Kumihimo: braiding with wire

KUMIHIMO WIRE JEWELRY

by Giovanna Imperia

Innovative jewelry artist Giovanna Imperia offers a fresh twist on this time-honored technique, adapting it to create stunning wire jewelry. In addition to a concise history of kumihimo and an overview of its essential materials, tools, and techniques, readers will learn the basics of this braiding method, plus how to create 20 striking projects--stylish bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces--all supported with detailed, step-by-step instructions and illustrations. This comprehensive book, which also includes pieces by prominent kumihimo jewelry artists from around the world, will inspire jewelry makers, beaders, and wireworkers at all skill levels to take their craft in a vibrant new direction. 144 pages, softbound.

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#132 - Kumihimo Wire Jewelry - $21.99

FINE WIRE FOR kumihimo BRAIDING Zebra Wire is a beautifully color coated copper wire as called for to make many of the projects in the book above. This wire has been repeatedly covered with enamel and baked, giving a strong, flexible, and glossy finish. 50 yard spools. #129 - 30 gauge Zebra braiding wire - $4.20/spool
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