The Kumihimo Companion
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Beads & Braids |
1999, published by Carey Company (UK)
ISBN 0-9523225-2-8
Soft cover, about 192 pages
Available from multiple sources
For the marudai (disk/plate)
In English
How to incorporate beads into kumihimo braids and finish for jewelry. Outstanding
photos, clear instructions, inspiring designs. Braiding instructions are for the
marudai, but can be adapted to the disk/plate.
Braids in this book:
| Seq | Braid | Elements | Shape | Dai | Look-Up Name | Family |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ladder Braid | 8 | flat | marudai | Shippou | Maru Yotsu (Yotsu Gumi) |
| 2 | Round Braid 1 | 8 | round | marudai | Kongoh Z | Kongoh |
| 3 | Round Braid 2 | 8 | round | marudai | Kusari Tsunagi | tbd |
| 4 | Flat Braid 1 | 8 | flat | marudai | Kara Yatsu | tbd |
| 5 | Flat Braid 2 | 8 | flat | marudai | Flat Kaku Genji | tbd |
| 6 | Spiral Braid 1 | 8 | round | marudai | Yotsu Kongoh Spiral | tbd |
| 7 | Spiral Braid 2 | 8 | round | marudai | Kongoh Uneri Spiral | tbd |
| 8 | Rectangular Braid | 8 | flat | marudai | Rectangular Genji | tbd |
| 9 | Square Braid | 8 | square | marudai | Kaku Yatsu | tbd |