[Nfb-krafters-korner] Materials for kumihimo class

[Barb Roland]

Cathy, thought so, but figured I’d ask just to be sure.
Barb
On Jul 5, 2014, at 5:34 PM, minh ha via Nfb-krafters-korner <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello everyone,
> 
> Hope you all enjoyed a happy July 4th. Unfortunately for us here in
> the East coast, the hurricane kind of dampened all the planned outside
> activities, although some people did attempt some half-hearted
> fireworks. We're experiencing some pretty heavy winds right now as
> well so I'm just staying inside catching up on some crafty things.
> 
> If you haven't done so already, go over to the krafters korner website
> and sign up for my kumihimo class. The deadline is July 8th and the
> class will begin on the 15th. The supplies list posted on the website
> is the basics that you will need for the class, but I'm pasting an
> updated list with more information for those that need some help
> deciding which materials to purchase.
> 
> Supplies needed:
> 1.	Round Kumihimo disc
> I purchased a kumihimo starter kit from primitiveorginals.com and it
> came with a kumihimo disc that looks like an octagon instead of the
> traditional round shape. However, both the octagon and the round discs
> both have 32 slots which are what you need to create these braids. You
> can find kumihimo discs basically anywhere online.
> 2.	Cording of some kind, preferably 2 mm or smaller.
> The class proposal states 4 mm or smaller cord, but I think 1 mm to 2
> mm cording works best when you are starting to learn kumihimo. I
> normally use 2mm rattail or 1mm bucktail. Waxed cotton is another
> cording that I like to use for my projects. Leather, hemp and even
> yarn could work as well.
> 
> 3.	Bobbins to hold cords while braiding.
> If you purchase a starter kit, it usually comes with 8 plastic bobbins
> for you to wrap your cords around to make braiding easier. You can
> also buy them separately; the kind that I like to use is called easy
> bobbins. All you have to do is snap open the top, wrap your cord
> around and and snap it closed.
> 
> 4.	Kumihimo weight (optional). 	
> Adding a weight to the end of your braid will help keep an even
> tension on your cords as you braid. You can learn without one, but I
> absolutely love mine and my braids are so much better with the extra
> weight. You can find them on amazon or any jewelry website with
> kumihimo findings.
> 
> 5.	Beads that can fit on to your cord of choice (optional).
> Seed beads are most often used for kumihimo braids. I use 6/0 seed
> beads because they are the biggest size of seed beads and easiest to
> work with. The 6/0 beads have 1mm holes so1mm size cord will work with
> them.
> 
> 6.	 End caps (optional)
> If you want to turn your braided ropes into bracelets/necklaces, you
> will need end caps, which are little jewelry findings that have a hole
> to fit all your cords. The end caps that I have double as a clasp.
> They're called twist magnetic end caps so you don't have to deal with
> adding jump rings and clasps. Here's a link for what I have:
> http://primitiveoriginals.com/fcomaclcap.html
> 
> 7.	Jewelry glue (optional)
> You need a strong glue to use with the end caps. I use E6000 glue.
> 
> This is a lot of information, but I hope it helps you find the right
> materials. If you have any questions, let me know.
> 
> Minh
> 
> 
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> recesses of their minds, wake in the day to find that it was vanity:
> but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act on
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> 
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