot available in my country
Finding the right clasps for kumihimo projects can be difficult. Glue-in clasps like these are the only option we've found that work well. We can sell and ship our kumi necklace kits internationally, you can see a list of countries we currently ship to here: www.beadaholique.com/support-center/help-shipping
If you don't see yours on the list I'd suggest emailing our customer service, it is sometimes possible for us to add countries. If we're not able to ship directly to you some of our customers use a package forwarding company such as www.viabox.com to get a US address that we can ship to.
Absolutely gorgeous. But, it skipped the part where you decrease from the golden back to the teal, before you finish it off. :(
Thank you for this. I have a question, though. How do you keep it from stretching out after you've woven it together? Are you using a heavy weight in order to "pull" the braid down? I am finding I get different lengths with different types of cords and weights and am rather lost :)
For this project we are using Super Lon Nylon thread, size 18 (0.5mm). We recommend pre-stretching the cord just a bit. This can simply be done by wrapping some thread around your index finger and gently pulling the other end with your opposite hand. You should stretch about a foot at a time or so. You can find the S-Lon thread here: beadaholique.com/search?type=product&q=S-Lon
I absolutely love this necklace, normally I make different kinds of beading jewellery. I would like to make it with the beads that I already purchased from this shop. I have everything I, the disc enz
I was just wondering,
are all strands stung the same way as the first that you did you did in the in the tutorial? Or do really need to by the refill kid as well ?
Greetings from Belgium, Sindy 😉
😆😆 refill kit
The strands are not all strung identically. We decided not to show the stringing of each strand because it would have made the video 50 or 60 minutes long but we've included a write-up of the pattern in the video description here on TH-cam. If you click "Show More" beneath the video's text and scroll to the bottom you'll see the stringing pattern.
У вас катушки подписаны. Имеет значение как ставить в пары собранные нити ?
You have coils signed. Does it matter how to pair the assembled threads?
It's amazing.. but can I know the easiest way . I just loved this necklace . I want to make it
We have a more detailed version of the tutorial here: th-cam.com/video/q03uH3y4XvY/w-d-xo.html
What size seed needs and what size and type of cord is being used?
gorgeous!
Muchas gracias por tu tutorial, me encanto. Un fuerte abrazo desde colombia
También me he cansado de buscar esas bobinas y no las he conseguido será que me puede compartir el LinkedIn donde las compro pues en Amazon ESPANA no las hay.
When you start can’t you just do 4-14 foot strands and just cut them in half or is it just faster to do 8-7 foot strands?
Cutting strands in half like that is a good method. It can be faster for a lot of people, but that can depend on other things too like their range of motion and how big of a space they have to work in. The thing that effects speed the most is practice really, both methods can be very fast after a few years of crafting.
Could you do this ombré type pattern but made into a bracelet? Just trying to figure out how you would adjust the pattern? I’m thinking a bracket would roughly be a 1/3 or 1/4 of the necklace? If you have a pattern for that I would love it!
Regrettably, we do not have a bracelet with an adjusted pattern, but we have a similar bracelet project available here: www.beadaholique.com/heavy-metals-rock-kumihimo-bracelet.html
Thanks for watching!
What is the length of each strand please? I love the gold and blue
Each strand is 7 feet (2.1 meters) long
Parames Ramanathan
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Lovely! Thank you!
So beautiful
Any reason you're spinning the wheel clockwise? I've always seen it opposite.
Spinning clockwise or counterclockwise simply depends on personal preference when designing a Kumihimo project. Our particular designs go clockwise because that is the preference of our designers, but many other designers do have a preference for working counterclockwise. Thanks again!
It’s just what makes it more comfortable sometimes left handed individuals find counterclockwise more comfortable.
Hi, I just started today with this bracelet but I can do it wright😢...my thread keeps showing threw.! What am I doing wrong? I use 8/0 and same cord but the beads don't even touch correctly I did the 1/3th off the bracelet but I can stop because this isn't working *Help* (in bed now for about 6 to 8 hours than I can respond) if needed, thank you Bianca
Hi! If your thread is showing, I am guessing it's a tension issue with the cord. Do you have some sort of weight on the bottom of your thread knot? It sounds like perhaps the beads are not sinking down properly or the thread is too loose so it's creating gaps causing the thread to show. I hope some of this helps. If you do have a weight on your threads, how heavy is it (approximately)?
thanku very much mam for this fabulous work.
Love it!
I love it, so beautiful, but too much work
All ur kits are sold out but when they do come back in stock does Beadaholique ship to Canada?
Is there a way to use 4 colors with this design? Like just do the pattern part 3 times and the 4th color would be the center part and repeat it going back up?
That could look very cool! Not sure how the beads would divide to get the graduated look. Might take some trial and error but worth it!
I noticed that u start at the bottom of the disk and go bottom left up, top right down. Does it matter if you start at 32 and go top left down bottom right up? you also turn to the right, can you turn to your left?
For your "focal color" you will need 2 tubes (possibly 3 depending on your length). For the "main color" you will need 4 tubes (possibly 5 depending on your length). Since the tubes are not the "quantities" we use for the kits, I would err on the side of safety in having more. I know how frustrating it is to get half way done with a project and have to stop because you need to order more.
hai mam...all ur tutorials are very nice.
iam from India. I am attracted into kumihimo braiding,which is not so common in India. I got the disc.but my thread won't fit with small beads.
pls guide me to choose kumihimo thread.
waiting for your reply.
Our favorite thread for kumihimo is Super-Lon (Or S-Lon as it's often called), which is a twisted nylon thread available in many different colors to make your project. Many of our kumihimo projects use S-Lon size 18 thread with Toho seed beads in size 8/0. You can see all the colors of S-Lon we carry here: www.beadaholique.com/jewelry-making-supplies/beading-cord-ribbon/super-lon-cord
do you have to do 40 beads at a time or can you just go ahead and string the whole strand and do this necklace that way?
The reason to do them 40 at a time is that they don't stay in the bobbins. There are too many beads to wrap in the bobbin.