Randy Spicocchi started the topic Mixed Materials Braids Challenge Forum in the forum 2021 AKS Braid Challenge 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Randy Spicocchi started the topic Beaded Braid Challenge Forum in the forum 2021 AKS Braid Challenge 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Randy Spicocchi started the topic Fiber Braid Challenge Forum in the forum 2021 AKS Braid Challenge 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Randy Spicocchi replied to the topic Questions, Comments, or Photographs for Discussion on Baby Takadai in the forum Look Ma I Shrunk the Takadai 4 months ago
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]
Randy Spicocchi posted a new activity comment 4 months, 1 week ago
Hi Amanda; Not sure if your previous question on accessing the videos was sufficient for your needs. If you were searching for videos which were taped as part of the Virtual Gathering you’ll find them in the relevant class on the original day that class was hosted. As to why the indention I’ll wait for those with more knowledge to post, but in my…[Read more]
Randy Spicocchi replied to the topic In preparation for the Q&A session in the forum Look Ma I Shrunk the Takadai 4 months, 1 week ago
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.
Randy Spicocchi replied to the topic In preparation for the Q&A session in the forum Look Ma I Shrunk the Takadai 4 months, 1 week ago
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]
Randy Spicocchi replied to the topic Book sources in the forum Look Ma I Shrunk the Takadai 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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]
Randy Spicocchi replied to the topic Questions, Comments, or Photographs for Discussion on "Inside Out" in the forum Inside Out Edo Yatsu 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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
Randy Spicocchi replied to the topic Student's Braids in the forum Inside Out Edo Yatsu 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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]
Randy Spicocchi replied to the topic Questions, Comments, or Photographs for Discussion on Baby Takadai in the forum Look Ma I Shrunk the Takadai 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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?
Randy Spicocchi replied to the topic Student's Braids in the forum Inside Out Edo Yatsu 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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]
Randy Spicocchi replied to the topic Questions, Comments, or Photographs for Discussion on "F-Fret to Flowers" in the forum F-Frets to Flowers Edo Yatsu Gumi 4 months, 3 weeks ago
This is a great sample braid Jocelyn. Thanks for sharing your work with us.
Randy Spicocchi started the topic Questions, Comments, or Photographs for Discussion on Textural Braids Octo Plate in the forum Textural Braids – Octo Plate 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Please Use This Class Forum to Share with Virtual Gathering Attendees on “Textural Braids Octo Plate Class” with Masumi Tada.
Randy Spicocchi started the topic Zoom: Macintosh and iPad instructions to view Zoom in Speaker View or Gallery in the forum General Virtual Gathering Info 4 months, 4 weeks ago
On an Apple Laptop: Click View in the top-right corner, and then select Speaker or Gallery.
For the Virtual Gathering you will want to view in Speaker View for all classes so instructors are able to Screen Share to show what they are doing LIVE. Class Moderators will be Pinning or Spot Light the Instructors to help in this.
iPad: On an i…[Read more]
Randy Spicocchi started the topic Zoom: How to switch between Gallery View and Speaker View on a Windows computer in the forum General Virtual Gathering Info 4 months, 4 weeks ago
To better assist you in viewing the Speaker of each class please read these instructions for setting your Zoom screen:
When you are in a Zoom meeting, there are two ways to view the videos: Speaker View and Gallery View.
In speaker view, the person who is speaking will be large window on your screen, and the other participants will be in smaller…[Read more]
Randy Spicocchi started the topic Questions, Comments, or Photographs for Discussion on "7-Strand Necklace" in the forum 7-Strand Pearl Necklace 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Please Use This Class Forum to Share with Virtual Gathering Attendees and Instructor Yin Guang.
Randy Spicocchi started the topic Questions, Comments, or Photographs for Discussion on "Octo-Plate" Class in the forum Takadai Braids on the Octo Plate 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Please Use This Class Forum to Share with Virtual Gathering Attendees and Instructor Giovanna Imperia.
Randy Spicocchi started the topic Questions, Comments, or Photographs for Discussion for Embellished Oimatsu. in the forum Embellished Oimatsu 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Please Use This Class Forum to Share with Virtual Gathering Attendees and Instructor.
Randy Spicocchi started the topic Questions, Comments, or Photographs for Discussion on Baby Takadai in the forum Look Ma I Shrunk the Takadai 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Please Use This Class Forum to Share with Virtual Gathering Attendees and Instructor.
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