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Braided Dragon Scale Bracelet

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Materials:  8 12-strand wires, 1.30 meters long,  5mm magnetic buckles,  a 3mm flexible tube,  401 glue.  Instructions:  Fold the 8 1.30-meter wires in half and secure them with thick wire. Add the 3mm flexible tube and wrap a 0.5cm thin wire around them to secure them. Place them in the weaving machine.  Arrange the wires. Using the black line on the weaving machine as the center, hang two wires on each side, four wires in each direction, for a total of 16 wires, as shown in Figure 8.  Route the wires. Set aside the 15*16-20*21, 16*17-21*22, 8*9-16*17, 7*8-15*16, 2*3-8*9, 1*2-7*8, 26*27-2*3, 25*26-1*2. Reposition the 21*22-24*25, and 20*21-23*24. Run this loop of yarn clockwise. Set aside 17*18 for 12*13, 18*19 for 13*14. 25*26 for 17*18, 26*27 for 18*19. 1*2 for 25*26, 2*3 for 26*27. 9*10 for 1*2, 10*11 for 2*3. Put 12*13 for 9*10, and 13*14 for 10*11 back in place.   Run this loop of yarn counterclockwise.   Repeat steps 3 ...

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 f...

Japanese Braiding: The Art of Kumihimo (Book)

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Kumihimo Books The common Japanese art of Kumihimo will be definitely revealed within this hands-on reference that is certainly ideal for newbies but additionally provides adequate sophistication intended for experienced braiders. Kumihimo braids are created from silk strings and had been initially made use of as ties, cording, as well as belts for clothes and also closures intended for Samurai warriors. Comprehensive step by step pictures offer 6 designs to produce a number of braids, along with advice on tools plus suggestions just for creating the actual designs have been covered. Simply by using a number of designs, shades, and also designs, greater than seventy additional braids enables you to come up with a variety of gorgeous necklaces, bracelets, cords, and also other decorative accents. Search Terms: kumihimo tools kumihimo thread cord kumihimo techniques kumihimo table kumihimo the essence of japanese braiding kumihimo supplies kumihimo starter kit kumihimo spi...