This book is a wonderful reference for anyone with a little experience in Kumihimo braiding and moderate experience in beading.
The illustrations are beautiful and the technique diagrams easy to understand. Highly recommend this for bead and fiber artists wanting to expand their knowledge and ideas.

Karen DeSousa's second kumihimo book has more of everything. More braids. More patterns. More necklaces. More great tips for making and finishing beautiful braids. It's suitable for beginners and challenging enough for more experienced braiders. The book revisits the round braid (for beginners) and then pumps it up by adding seed beads and finishes without findings. The book includes the Laramie twist, the 16 bobbin Roundabout, a different round braid called the Top and Bottom Tango that lets you evenly space out beads and crystals, and the Color Tipped Swirl which puts an edge of color to a fabulous twist braid. If that weren't enough, the book then tells you how to turn these great braids into beautiful necklaces. Fun, elegant, artistic, great for all ages.

The book is divided into five sections of different knots lanyard knots, button knots and globe knots, Turk's heads, mats and hitching, and chains and plaits. Every section contains background information on the history, lore, and accreditation of the knots featured. Color illustrations guide you step-by-step through the stages of tying each knot. The knots featured are not only attractive, but they have a wide variety of practical uses, such as for hammocks, doormats, and bellpulls. A useful glossary explains the terms and techniques used in the world of rope and knot tying.

The traditional Japanese craft of Kumihimo is clearly explained in this hands-on resource that is suitable for beginners but also offers enough complexity for seasoned braiders. Kumihimo braids are made of silk threads and were originally used as ties, cording, and belts for clothing and closures for Samurai warriors. Detailed step-by-step photographs present six projects to make a variety of braids, and tips on equipment and advice for developing the projects are included. By using a variety of patterns, colors, and textures, more than 70 other braids can be used to make a range of stunning necklaces, bracelets, cords, and other fashion accessories.

Use Hair Pin Lace Tool (set 2cm width) and you can make these lace motifs.

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More than 360 ideas for beginners and others.

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: Make Bracelets, Rings, Belts & More with Rainbow Loom(R), Cra-Z-Loom(TM) & FunLoom(TM)
With just a few simple tools and easy-to-follow patterns, you can create completely colorful and super stylish bracelets, earrings, belts, and more in just minutes.
Rubber band jewelry is great for parties, sleepovers, recess, bus rides, and any other place you can think of, and you can enjoy it alone or with friends.
Dazzle them at the mall with a Starburst Bracelet, be pretty in pink with a Flower Charm accessory, or hit the pool in style with a Toe Ring-and-Anklet.
The possibilities are endless. Totally Awesome Rubber Band Jewelry makes using your new loom a snap, with original projects not available anywhere else, plus more than 200 full color photos, step-by-step instructions, and dozens of diagrams.
All you need is a hook (a crochet hook will do), rubber bands in all the colors you love, plastic clips to connect your links, and a loom like Rainbow Loom® or Cra-Z-Loom™ to bring it all together.

: Fresh, Decorative Patterns for Home, Fashion & Craft
Ten reusable die-cut stencils in Amy Butler's signature designs and patterns can be mixed and matched on walls, furniture, fabric, and so much more for one-of-a-kind personal expression.