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Beschreibung
Learn how to make stunning braided jewellery using the popular technique of Kumihimo – the art of Japanese braiding.

Kumihimo is enjoying a surge in popularity in contemporary jewellery making as an innovative and on-trend technique. This beginner-friendly guide features step-by-step diagrams and photographs to help you start braiding and create beautiful jewellery projects at home.

Written by renowned jewellery crafter and first Ambassador for Swarovski Elements, Dorothy Wood, The Beginner’s Guide to Kumihimo is the essential guide to Japanese braiding techniques for jewellery craft.

The book covers a range of techniques including flat braids, square braids, honeycomb braids, hollow braids, spiral braids, braiding with beads, using different cords and wire, and finishing techniques.

It features templates to make your own Kumihimo disk and plate, plus a handful of contemporary projects for jewellery and accessories so you can put your newfound braiding skills to use straight away.
Learn how to make stunning braided jewellery using the popular technique of Kumihimo – the art of Japanese braiding.

Kumihimo is enjoying a surge in popularity in contemporary jewellery making as an innovative and on-trend technique. This beginner-friendly guide features step-by-step diagrams and photographs to help you start braiding and create beautiful jewellery projects at home.

Written by renowned jewellery crafter and first Ambassador for Swarovski Elements, Dorothy Wood, The Beginner’s Guide to Kumihimo is the essential guide to Japanese braiding techniques for jewellery craft.

The book covers a range of techniques including flat braids, square braids, honeycomb braids, hollow braids, spiral braids, braiding with beads, using different cords and wire, and finishing techniques.

It features templates to make your own Kumihimo disk and plate, plus a handful of contemporary projects for jewellery and accessories so you can put your newfound braiding skills to use straight away.
Über den Autor
Dorothy Wood is an expert beader, craft designer and author who has written over 20 craft books on a variety of subjects and is a regular contributor to numerous craft magazines. Her recent titles for David & Charles include the bestselling The Beader's Bible (2008), Crystal Jewellery Creations (2010), The Bead Jewellery Bible (2011) and The Knotting & Braiding Bible (2014). In 2012 Dorothy became the first UK Ambassador for Swarovski Elements.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Equipment and Materials

Preparing to Braid

Basic Moves

Round Braids

Spiral Braids

Honeycomb Braids

Square Braids

Helix Spiral Braids

Hollow Braids

Flat Braids

Woven Flat Braids

Beaded Braids

Wire Braids

Finishing Techniques for Braiding

Projects

  • Round Braid Earrings
  • Square Braid Necklace
  • Stacking Beaded Bracelets
  • Hollow Braid Brooch

Suppliers

Acknowledgments

Templates
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2016
Genre: Importe
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Basteln & Handarbeiten
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781446305935
ISBN-10: 1446305937
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Wood, Dorothy
Hersteller: David & Charles
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 273 x 210 x 5 mm
Von/Mit: Dorothy Wood
Erscheinungsdatum: 30.12.2016
Gewicht: 0,259 kg
Artikel-ID: 121063849

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