Why Is My Kumihimo Braid Uneven on Marudai? Tips for Even Tension with 8+ Strands

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Your Kumihimo braid is likely uneven on the marudai due to inconsistent tension between your hands or among the individual strands. The primary cause is allowing the braiding rhythm or the weight distribution of the tama (bobbins) to become unbalanced. To fix this, focus on maintaining a steady, mirrored pulling motion with both hands and ensuring all strands move with equal resistance. An exception is when using mixed fiber types, which may naturally require different tension management. Key Takeaways Consistent Hand Motion is Crucial:  Maintain a mirrored, rhythmic "pull and release" with both hands to create even tension. Balance Your Tama:  Ensure all bobbins are equally weighted and hang freely without tangling to prevent uneven strand pull. Practice Proper Posture and Setup:  Your physical position relative to the marudai and how you manage strand groups fundamentally affects tension control. Diagnose by Section:  Isolate the problem by checking if unevenness o...
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7 Strand Kumihimo Braid Directions

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Kumihimo Instructions 7 Strand


I enjoy using this method of performing kumihimo due to the fact there is merely one move to keep in mind, that minimizes the probability of obtaining the steps incorrect. :) However merely placing the strands inside the notches was obviously a little too different for my situation; I certainly not realized whenever i would find a design I appreciated. After a while I actually started to think there is a method to put together the particular completed cord might appear to be prior to I began.

I began experimenting with a few factors and also developed a method to layout patterns. It includes a couple of areas:
1) a diagram along with numbered sections (to demonstrate exactly where particular shades will end up in the design)
2) designated steps on the weaving loom which match together with the sections from the diagram

Prior to being able to create your own design you will need to choose strand you are going to maneuver - your third on the right from the vacant notch or perhaps the third to the left. Therefore it allows you do a few unique designs initially in order to choose the technique is probably the most suitable for yourself. When you have prepared basically it is possible to set numbers on the weaving loom:

Together with two other ways to number the particular weaving loom you will find two various layouts; they may likewise named pertaining to "left" as well as "right" movements. Be sure the particular diagram you have has the exact numbering on the weaving loom.

The design and style procedure depends on the actual diagram, that is a complete 7x7 repeat to get a more impressive snapshot of the design. This specific diagram can be a regular digital picture file. 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. Keep in mind: There are actually just seven strands to use - you must use the very same color per number. For instance, each of the blocks having a "1" has to be similar shade, all the sections that has a "2" needs to be exactly the same, and so on.

After you have the particular design created all you need to accomplish is position the strands within the correspondingly designated notches around the weaving loom. Next you begin making the cord.

The following are two empty diagrams - one intended for "left" motions and the other intended for "right.":

Kumihimo Color Patterns

(Left Movement)
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Kumihimo Color Patterns

(Right Movement)
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You may want to try this kumihimo string for your next project, just click the photo below:
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  1. Things That Come To MindJune 25, 2017 at 7:18 PM

    It sounds interesting but I can't wrap my head around how it works or what it looks like when finished. What is the benefit of a 7 strand braid?

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  2. UnknownFebruary 22, 2019 at 10:49 AM

    I understand the 7 wrap, but not how to load beads for certain designs..

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