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A Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo

12 Beautiful Braided Jewellery Projects to Get You Started
By Donna McKean-Smith
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A Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo by Donna McKean-Smith introduces readers to the traditional Japanese art of kumihimo, which involves intricate braiding techniques. The book provides a step-by-step guide, making it accessible for beginners while offering inspiration for more advanced projects. Richly illustrated, it combines technique tutorials with creative design ideas for crafting beautiful braided creations.
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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in exploring the traditional Japanese art of braiding. It's perfect for those who appreciate hands-on crafts and wish to create stunning jewellery and accessories while learning step-by-step techniques. Whether you're a novice or have some braiding experience, this resource provides a delightful introduction to the intricate and beautiful world of Kumihimo.

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'I would recommend this book to anybody who wants to try kumihimo and make their own jewellery.' myshelf.com

Learn the basics of kumihimo braiding and beading to create more than 12 pieces of jewellery.

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A Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo is a colourful and informative beginner's guide to the craft of kumihimo, a popular jewellery-making technique with origins in Japanese tradition.

This book explains how to use a circular kumihimo disc and a variety of braids and beads to create 12 stunning pieces of jewellery, with options for colour and style variations fitting any occasion.

Kumihimo is a transportable craft. Once you have mastered the basics of placing your braids over the disc in different formations to make a variety of patterns and motifs, you can create beautiful kumihimo jewellery wherever you go.

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A Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo by Donna McKean-Smith is highly praised for its vibrant, clear images and comprehensive guidance, making it an excellent resource for beginners. Reviewers commend the book's detailed instructions and quality of presentation, noting its value both as a practical guide and a visually appealing read. Twelve well-illustrated projects provide an introduction to creating stunning Kumihimo jewellery, with clearly explained techniques that make both braiding and incorporating beads accessible for new learners.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782215349

Publisher: Search Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 August 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Search Press Ltd

Illustration: 300 Illustrations, color

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 204.0mm

Height: 260.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 80

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About the Author

Donna McKean-Smith founded Riverside Beads and Crafts in 2002. Riverside has grown to be a household name in the jewellery-making and craft industry, bringing a wonderful range of craft and beading materials both to Donna's own shop and online at www.riversidebeads.co.uk

Donna is a regular contributor to jewellery-making magazines, and has self-published her first guide to kumihimo: 'Bead-Braid-Twist'. Donna is a regular guest on Create and Craft, and can be found at craft shows around the UK. She lives in Market Deeping near Peterborough, UK, with her husband and three sons.

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