Necklaces Braided on the Kumihimo Disk

I used this book as a guide for my first kumihimo braided necklace. It went quickly and easily using the book, plastic thread bobbins and a kumihimo foam disc. I felt like I was cheating, it was so easy. The book gives instructions for more complicated braids and some idea of what varying the thread colors will look like. That would be my only complaint if I had to give one. The colors are not that contrasting so the photos aren't as helpful as they could be. A minor issue though all considered. I am now hooked on kumihimo braiding and may eventually purchase a book on more complex projects, possibly from this author. In the meantime, this book is a great guide and has lots of helpful color photos.

This was the first book I purchased when I decided to learn the ancient Japanese art of braiding known as Kumihimo. I am a professional jewelry artist but braiding was out of my comfort zone until I discovered this well written book.Kumihimo books can be quite costly so I was afraid to invest in books that didn't address my specific interest - incorporating Kumihimo into jewelry.I am pleased that I purchased this book and have shared it with other jewelry makers.If you are interested in adding Kumihimo braids to your jewelry making skills, this is an excellent book to invest in.

I purchased this book twice, once for me and the other for my sister, who is learning how to make kumihimo ropes. The directions are easy to follow and is great for beginners, but also great for those of us who have been making the ropes for a while.

Nice seletion of designs

Karen really gives you the information you need to get started. Charts and great photography give you the basics to create your own beautiful designs.

this book is very informative and since i had just bought a Kumihimo disk i really needed a book on what i could make with it. ended up using the book constantly till i got the idea of all the different braids you could make with it.

What a disappointment.... $21.95 for a thin paper booklet with little substance. The 2 page article in a recent beading magazine had more contet and information on kumihimo than this measly book did. BTW, I'm grateful to Amazon for giving me a full refund.

I'm not too thrilled with this book for my needs. I am reselling it.It would be great for a beginner doing Kumihimo.

A rather short book but good content. I felt for the size of the book (which I bought because of the wonderful cover) there was too large a section on basics, I was expecting it to be a stage 2 book - but having said that the designs in it were good, with perhaps again a little too much attention to making/attaching focal beads.

Having recently taken up Kumihimo I was looking for a book with new ideas and this is it!

Great book, inspiring and works well on kindle