Randy Spicocchi

Look Ma I found some great weight options from the local grocery store (in Hawaii). Since I am using the thermoplatic cords need additional counterweight.

These come in various weights from 3 grams (1/8 oz), 6 grams (1/4 oz), 12 grams (1/2 oz), 18 grams (3/4 oz) and 24 grams (1.0 oz). The prices were reasonable at about $2.50 for up to 11 of the…[Read more]

Thank you so much Jane. What I see is a lark’s head on the end of your fibers that holds them to the Tori and once attached you somehow fit the ends of  those cords thru that tiny hole in the spindle and double knot that? I did exactly this and will need to ensure the knot is large enought NOT to slip back through. Thanks soooooo much.

I am so lost I haven’t an idea how to set up my babyT. The concept of a larks head is easy until I tried it thru then over the Tori. I think a real fundamental class on setting this up would have helped as I not know what I don’t know till now – lost. I have looked at the Rodrick Owen book and only one larks head knot. I have all bobbins loa…[Read more]

Hi Melodie:

Your best bets are:

1) Makiko’s own web site. You’ll need to send her an email and she’ll write back with a price quote (so please provide her your shipping address), then she’ll bill you via PayPal. That web address https://www.texte.co.jp and her email is listed on the top

2) Braiders’ Hand – has all her books for plate, marudai…[Read more]

For Q&A tomorrow. I am still uncertain with how to transition back out from the beaded section. Mine were a bit funky – So if we could review that important aspect I would welcome the insight. Thanks

I don’t get “the feel” for a braid unless I practice it a few times. So luckily I had a two day window to experiment. The Silver Metallic (4 bundles), 2.5mm peacock color nugget pearls (baroque 8mm), crystal magic wine 3.4mm drops, 3mm melon luster iris amethyst, 11/0 demi crystal bronze lined rainbow, 11/0 demi blue amethyst gold luster, 11/0…[Read more]

So a wooden Chop Stick was a perfect fit in the channel, not sure if I want to keep it there forever but it is a good solution for me.

See lower section. Thoughts?

I will be calling this braid “Inside About Out.” It wasn’t pretty as I discovered a bit late I was only using 2 not 4 packages of Metallic Fiber! Two are Ancient Gold and two are bright Gold. Oh well from there I struggled but played along the way. I placed 15/0 (dark brown) on 2 cords (with copper iris tear drops), opaque pear 11/0 with fresh…[Read more]

This is a great sample braid Jocelyn. Thanks for sharing your work with us.