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Kumihimo Project Kits

September 12, 2011 at 8:47 pm 20 comments

Kumihimo 4th of July Collection

Feel like being festive for the 4th of July? Get an early start and make yourself a Red, White and Blue Kumihimo necklace. Going to a 4th of July party? Make the party-giver a gift – a 4th of July Necklace. Click on pictures to view larger image.

Cluster Bead Necklace Kit 4th of July $14.00

Edge Bead Necklace Kit  4th of July $14.00

Painting with Beads Necklace Kit  4th of July $26.00

•  Cluster Bead 4th of July Necklace Kit comes with: 10 yards Satin Cord, 1 Tube of 6/0 Miyuki or Toho Seed Beads, 1 pr. 6mm All in One Magnetic End Caps, Instructions with Photos. You should know the Kumihimo Basic Round Braid and How to drop Beads. (Blue and White Satin with Red Beads)
• Edge Bead 4th of July Necklace Kit comes with 10 yards of Satin Cord, 1 Tube of 6/0 Miyuki or Toho Seed Beads, 1 pr. 6mm All in One Magnetic End Caps, Instructions with Photos. You should know the Kumihimo Basic Round Braid and How to drop Beads. (Red and Blue Satin with White Beads)
• Painting with Beads 4th of July Necklace Kit comes with 1 Spool of C-Lon (39 yards – you will have extra), 5 colors of 6/0 Miyuki or Toho Seed Beads, 1 pr. 5mm All in One Magnetic End Caps, Instructions with Photos.You should know the Kumihimo Basic Round Braid and How to drop Beads. (Red, White, Blue, Silver Lined Red & Silver Lined Clear Beads)

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Karen’s Kumihimo Painting with Beads Necklace Kits

I call this PAINTING WITH BEADS and I love working this way. This is a unique approach to KUMIHIMO and opens all kinds of door for endless creativity. The necklaces pictured are the first two in a Series of PAINTING WTH BEADS patterns that I am creating and including in kits. The beaded portion of the necklace is approximately 17″ and the overall length can be lengthened or shortened either by eliminating a section of color (shorter option) and a longer option is determined by the placement of your end caps on the braided sections at the start and finish of the braid.

Karen’s Kumihimo “PAINTING WITH BEADS” Necklace Kit #1 $26.00

Karen’s Kumihimo “PAINTING WITH BEADS” Necklace Kit #2 $26.00

Kit Cost: $26.00

Kit includes:

• 6 Tubes (six colors) Miyuki and/or Toho 6/0 Seed Beads
• 1 Spool C-Lon Tex 400 (39 yards – you’ll have plenty for other projects)
• 4mm Magnetic All in One End Cap Closure
• Instructions with photographs and tips

You will need:

• Kumihimo Disk, 8 Bobbins, Scissors, Tape Measure, Needle and Thread, Glue (like Weldbond)

You should know:

• Kumihimo Round Braid Basics (left bottom up, right top down, clockwise turn to next pair)
• You need to know how to “drop” beads

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Kumihimo Split Braid “Glazed Donut” Necklace Kits

This is a great “Class in a Kit”. The Kumihimo Split Braid is a versatile technique with a variety of end uses. In this kit you will learn the technique for splitting a 16 strand braid. You will then braid an 8 strand section which will serve as the loop to attach your donut pendant. Then you will rejoin and continue with the rest of your 16 strand braid. Your kit contains four skeins of DMC embroidery floss in 4 colors that coordinate with the Glazed Donut. It is 100% cotton, 100% colorfast and double mercerized for extra sheen. I LOVE the vibrant colors. The diameter of the finished cord pairs nicely with a 4mm end cap. Some people like to wear this necklace short and others like it longer. I have provided enough cord to make up to a 26″ necklace.

The Kumihimo Split Braid Glazed Donut Necklace Kits come in 6 colors.

Glazed Donut #9 Split Braid Necklace Kit $14.00

Glazed Donut #3 Split Braid Necklace Kit $14.00

Glazed Donut #5 Split Braid Necklace Kit $14.00

Glazed Donut #2 Split Braid Necklace Kit $14.00

Glazed Donut #4 Split Braid Necklace Kit $14.00

Glazed Donut #7 Split Braid Necklace Kit $14.00

Kit Cost: $14.00

Kit includes:
– Glazed Donut
- 4 Skeins DMC Embroidery Floss in 4 coordinating colors
- Instructions with photos for making necklace
- Tips with photos for finishing ends and attaching end caps
- 1 Set 4mm All in One Magnetic End Caps

You will need: Kumihimo Disk, 16 Bobbins plus 1 extra, Scissors, Tape Measure, Needle and Thread, Glue (like Weldbond)

You should know: Kumihimo 16 strand Round Braid Basics (left bottom up, right top down, clockwise turn to next pair)

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Kumihimo Edge Bead Necklace Kit

I call this “Duo” because there are beads on both sides of the braid. It’s a quick braid with a great look and lots of appeal. You can make it more casual with matte beads or more dressy with the sparkling silver lined beads. Whichever you choose, you’ll love it. The style of this necklace is well suited for shorter lengths however I have provided enough material in the kit to make up to a 20” necklace; my preference is closer to 17”. Finished lengths include end caps & closure. The instructions are written for the longest length (20”) but you can easily adjust the size to any length simply by choosing where you want to finish & trim the end sections. You can also make bracelets using the same technique.

The Edge Bead Necklace Kit comes in 14 color ways.

Black & White Satin with Matte Black Edge Beads $14.00

Black and White Satin with Crystal AB Edge Beads $14.00

Bright Pink & Peach Satin w/ Silver Lined Red & Orange Beads $14.00

Red & Jungle Satin w/ Aqua Lt. Jonquil Lined Beads $14.00

Turquoise, Purple & Avocado Satin w/ Black Diamond Opaque Yellow Beads $14.00

Black & Turquoise Satin w/ Aqua Lt. Jonquil Lined Beads $14.00

Antique Gold & Navy Satin w/ Gold Lined Montana Blue Beads $14.00

Royal & Purple Satin with Purple Lined Beads $14.00

Coral & Peach Satin with Silver Lined Red Beads $14.00

Lt. Beige & Antique Gold Satin w/ Jet Black Beads $14.00

Coffee & Chocolate Satin w/Frosted Gold Lined Black Diamond Beads $14.00

Plum Satin with Matte Multicolor AB Beads $14.00

Lt. Beige Satin w/ Cream Luster Beads $14.00

Black Satin w/ Silver Lined Milky Pomegranate Beads $14.00

Kit Cost: $14.00

Kit includes:
- Instructions with photos for making necklace
- Tips with photos for finishing ends and attaching end caps
- Petite Satin Cord (enough for 20″ necklace)
- 9 grams 6/0 Toho or Miyuki Seed Beads
- 1 Set 6mm All in One Magnetic End Caps

You will need: Kumihimo Disk, 8 Bobbins, Scissors, Tape Measure, Needle and Thread, Glue (like Weldbond)

You should know:
Kumihimo Round Braid Basics (left bottom up, right top down, clockwise quarter turn)
How to drop beads

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Kumihimo Split Braid Painted Peruvian Plate Necklace Kits

This is a great “Class in a Kit”. The Kumihimo Split Braid is a versatile technique with a variety of end uses. In this kit you will learn the technique for splitting a 16 strand braid. You will then braid an 8 strand section which will serve as the loop to attach your donut pendant. Then you will rejoin and continue with the rest of your 16 strand braid. Your kit contains four skeins of DMC embroidery floss in 4 colors that coordinate with the Peruvian Plate. It is 100% cotton, 100% colorfast and double mercerized for extra sheen. I LOVE the vibrant colors. The diameter of the finished cord pairs nicely with a 4mm end cap. Some people like to wear this necklace short and others like it longer. I have provided enough cord to make up to a 26″ necklace.

The Kumihimo Split Braid Painted Peruvian Necklace Kit comes in 9 designs.

Peruvian Plate # 2 Marigold, Red, Teal, Black $14.00

Peruvian Plate #5 Aqua, Black, Sable, Marigold $14.00

Peruvian Plate #6 Antique Gold, Red, Teal Black $14.00

Peruvian Plate #7 Red, Orange, Teal Marigold $14.00

Peruvian Plate #8 Red, Orange, Lt. Beige, Black $14.00

Peruvian Plate #12 Plum, Lavender, Black, Antique Gold $14.00

Peruvian Plate #14 Black, Plum, Dk. Green, Antique Gold $14.00

Peruvian Plate #15 Orange, Marigold, Red, Black $14.00

Peruvian Plate #16 Plum, Lt. Olive, Lavender, Navy $14.00  SOLD OUT

Kit Cost: $14.00

Kit includes:
– Painted Peruvian Plate
- 4 Skeins DMC Embroidery Floss in 4 coordinating colors
- Instructions with photos for making necklace
- Tips with photos for finishing ends and attaching end caps
- 1 Set 4mm All in One Magnetic End Caps

You will need: Kumihimo Disk, 16 Bobbins plus 1 extra, Scissors, Tape Measure, Needle and Thread, Glue (like Weldbond)

You should know: Kumihimo 16 strand Round Braid Basics (left bottom up, right top down, clockwise turn to next pair)

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Kumihimo Magatama Fringe Necklace

I call this the Kumihimo Magatama Fringe Necklace because the Magatama beads  look like fringe!  This necklace is unique because the beads on the inner edge are different from the beads on the outer edge. To achieve this design element,  the beads are strung in a particular sequence. The style of this necklace is well suited for shorter lengths however, I have provided enough material in the kit to make up to a 20” necklace. The instructions are written for the longest length (20”) but you can easily adjust the size to any length simply by choosing where you want to finish & trim the end sections.

The Kumihimo Magatama Fringe Necklace comes in 5 color ways.

Caramel Satin Metallic Gold Iris Magatama Beads & Matte Maroon Seed Beads $15.00

Olive Satin Matte Met. Khaki Iris Magatamas Matte Moss Seed Beads $15.00

Lavendar Satin Smokey Amethyst AB Magatamas Rainbow Lt. Amethyst Seed Beads $15.00	Teal Satin Met. Dk. Plum Iris Magatamas High Metallic Dragonfly Seed Beads $15.00
Wine Satin Matte Gunmetal Magatama Beads Matte Black Seed Beads $15.00

Kit includes:
– Instructions with photos for making necklace
- Tips with photos for finishing ends and attaching end caps
- Petite Satin Cord (enough for 20″ necklace)
- 8 grams 4 x 7 Miyuki Magatama Beads
- 4 grams Miyuki or Toho 6/0 Seed Beads
-  1 Set 6mm All in One Magnetic End Caps

You will need:
Kumihimo Disk
8 Bobbins Scissors
Tape Measure
Needle and Thread
Glue (like Weldbond)

You should know:
Kumihimo Round Braid Basics (left bottom up, right top down, clockwise quarter turn)
How to drop beads

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Kumihimo Cluster Bead Necklace Kit

This necklace is a super fun, quick & easy to make. It is made of 8 strands of Petite Satin Cord with 6/0 Seed Beads. The style of this necklace is well suited for shorter lengths however I have provided enough material in the kit to make up to a 20″ necklace; my preference is closer to 17″. The instructions are written for the longest length (20″) but you can easily adjust the size to any length simply by choosing the length at which you want to stitch , wrap and cut your cord ends before attaching the end caps. Read carefully, cut your cord lengths accurately and you will have a fun and easy time making this attractive necklace. You can also make bracelets using the same technique. All necklaces have 5 bead clusters as shown in photo to left.

Kit Includes:
Instructions with photos for making necklace.
Tips with photos for finishing ends and attaching end caps.
Petite Satin Cord (enough for 20″ necklace)
9 grams 6/0 Toho or Miyuki Seed Beads
1 Set 6mm All in One Magentic End Caps
You will need: Kumihimo Disk, 8 Bobbins, Scissors, Tape Measure Needle and Thread, Glue (like Weldbond)

You should know: Kumihimo Round Braid Basics (left bottom up, right top down, clockwise quarter turn), how to drop beads

Black Satin with Galvanized Silver Seed Beads $14.50

Royal & Lt. Blue Satin with Silver Lined Slate Seed Beads $14.00

Lt. Beige Satin with Cream Luster Seed Beads $14.00

Plum & Teal Satin with Multi Color Metallic Seed Beads $14.00

Coffee Satin with Jet Black Seed Beads $14.00

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Reverse Spiral Sampler Kit

I love the Reverse Spiral. I certainly didn’t invent it but I did write some instructions that have been pretty easy for immediate success. This kit is a sampler kit. You will learn the Reverse Spiral technique.

Kit includes:
- Pattern
- 4 colors cotton cord to match color coded instructions

Reverse Spiral Sampler Kit    $6.00 

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Kumihimo Candy Cane Ornaments Kit

The first time I made Kumihimo Candy Canes was for an ornament exchange in my book club. Since then I have had many requests to put together a kit. The ingredients are simple and the results are great. Once you’ve made a few, you can decide how you want to embellish your candy canes, i.e. add beads, little jingle bells, bows, etc. I’m giving you a start on the basics and I hope you add your own creative touches. Have fun!

The Kumihimo Candy Cane Kit contains enough materials to make 3 candy canes. The candy cane stick measures 9″ and when shaped into a candy cane the finished length is about 6 1/2″.

With this class-in-a-kit, you’ll learn how to start your braid with a Lark’s Head Knot, braid around a core (in this case a wire stem) and you’ll learn a versatile wrapping technique to finish off the tassel.

Click on photo for a bigger view!

Kit includes:

- 30 yards of “Petite” Satin Cord; Red, Green and White
- Three 9″ wire stem cores
-  Instructions with lots of step-by-step color photos
- Patterns for 3 different 12 Strand Spiral Braids

Kumihimo Candy Cane Kit (makes 3)  $14.00  

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