Julie's Bead Table: How to Braid a Flat Kumihimo Bracelet

Featuring Lovely Knots Cord in Pretty Blue Tones

Skill LevelIntermediate

TechniqueKumihimo

Time1-2 Hours

Approximate Size7-8 Inches

Kumihimo is so addictive! If you love round kumihimo braids, definitely try flat ones too! author signature

Step-by-Step Instructions Expand All Steps

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Note: Please make sure to double check our list of components with what's actually in stock on the supplies tab.

Cord Ends, Ribbon Pinch Crimps 10mm, Antiqued Brass (20 Pieces) (FCR-1425, packages: 1)
Dazzle It Lovely Knots 1mm Olive Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards (STRNG-0091, packages: 1)
Dazzle It Lovely Knots 1mm Strawberry Pink Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards (STRNG-0093, packages: 1)
E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz) (XTL-1054, packages: 1)
13mm Silver-Plated Basket Weave Ribbon End Crimp (1 Pair) (FIND-2330, packages: 1)
Dazzle It Kumihimo Square Braiding Foam Disk (TOOL-0035, packages: 1)
Dazzle It Lovely Knots 1mm Light Chocolate Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards (STRNG-0086, packages: 1)
Dazzle It Lovely Knots 1mm Navy Blue Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards (STRNG-0090, packages: 1)
Dazzle It Lovely Knots 1mm Turquoise Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards (STRNG-0096, packages: 1)
Dazzle It Lovely Knots 1mm White Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards (STRNG-0085, packages: 1)
The BeadSmith 1 7/8-Inch No Tangle Thread Bobbin with 3/8-Inch Hole (SUP-0051, packages: 10)
The Beadsmith Kumihimo Square Braiding Foam Disk with Instructions (TOOL-617, packages: 1)
The BeadSmith Kumi Weight Lite with Hook (SUP-0240, packages: 1)
TOHO One-G Beading Thread Black 50-Yard Spool (STRNG-0402, packages: 1)
Tulip Assorted Beading Needles (4 pack) (NEED-28, packages: 1)
Tulip High-Quality Premium Gold Scissors with Sheath (TOOL-0270, packages: 1)
Vintaj Natural Brass 4mm 21 Gauge Jump Ring (FIND-2339, packages: 10)
Kumihimo Square Plate For Japanese Flat Braiding (A181-B9S3, packages: 1)
Magnetic Clasps, Round 6x4.5mm, Antiqued Brass Plated (1 Set) (FCL-6825, packages: 1)
Magnetic Clasps, with Loops 7mm Diameter, Silver Plated (1 Set) (FCL-0736, packages: 1)
Wubbers Classic Series Chain Nose Pliers (TOOL-D7AY, packages: 1)
Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose (TOOL-4V8Z, packages: 1)

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Nice choice! All or most of the products needed for this project are shown below with quantities. Sometimes we sell out of components and aren’t able to order more from the manufacturer (we know, it is very disappointing to us, too). Use the opportunity to mix up the design and make it yours by substituting similar products or altering the entire color scheme—it’s up to you!

Xuron Jeweler's Super Fine Pliers Chain Nose Flat Nose

Code TOOL-4V8Z

$20.52

$27.79

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Tulip High-Quality Premium Gold Scissors with Sheath

Code TOOL-0270

$36.70

$42.59

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Wubbers Classic Series Chain Nose Pliers

Code TOOL-D7AY

$26.65

$34.39

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Magnetic Clasps, Round 6x4.5mm, Antiqued Brass Plated (1 Set)

Code FCL-6825

$1.00

$1.49

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E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)

Code XTL-1054

$1.73

$2.49

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Magnetic Clasps, with Loops 7mm Diameter, Silver Plated (1 Set)

Code FCL-0736

$1.11

$1.69

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Tulip Assorted Beading Needles (4 pack)

Code NEED-28

$12.11

$16.49

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Dazzle It Lovely Knots 1mm Navy Blue Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards

Code STRNG-0090

$5.81

$7.89

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Kumihimo Square Plate For Japanese Flat Braiding

Code A181-B9S3

$2.58

$3.77

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Vintaj Natural Brass 4mm 21 Gauge Jump Ring - Min Qty 10

Code FIND-2339

$0.11

$0.12

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Cord Ends, Ribbon Pinch Crimps 10mm, Antiqued Brass (20 Pieces)

Code FCR-1425

$6.21

$6.89

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Dazzle It Lovely Knots 1mm Olive Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards

Code STRNG-0091

$5.51

$6.99

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The BeadSmith 1 7/8-Inch No Tangle Thread Bobbin with 3/8-Inch Hole - Min Qty 2

Code SUP-0051

$0.37

$0.59

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Dazzle It Lovely Knots 1mm Strawberry Pink Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards

Code STRNG-0093

$5.90

$7.89

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Dazzle It Lovely Knots 1mm Light Chocolate Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards

Code STRNG-0086

$5.47

$6.99

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Dazzle It Kumihimo Square Braiding Foam Disk

Code TOOL-0035

$3.11

$3.59

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Clearance - 13mm Silver-Plated Basket Weave Ribbon End Crimp (1 Pair) - Min Qty 1

Code FIND-2330

$0.32

$0.58

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Dazzle It Lovely Knots 1mm Turquoise Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards

Code STRNG-0096

$5.15

$6.99

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Dazzle It Lovely Knots 1mm White Chinese Knotting Cord - 50 yards

Code STRNG-0085

$5.15

$6.99

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The Beadsmith Kumihimo Square Braiding Foam Disk with Instructions

Code TOOL-617

$4.47

$5.49

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The BeadSmith Kumi Weight Lite with Hook

Code SUP-0240

$9.08

$11.59

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TOHO One-G Beading Thread Black 50-Yard Spool

Code STRNG-0402

$2.54

$3.39

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