Comments on: Crossing Cultures with Kumihimo

By: Cynthia Owens Richardson

Cynthia Owens Richardson — Sun, 08 Oct 2017 21:21:11 +0000

Your designs are absolutely beautiful. I am fascinated with Kumihimo and I can’t stop creating different designs. I am constantly reading up on Kumihimo and the various techniques. Nature inspires me so I try to incorporate it in my designs.

By: JBH

JBH — Sat, 10 Jun 2017 17:32:29 +0000

Beautiful Kumihimo necklaces. I am addicted to Kumihimo. Still learning how to create different designs with the Kumihimo braiding.

By: Julia Zimmerman

Julia Zimmerman — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 18:37:14 +0000

Jo, the technique is not that hard and wasn’t too difficult for me to pick up by reading and watching tutorials online. Most of the supplies you need can be purchased at a craft store and it is helpful to start with cords (unbeaded) to get a working knowledge of kumihimo. Also, I would encourage you to find S-lon when you start using beads. I have not had great luck with thinner stringing material staying untangled, even on the smallest piece. Feel free to contact me via email if you want further information. Best, Julia

By: Jo Perez

Jo Perez — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 13:15:00 +0000

These are lovely! I would love to learn the technique of making the beaded necklaces!

By: Julia Zimmerman

Julia Zimmerman — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 11:43:19 +0000

Thank you, Rena. I love your work and always find your newsletter inspiring. You have a great forum for us, either amateurs such as myself, or professionals, and what you’re doing is invaluable!

By: Rena Klingenberg

Rena Klingenberg — Tue, 29 Mar 2016 08:38:10 +0000

Julia, your approach to art is such a cool way to bridge ancient and modern, while also bridging cultures. A fascinating way to design your way around the world – and the resulting jewelry is fantastic!