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Secrets to Kumihimo Project 6: 12-Strand Braid with Cupchain

Learn how to create a stunning 12-strand flat kumihimo braid with cupchain in this step-by-step project from the Secrets to Kumihimo series.

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Secrets to Kumihimo Project 5: 10-Strand Flat Braid with Beads

Learn the secrets to creating a beautiful 10-strand flat Kumihimo braid with beads in this step-by-step tutorial.

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Secrets to Kumihimo Project 4: 10-Strand Flat Braid

Learn how to create a 10-strand flat braid using the ancient Japanese braiding technique of kumihimo in this step-by-step instructional video.

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Secrets to Kumihimo Project 3: 8-Strand Round Braid with Beads

Join Elaine in this video from her 9-part Kumihimo series as she adds seed beads and pearls to a braid and finishes the bracelet with decorative findings.

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Secrets to Kumihimo Project 1: Simple 4-Strand Braid

Unlock the basics of kumihimo with this easy-to-follow tutorial on creating a classic 4-strand braided bracelet.

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Secrets to Kumihimo Project 2: 8 Strand Round Braid

Master the art of the 8-strand round kumihimo braid with this clear and simple bracelet-making tutorial.

Video Length 14:19

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Multi-Strand Bracelet

Shades of sand and surf unite in this multi-strand bracelet, featuring the iridescent shimmer of paua shell paired with the natural warmth of wooden beads.

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Graduation Cap

Help your graduating student stand out with this crystal-encrusted cap.

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Bracelet

Become a wrap artist and create a fun wrap bracelet with our free instructions.

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Bracelet

Make a bold friendship statement! The brilliant reds, oranges and yellows in this friendship bracelet remind you of warm feelings for your friends.

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How to Make Survival Paracord Watchbands and Bracelets

Learn how to make survival paracord bracelets and watchbands for all the outdoor enthusiasts in your life.

Glue Crystal Flat Backs

Crystal transfer sheets make precision designing and crystal embellishing easy.

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Bracelet

This bracelet features an elegant reef knot, sometimes also called a Hercules knot. that often represents commitment, marriage, love and unity.

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Earrings

Level up your fashion with dream catcher earrings embellished with dazzling Crystal Passions® beads and vibrant turquoise accents.

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Creating a Net with Square Knots

Creating a macramé net with square knots is easier than you think, especially when following along with this how-to video led by jewelry designer Jude.

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How to Make a Spiral Kumihimo Braid

These simple, easy-to-understand instructions show how to make a spiral kumihimo braid. Illustrations with each step make this technique a piece of cake.

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Macramé Necklace and Earrings Set

This beachy-keen jewelry set features cheesewood beads that have been dyed a serene blue and are enveloped in wave-like borders of macramé knots.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Bracelet Set

Summer is the season for the zodiac sign of the crab, Cancer. Celebrate in style with this necklace and bracelet set with detailed charms and cord wrapped in colorful Purely Silk™ thread.

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Using the Kumihimo Square Plate to Create Square Braids

Learn how to make a square kumihimo braid with these illustrated instructions. All it takes is a square kumihimo plate, cord, and this guide.

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Kumihimo Finishing Techniques

In this jewelry-making tutorial, see how to securely finish round and square kumihimo braiding patterns.

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Single-Strand Necklace

Adorn yourself with serenity and luck with an intricately crafted Kumihimo necklace, like this one, using color-coated leather cord.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Earring Set

Get into a rhythm with this set! Colorful beads and knotted leather form a dance-worthy design when paired with detailed metal charms and beads.

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Bracelet

Discover the perfect harmony of Czech glass and a dragonfly-adorned brass button, elegantly intertwined with anodized aluminum gold chain and woven cord in this enchanting bracelet.

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Single-Strand Necklace and Four-Piece Bracelet Set

Gemstone beads and leather cord are the basis of this kumihimo necklace and multi-strand bracelet.

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