Kumihimo Braiding Disk Round 6in 55258 Ergo Handle Japanese Braiding Instruction

Description

32 slot disk for Kumihimo. Size: 6". 35mm center hole.
Quantity: 1 round disk with purple handle. Cord, bobbins and braids are not included in purchase.
The Beadsmith Kumihimo Japanese braiding disk is made of 3/8 inch dense foam. Disk is about 6 inch in diameter. The sturdy disk has 32 slots. It holds threads/cords firmly. You can make round, square, even flat braids on the round disk.
The disk comes with an ergonomic handle to help prevent hand fatigue.
The braids in the photos were all made on the round disk. The braids and cord shown in photos 2, 3 and 4, are not included in your purchase.
Kumihimo braiding is not difficult to learn. The disk is great for beginner braiders. Experienced braiders will love the portability. The disk comes with illustrated instructions for 8 and 16 warp (your cords) braid structures. The instructions also include instructions for 3 projects and finishing instructions.
To get started, you will also need some cord. Bobbins are useful for preventing tangling of threads and cords but are not required. By choosing different diameter cords, you can vary the thickness of your final braid. As a rough estimate for an 8 warp braid, plan on 2-3 times the length of your final braid for each warp. For example, if you want an 18 inch finished braid, cut each cord to 54 inches (18x3=54). The thinner your thread or cord, the less starting length you need, the thicker ...the longer. For example, thin thread may only need 1.5 times the length, 4mm cord may need more than 3 times. How tight you make your braid, can also affect your finished length.
You can get a good approximation of the diameter of your braid before you make it by twisting your strands together tightly.
You can use different thread for every warp but I recommend starting with all the same diameter cord on your first couple braids. For your first braid I recommend using 2 colors cord in 1mm or 2mm, so it is easier to spot your braiding errors and correct them.
While not absolutely necessary, Bob-EEZ No Tangle Bobbins can help keep your threads/cords under control while you are braiding. You can find the bobbins in my shop.
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