Comments on: Kumihimo – Walk Through the Forest & the Wire Side https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/kumihimo-walk-through-the-forest-the-wire-side/ free jewelry tutorials, plus a friendly community sharing creative ideas for making and selling jewelry. Thu, 14 Jul 2016 12:41:05 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.15 By: Anita Campbell https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/kumihimo-walk-through-the-forest-the-wire-side/#comment-457963 Thu, 14 Jul 2016 12:41:05 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=45204#comment-457963 Thank you to all for your suggestions. I have now gone to using 550 paracord in a matching color (when possible) when doing kumihimo items with 6/0 beads. Definitely keeps them from “collapsing” inward during the process. Of course, nothing is easy when you start doing this, so I just braid a few “rows” of beads first and then push the paracord in the center with an awl to get it down to the bottom. Have to hold on to the paracord for a while (which makes for some unusual physical contortions briefly until the cord is secure). Since I also do paracord items: keychains, bracelets and lanyards – I have a large supply of paracord available to me.

Rena – will have to look into your suggestions – I am only starting to get into the wire coiling/wrapping. Thank you.

]]> By: Janet aka Moogie https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/kumihimo-walk-through-the-forest-the-wire-side/#comment-457343 Tue, 12 Jul 2016 14:57:16 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=45204#comment-457343 It’s so nice to find another kumi addict! I also love the kumihimo process. There are so many possibilities between the disks, stringing materials & types of beads. Your pieces are lovely. I have not explored the Facebook groups, but may do so today. I currently have 3 kumi projects going! And more waiting to be finished with end caps & clasps.
Best wishes in your kumihimo journey.

]]> By: Mary Morris https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/kumihimo-walk-through-the-forest-the-wire-side/#comment-455921 Thu, 07 Jul 2016 02:36:01 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=45204#comment-455921 Very pretty, Anita! I have used paracord for larger beads. Most of the time, I don’t fill the cord. With the right beads and cord as well as the correct tension, the cord does not usually collapse. There are several good kumihimo groups on Facebook that are helpful too.

]]> By: Rena Klingenberg https://jewelrymakingjournal.com/kumihimo-walk-through-the-forest-the-wire-side/#comment-455527 Tue, 05 Jul 2016 20:16:23 +0000 http://jewelrymakingjournal.com/?p=45204#comment-455527 Your kumihimo artistry is just gorgeous, Anita. I always love seeing your beautiful new designs. Great colors in these new pieces!

About the 6/0 beads, would either of these projects would fit in with your style?
Bead and Coil Earwires (Tutorial)
Wire Focal Bead (Tutorial)

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