These braids have beautiful patterns and are designed by varying the movements and sequence of the threads. The term kumihimo in japanese means the gathering of threads. Use basic kumihimo braiding techniques to weave stunning jewelry. How to make your own beaded kumihimo pattern youtube. Square braid this braid has a distinctly square shape, with a plaited design on each of the 4 sides. Map bead placement with the bkg pattern maker youtube. The kumihimo braids are created for jewelry, clothing, hatbands, belts, decorative knotting, bookmarks, hair adornment and other myriad of embellishments. Aug 23, 20 im really into braiding right now and that totally includes trying to work out a gazillion kumihimo patterns. A common stitch often taught to beginers is the simple 16thread rotating stitch kongo gumi. Kumihimo braids know what color cord to use in which position using this nifty planning tool. Samurai once used kumihimo as laces for their armor. Braid 3d allows you to create and color new braid structures on a simulated marudai, and see the result in 3d. Reading kumihimo patterns a kumihimo pattern is usually illustrated as a large circle representing the marudai or disk, surrounded by small colored circles, representing the cords. Different designs and patterns are possible by changing your braiding material, varying the thickness or number of your strands, using a round disk versus a square plate, and also by adding beads to your kumihimo braid.
Braid patterns were not published until about 400 years ago. Beaded kumihimo braids and how to plan them posted on august 8, 2014 by samwescott so, i recently splurged on a bunch of long magatama beads from miyuki, with the intention of making a glorious kumihimo necklace. Easy bead patterns free home of the best little free bead program for patterns on the net. Creative kumihimo projects are at your fingertips with our free ebook.
Kumihimo planner 8 strand kumihimo online design software. Kumihimo is the traditional japanese technique of braiding strands of silk to create intricately colored cords. The kumihimo tying technique is quite different from other techniques in many ways such as normal and alpha. Double sided embellished beaded kumihimo bracelet instructional video on youtube. This involves a little more prep time before you get started but the results are well worth it. More kumihimo patterns ribbon bracelets braid tutorial dream catcher tutorial creative key chains color symbolism. Send us your design with or without a photo of your finished braid. At the tip of each zag, include a corresponding bead color of a small or large variety. Learn to make your own colorful bracelets of threads or yarn.
Cant wait to try many of the projects, now that i have finished my first round braid. To complete the kumihimo project, i chose a gluein gold spiral toggle clasp. Throughout japanese history kumihimo braids have been used in many ways. This light and delicate kumihimo bracelet was made with yellowgreen and amber colored tiny round seed beads. The colors were placed in the kumihimo disk in an alternating pattern around the disk. I agree it is great but there is an issue doing any designs with over 16 strands on the commercial discs rather than a marudai im looking into adapting a stool, however i was also wondering whether double stacking and offsetting the standard discs might be somehow workable. The same type of person who will glitter everything in her house over the course of a few days only to decide shes over glitter on the last. Have you ever wanted to create a custom bead pattern with your kumihimo. Buddhism brought braiding to japan and was used to clothing and ceremonies. When you get a pattern you like click the linksave button, and then bookmark your page. This japanese braidmaking method allows you to produce both round and flat cords, being perfect for making stylish bracelets and necklaces.
These instructions cover 5 of the most useful kumihimo braiding patterns. On a kumihimo disk, the movement sequence is very simple 2 thread moves and a turn of the disk repeated and the flexibility of the design makes it popular for friendship bracelets. This application will show you how to make certain patterns for a basic 8 warp round kumihimo braid. In this tutorial i show you how to make your own beaded kumihimo pattern. Using the very popular kumihimo braiding technique, these diy friendship bracelets create a cool and colorful accessory. To create a flat kumihimo braid, you will need the square braiding foam disk. Hailing from japan, kumihimo is a braiding technique that is done by knotting cords together to create a chunky, textured weave. View fullsize start out by making a short section of braid with just the cord before adding in the beads, by taking the top left cord down to the bottom left. The different letters and numbers are important to remember when following pattern. What a braid is best known for high quality kits with great instructions. How the colors map from the disk to the resulting pattern is more complicated than both the normal and alpha bracelets together. Nov 21, 2014 map bead placement with the bkg pattern maker. Hello, is it possible to make a plaid celtic design with a friendship wheel. You make a bracelet by braiding in a kumihimo disk and keeping the strings in a specific order.
Bead happy, jennifer vanbenschoten, beading daily editor kumihimo instructions. Kumihimo craft the art of braiding known as kumihimo in japan is a wonderful and beautiful craft. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The pattern you get depends on how the strands are arranged at the start. Paint the knots on the braid in the pattern you want. Playing around with it truly gave me an understanding of how fibers fall within the kumihimo braid.
The flat surfaces make it an ideal braid to embellish with beads after braiding. Before creating the pattern generator i had either relied on pictures in books or on the. The math for example, the length of cord required for a desired final braided length for each project is clearly stated. Once you have the basics down on how to create a kumihimo braid you will more than likely want to try adding some beads to the braid. Bring the cord at the top right hand side of the disk down to the bottom right. Kongo gumi is the 16element braid that most kumihimo enthusiasts learn as their first braid on the foam disk. Beaded kongo gumi pattern maker software bkg pattern maker. Jul 11, 2018 if you enjoy using the app kumihimo bead designer, would you mind taking a moment to rate it. Refer to the information card for your specific kit for strand patterns and a setup diagram for braiding. Kumihimo pattern maker we made a small but useful kumihimo pattern maker program. This list of kumihimo bead patterns could change the way you bead an ancient form of japanese braiding, kumihimo was actually developed for the closure of armor on japanese samurai and their horses. Kumihimo splash kumihimo pattern using gorgeous 3cut glass beads.
Text and pictures by none redmond, a weaver and kumihimo braiding. Kumihimo is a term of the japanese language which means gathering of threads. This kumihimo starter kit provides the supplies you need to get going on your first kumihimo project. This japanese braid making method allows you to produce both round and flat cords, being perfect for making stylish bracelets and necklaces. Kumihimo companion anita clarks collection of information for kumihimo enthusiasts including books, braid crossreference and links. Kumihimo bead placement mapping eight element beaded kongo. The original beaded kumihimo pattern design software. We ask our users to submit a maximum of 5 patterns per day.
Learn a little bit about the history of kumihimo, its origins in japan, and a little bit about the traditional supplies and looms used to create kumihimo braids. These kumihimo bead patterns could change how you bead. You can easily make any pattern you like for a 16 string kumihimo. Discover new techniques and sharpen your skills with how to make a spiral kumihimo braid a jewelry making tutorial. Get the kumihimo instructions, kumihimo designs, and kumihimo directions here. March 18, 2014 crafts bracelet, bracelet design, braided bracelets, braiding, braids, crafts, kumihimo, kumihimo designs jaelithe i recently stumbled on a site that allows you to create your own patterns for kumihimo round braids. Beaded kumihimo braids and how to plan them wescott jewelry. This app makes it possible to create your own original kumihimo. The starter kit on amazon kumihimo is the traditional japanese technique of braiding strands of silk to create intricately colored cords. The cords, also called kumihimo, are strong but slender, and have a multitude of uses. Though it may seem daunting at first, getting the right supplies and learning the basic technique will have.
When you save it you are able to both print it and shade it in by hand or even open it in the basic paint software which has a bucket tool and fill the sections with anything shades you wish to make use of. The original beaded kumihimo pattern maker software. Bracelet patternsbeading patternsbead craftsjewelry crafts. When planning your design, keep in mind that the finished results will differ depending on colors, size of beads and number of beaded strands. Mar 18, 2014 i ran into the kumihimo designer site on monday and tried it out then.
Round braid quick and easy to learn and it works up very quickly as well. Bead wizard built for windows 98, me, 2000, xp and now vista. Kumihimo japanese braiding on the takadai demonstrated by janis saunders at the whidbey island open studio tour, september 2010 more information at htt. Kumihimo pattern maker program can specify number of threads. Here is a simple demonstration of kumihimo braiding.
Tutorials, and kumihimo kits dvds and videos reference books kumihimo informational websites braid worksheets online pattern generator apps & software. If you enjoy using the app kumihimo bead designer, would you mind taking a moment to rate it. The craft of kumihimo in reprint under the name japanese braiding. We made a small but useful kumihimo pattern maker program. Kumihimo is a form of japanese braiding using various types of stringing material, often combined with beads to make exceptional jewelry. Arranged into eight pairs, one element from a pair moves downwards toward the pair on the other side, while an element from the opposite side moves upwards to reform the pair. Beaded kumihimo pattern generator alaska sea glass. Choose the diameter of beadalon wire based on the desired thickness of the. Today, kumihimo is more popular than ever and beaders are discovering how these braids can be used to accent a special.
Easily paint the braid chart to create a pattern and with just a simple click of your mouse you can translate the pattern from the braid chart to a loading chart. Your kids will have a blast making these super easy kumihimo bracelets. Oct 02, 2015 in this tutorial i show you how to make your own beaded kumihimo pattern. The information offered here concerning braiders rights to their original patterns is from a discussion on kumihimo braiders international kbi, a facebook group. This is an easy kids crafts thats super budgetfriendly. This braid pattern is unlike any others and is primarily made of whatever cord colors you choose. Braid 3d create and color new braid structures in 3d we experimented and discovered you could make patterns with more threads using the same wheels, and eventually discovered that it was a form of japanese braiding called kumihimo. I have only been using the kumihimo disk for 4 months and am hooked, though i really tried all designs possible, nor braiding with beads have had strokestias and its wonderful for my eyehand coordination. Please feel free to give it a go yourself and i hope you enjoy. Kumihimo braids make great necklaces and bracelets. This is a great way to try a new technique while using your own stash.
A round braiding disk, easy to follow basic instructions, a mixed pack of beading cord 12 yards total, colors may vary, 8 flexible thread bobbins, gel glue, 1 pack of silver plated findings for finishing the design. We realized that this sort of thing could be useful for other creative projects. Kumihimo designer is for making round braids with 832 threads, which are often used for friendship bracelets. Kumihimo bead designer cnet download free software. A printed version of these instructions is also available on this page. Have you ever wondered where beads sit in the braid depending on.
I have been trying to find a pattern with no success. Spiral braid 12 warps are used to make this kumihimo braid, which has a raised spiral pattern. The colors indicate what color or size or type beads to string on each cord. About kumihimo, projects, resources, classes and gallery. Kumihimo tutorials for making round braids on a braiding disk these pages are freely available instructions for making braids on the kumihimo disk and plate. Lytha studios kumiplanner kumihimo pattern design application beta this application will show you how to make certain patterns for a basic 8 warp round kumihimo braid. These pages are freely available instructions for making braids on the kumihimo disk and plate. Among all the braiding techniques used for jewelrymaking, kumihimo is one of the most simple and versatile. Always start your braid with the bottom left strand using the following braiding pattern. Kongohgumi friendship bracelets craft design online. Choose any color and fill in the cells to make a pattern. Later, kumihimo braids were used to fasten quilted jackets and kimonos. Download kumihimo bead designer and enjoy it on your iphone, ipad, and ipod touch.
Kumihimo pictures 8 thread kongo gumi patterns part 1. Saturday, february 25, 2012 kumihimo pictures 8 thread kongo gumi patterns part 1. Kumihimo braiding is taking the jewelrymaking world by storm. Use the starting positions shown on the loom to create the pattern pictured. Link to your design share your pattern with your friends remember pattern requires cookies you should be seeing the kumihimo braid design tool here. This technique involves using different types of looms to achieve different types of braids. The text and photos make it easy for a beginner to understand. Lytha studios kumiplanner kumihimo pattern design application. This disk has upper case letters on the left and lower case letters on the right, as well as numbers on the top and bottom. The video tutorial for kumihimo beading shows how simple it is to add sparkly beads to the basic pattern, where the only thing you need to worry about is putting the right colored bead in the. Link to your design share your pattern with your friends. Kongoh gumi braids are probably the first kumihimo braid people come.
Pacific patina has created the first eight element beaded kongo gumi pattern maker software bkg pattern maker. Ever since i became interested in kumihimo and the marudai, i wanted to know how to tell what the final braid would look like from any particular starting arrangement of tama, without actually making the braid. Begin braiding without beads to create a secure end. Turn ordinary braids into extraordinary beaded kumihimo patterns with these 3 creative tips. Marudai painter has many types of braid pattern that can be colored. Attach the wires to a work surface to maintain even tension as you. It works best with colours to highlight the construction. Have you ever wondered where beads sit in the braid depending on which element they are loaded. Note and sketch your own kumihimo designs in this braid pattern sketchbook. Map bead placement with the bkg pattern maker pacific patina software for beaded kumi patterns the original beaded kumihimo pattern design software. With kumihimo bead designer lite, you can find out what the paid version of the app is all about. Use multiple metallic colors to create richly patterned braids or use all strands the same color to create subtler patterns.
Braidweaver carol franklins fascination with kumihimo is our gain. The spiral design produced by it makes it a good choice for beaded accessories as well. With the number side of the disc facing up, place the fold through the center of the kumihimo braiding disc so the free ends extend toward you. See more ideas about bracelet patterns and friendship bracelet patterns. These are instructions of common generic braids, patterns freely available in japan. The early history of kumihimo is difficult to study due to the perishable nature of braid materials and the secrecy of braiding techniques. Occasionally, the what a braid kumihimo patterns and tutorials in the kits are rewritten as standalone patterns and can be purchased as instant download. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Cut four strands of beadalon wire according to the braid pattern see right. The traditional belt of the kimono, the obi, was once bound by a cord of kumihimo called an. All of these braids can be made on the standard round kumihimo disk. This app makes it possible to create your own original kumihimo design where you. Reversespiral braid kumihimo instructions weir crafts. There are hundreds of different kumihimo stitches, some simple and some very complex, using different numbers of strands.
The projects are in a logical sequence and build upon each other. Square kumihimo braid pattern you can begin with the simpler colorful, round cord patterns before moving on to the beaded patterns and the flat ones. This braid is great for use with beads and works well with all. This app makes it possible to create your own original kumihimo design where you choose which color each bead is.
Paint the braid or loading chart to map individual bead placement and transfer with one click. There are several samples of kumihimo braid necklaces, with bead collage pendants, at the end. You see im the type of person that will eat pancakes every meal of every day for 5 day straight and then not want pancakes again for months. Prumihimo kumihimo designs and tutorials by pru mcrae. You will be using a square organization disc for this project. Have you ever wanted to know where beads sit in the braid depending on which element they are loaded.
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