Braided Bracelets from Cotton Cord

These bracelets with a clasp are braided on a Kumihimo braiding disc using cotton cords. These are available in a variety of colours to allow numerous colour combinations.

Braided Bracelets using the Japanese Technique, Kumihimo

1

Cut two 1m long pieces of cotton cord. Cut a small piece of cotton cord and attach it around the middle of the two long pieces.

Braided Bracelets using the Japanese Technique, Kumihimo

2

Thread this guide cord though the Kumihimo disc's hole in the middle.

Braided Bracelets using the Japanese Technique, Kumihimo

3

Spread out the four cords so each is lying on the black marking line on the Kumihimo disc.

Braided Bracelets using the Japanese Technique, Kumihimo

4

Now move the cord from 1a to 2a.

Braided Bracelets using the Japanese Technique, Kumihimo

5

Move the cord from 1b to 1a.

Braided Bracelets using the Japanese Technique, Kumihimo

6

And move the cord from 4a to 4b.

Braided Bracelets using the Japanese Technique, Kumihimo

7

And from 5a to 4a.

Braided Bracelets using the Japanese Technique, Kumihimo

8

This is one round – start again from 1a to 1b.

Braided Bracelets using the Japanese Technique, Kumihimo

9

From 2a to 1a etc. Continue until the bracelet has reached the desired length.

Braided Bracelets using the Japanese Technique, Kumihimo

10

Tie a knot to gather the cords.

Braided Bracelets using the Japanese Technique, Kumihimo

11

Cut off the ends and glue them in place in an end cap using Super Attak instant glue.

Braided Bracelets using the Japanese Technique, Kumihimo

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Braided Bracelets using the Japanese Technique, Kumihimo

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Braided Bracelets using the Japanese Technique, Kumihimo

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Braided Bracelets using the Japanese Technique, Kumihimo