Awesome DIY Kimihimo Jewelry

Among all the braiding techniques used for jewelry-making, kumihimo is one of the most simple and versatile. This Japanese braid-making method allows you to produce both round and flat cords, being perfect for making stylish bracelets and necklaces. The spiral design produced by it makes it a good choice for beaded accessories as well. The kumihimo disk or plate and a few bobbins are the only tools necessary to work on it, apart from the thread and beads you plan to use for your project.

San Francisco Giants Kumihimo Necklace

Here is a nice bracelet pattern for all baseball-cum-art lovers, particularly the San Francisco Giants supporters. This one would make a good gift idea for guys as the kumihimo cord is suitable to make wristlets for men.

Kumihimo Braided Cord Jewelry Pattern

A stylish bracelet pattern, ideal for those just beginning to learn the technique; the cone-shaped clasps along with the large, spiral hoop adds to its elegant charm.

Basic Kumihimo Braid Bracelet for Beginners

A free video tutorial for making a basic kumihimo braid and then attaching the clasps at the ends to complete your colorful bracelet

Braided Kumihimo Cord Bracelet Tutorial

Another pretty basic pattern, this one shows how you can turn an ordinary kumihimo braid into a beautiful bracelet, without even having to look for those professional looking clasp ends.

Beaded Kumihimo Bracelet Instructions

It is amazing how easily you can make this gorgeous bracelet yourself with some beads and plastic cords. You can also make a matching necklace in the same manner, only with smaller clasps for the ends.