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Kumihimo Bracelet with Button Closure
$78.00 – $96.00Date and Time: 02/04/2023 from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Victor Schmidt
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Expand your kumihimo finishing skills beyond glue-in endcaps. Learn how to make a button & loop closure for a textured Kongoh Gumi (round braid) bracelet. This project was designed and the instructions created by Laurel Kubby.
The cost of this class is different if you have tools or not. Tools you will need include: a marudai or round kumihimo foam disk, and 8 weighted bobbins. If you don’t have tools, register with “need tools”. Click “select options” below to register for this class.
Kumihimo Charm Bracelet through Kirkwood Community College
Date and Time: 03/28/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
This is a great introduction to the Japanese tradition of Kumihimo. Learn to use a disk to braid satin cord. You will have a selection of charms to add to your weaving. No experience needed.
Registration is through Kirkwood Community College. Register at: www.kirkwood.edu and go to Continuing Education and then search for Beadology Iowa under the instructor search. On site registrations will be taken if registration through Kirkwood meets minimum requirements of two participants.
$30 instructor fee/$38 materials fee.
Kumihimo Companion Animal Collar
$88.00Date and Time: 10/19/2019 from -
Capacity: 6
Instructor: Cheryl Weatherford
Prerequisites: No experience needed.
Use a Kara-Yatsu flat kumihimo braid in two colors of satin cord to create a collar for your favorite companion animal. Add a ring to hang tags and connect a lead. A medium sized quick release will be used. Foam disk, 8 weighted bobbins, and weight container included with the tool fee.
Registration fee goes down to $68 if you have and bring tools needed for this class.
Kumihimo Edo Yatsu Bracelet
$108.00Date and Time: 10/08/2017 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Laurel Kubby
Prerequisites: Kumihimo Basic Round Braid--see class on Fri. October 6.
You feel comfortable with Kongoh Gumi (basic round braid) and are ready to learn a new braid. Edo Yatsu, also known as basketweave braid, is another useful kumihimo braid. Learn how to braid around a core as well as adding beads to the braid. This class that will prepare you for continuous beaded braids, if you desire.
Note: Take all three Kumihimo Immersion classes Oct 6-8 for $300–save $54.
Kumihimo Necklace with Boro Drops
$150.00Date and Time: 01/01/1970 from -
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This 16″ kumihimo lariat made with Toho glass seed beads has lovely borosilicate drops in the middle. Finished with a sterling lobster class. Made by Laurel Kubby. Item #10018349.
NEW CLASS!! Kumihimo Gem Chip Bracelet
$88.00Date and Time: 10/28/2016 from -
Capacity: 8
Instructor: Laurel Kubby
Prerequisites: Basic Kumihimo--See Intro to Kumihimo on Oct. 27.
This bracelet will teach several principles to add to your basic round braid (Kongoh Gumi) kumihimo skills. What do you do if you want to add beads with very small holes (pearls, gems, crystals)? What is a core and how do you use it? How do you braid with more than one element on a strand? These questions will all be answered through this project. Instructor: Laurel Kubby
NOTE: Take all three of Laurel’s classes for $260—Save $44!!
Kumihimo Adjustable Necklace with Tassels and Pendant
$138.00Date and Time: 10/07/2017 from -
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Laurel Kubby
Prerequisites: Kumihimo Basic Round Braid--see class on Friday, October 6.
Learn how counted bead stringing can add pop to your Kongoh Gumi (round braid) beaded braids. Include in this class will be tips on adding a pendant or large-holed bead during the braiding process as well as an adjustable sliding closure.
Note: Take all three Kumihimo Immersion classes Oct 6-8 for $300–save $54.