View a YouTube on Kumi Braiding. Learn how to turn strands of leftover yarn into a beautiful necklace using a Kumi braiding wheel. 

     Fiber, floss and yarn...oh my!  Don't you just love all of the luscious colors and textures available now.   Have you ever attempted to braid your own cord?  One of my jewelry artist friends recently told me she had always wanted to use fibers and yarns in her creations, but had not been successful in braiding  her own cords.  She had even tried gluing them together, no wonder they didn't look finished enough or hold together well.  She couldn't believe how easy it was to use the Kumi braiding wheel. 





     This inexpensive tool can be carried with you with when you  travel, or tucked inside  your purse.  It's a perfect craft-to-go. You can mix and match colors and styles of yarn  to create one-of-a-kind cords for necklaces or  bracelets.  Incorporate fuzzy yarns for a big, bold look or use embroidery floss for a tightly knotted, sleek look.  You can even add beads to the cord as you braid. 




     Instructions for these beautiful jewelry pieces can be found in the Design Originals book, Kumi Braiding .

    Design Originals will be at the CHA Winter Trade Show from January 29th thru February 2nd, both Mark Montano and I will be interviewed for webcasts and  Craft TV segments.  For access to the interviews of Mark and I and other crafty people at CHA make a note of the links below and tune in. 
Cool2Craft
When Creativity Knocks
CHA Facebook Page

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