Techniques & Tutorials
Braiding & Techniques - From Novice to Advanced
Marudai
Basic Marudai Technique 1: Tama Handling by Michael Hattori
How to Build Your Own Marudai: Marudai Measure Drawing – Japanese Specifications by Michael Hattori
Takadai
Takadai braiding: Kiku Karagumi by Michael Hattori
Kumihimo on the takadai demonstrated by Janis Saunders (of BraidersHand.com)
Ayatakeda
Basic Ayatakedai: Kamakura-gumi Twist by Michael Hattori
Tama
How to Tie on a Leader by Michael Hattori
Attach tama with beads (Slipping Hitch) – Right Hand by Adrienne Gaskell
Attach tama with beads (Slipping Hitch) – Left Hand by Adrienne Gaskell
Braids & Fiber
Removing the twist in prepared kumihimo threads (Ito Sabaki) by Michael Hattori
Braids & Beads
Mastering the Bead Spinner by Adrienne Gaskell
Matching Cord and Beads in Kumihimo Braiding by Carolyn Haushalter
Braiding Tutorials
Kumihimo Tutorial | Sakura Genji 24 Cherry Blossom by Claudia Wollny
Kumihimo Tutorial | Ishidatami 20 by Claudia Wollny
Kumihimo Tutorial | Polka Dot Ply 12 by Claudia Wollny
Kumihimo Tutorial | Hira Kara 16 Snake Braid by Claudia Wollny
Kumihimo Tutorial | Kanmuriuchi 16 by Claudia Wollny
Kumihimo Tutorial | Otibo + Kusari Genji by Claudia Wollny
Tools of the Trade
2-Part Epoxy – How to Securely Glue on Clasps by Adrienne Gaskell
Braiding Around a Core by Adrienne Gaskell
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