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Techniques & Tutorials

The AKS Online Learning Center (OLC) was designed to further the AKS mission and provide quality online learning experiences. Thanks to the many talented and experienced kumihimo instructors who have generously shared their knowledge and expertise.

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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