Donna McKean-Smith's "Introduction to the Ancient Art of Kumihimo Braiding"

Donna McKean-Smith's Beginner's Guide to Kumihimo is the perfect book for those looking to start designing beautiful jewelry pieces. This easy-to-read guide is perfect for giving as a gift or for personal use. With its overall satisfaction and high-quality print, this book will be an invaluable resource for anyone looking to master the art of Kumihimo.

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Are you curious about the ancient art of Kumihimo? This Beginners Guide to Kumihimo will provide you with all the information you need to get started. Learn the basics of this Japanese braiding technique, including the types of materials used, the various tools and equipment you'll need, and the basic steps of creating a Kumihimo braid. With a little practice and patience, you'll soon be able to create beautiful Kumihimo designs that can be used for jewelry, clothing, and other decorative items. So don't wait, start your Kumihimo journey today!
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Details of Donna McKean-Smith's "Introduction to the Ancient Art of Kumihimo Braiding"

  • Jewelry Craft (Books): Jewelry Craft
  • Beadwork: Beadwork
  • ISBN-13 ‏ ‎: 978-1782215349
  • Item Weight ‏ ‎: 10.6 ounces
  • ISBN-10 ‏ ‎: 1782215344
  • Publisher ‏ ‎: Search Press; Illustrated edition
  • Jewelry Design (Books): Jewelry Design
  • Dimensions ‏ ‎: 8.12 x 0.28 x 10.25 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #23 in Jewelry Design #33 in Beadwork#63 in Jewelry Craft
  • Customer Reviews: 4.6/5 stars of 440 ratings
  • Language ‏ ‎: English
  • Paperback ‏ ‎: 80 pages

Comments

Jenny Chiang: Detailed instructions on the projects for bracelets and necklaces

Singapore on Sep 02, 2023

J. Bonner: This book is great if you've never attempted kumihimo braiding before. The instructions are clear, there are step-by-step photos and the projects are very nice. It's not the most in-depth kumihimo book, but it's a perfect introduction.

One vital tip that I didn't see mentioned: if you're using beads, tie a knot in the end of the cord before you wind it onto the bobbin. The bobbins are prone to unwinding and if you don't have a knot, your tiny beads will end up all over the floor.

United Kingdom on Aug 26, 2023

Linda Edgerly: This book is in color and has good pictures and projects to try.

United States on Aug 11, 2023

Joanne: Perfect for learners and mid level

Australia on Jun 21, 2023

Kelsie Ludeman: I usually prefer necklaces over bracelets and this book only has 1 or 2 necklaces, but I still really like this book. Sometimes the instructions were a little difficult, but I had minimal experience and with that little experience I knew what the book meant. The necklace I did was simple and turned out absolutely beautiful. The bracelets I did were gorgeous too. Really good book.

United States on Sep 03, 2022

carlotta: Arrived very quickly .. disappointed.
Described as suitable for beginners.

Maybe watching a video would be more helpful than trying to follow instructions in book!

Canada on Jul 20, 2022

J. young: I think it should have came with one of the tools to complete projects like some of the other books. As I will have to buy the kit to get started. So, if you see that at a bead store with a kit.

United States on Mar 30, 2022

Clotilde Menendez: By twisting thread, you can be weaving incredibly beautiful braids that you can use in various ways. If you are a crafter, artisan, or artist, even using these in certain forms of fabric collage, Kumihimo is a skill that can enable you t to create amazing pieces with lots of creative flexiblity. This book will start you in that direction.

United States on Feb 16, 2022

Kali: I bought this book to start me off on Kumihimo. The designs are beautiful although some are a little daunting for a beginner! However, after having much practice I have ventured into beading and have used this book often for ideas and inspiration, even creating my own designs by tweaking the designs in the book to my own requirements. This was unthinkable to me a few short weeks ago. I refer to this book constantly and the way the sections are laid out is very helpful to help you refer to specific ones easily.

I can't follow the some of the instructions very well and do find that confusing however I work better using YouTube videos. As a companion to videos this book has been well worth it.

United Kingdom on Oct 11, 2021

Amazon Customer: While I enjoyed this book and there is one thing I take exception to. I teach Cooney he email and I strongly disagree with the author about putting beads on top of the desk. I think this is a disaster waiting to happen. I teach my students to never put any beans on top of the desk. I have them keep them all below the desk so that when they pull up a string only the amount that they want to move will move. Other than that the book was very nice and gave some very pretty patterns.

United States on Aug 25, 2019



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Jewelry Craft (Books) Jewelry Craft
Beadwork Beadwork
ISBN-13 ‏ ‎ 978-1782215349 978-1780971926 978-1787394599
Item Weight ‏ ‎ 10.6 ounces 12.6 ounces 2.31 pounds
ISBN-10 ‏ ‎ 1782215344 1780971923 178739459X
Publisher ‏ ‎ Search Press; Illustrated edition Carlton Books; 3rd edition Welbeck Publishing; 6th edition
Jewelry Design (Books) Jewelry Design
Dimensions ‏ ‎ 8.12 x 0.28 x 10.25 inches 5.2 x 0.8 x 7.2 inches 5 x 0.5 x 7 inches
Best Sellers Rank #23 in Jewelry Design #33 in Beadwork#63 in Jewelry Craft #488 in Textile & Costume #499 in Fashion History#1,282 in Fashion Design #8 in Textile & Costume #21 in Fashion History#28 in Fashion Design
Customer Reviews 4.6/5 stars of 440 ratings 4.6/5 stars of 9,467 ratings 4.7/5 stars of 2,562 ratings
Language ‏ ‎ English English English
Paperback ‏ ‎ 80 pages
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