How to finish off kumihimo braids

[@CSLdesigns]

Kumihimo starter kit: If you are a beginner in kumihimo, I have a starter kit available. It is a great way to get started as it has everything you need to make several pieces and get you going on your kumihimo journey. csldesignsshop.com/products/kumihimo-starter-kit

[@maggienickleson1223]

Thank you for this video! I had not been adding the glue first to my ribbon crimps and managed to destroy a whole bracelet that way when the crimps decided to come flying when the bracelet was tugged on a bit. Now to master keeping my bell end caps on round style bracelts. Today two I had glued on several days ago promptly fell off when the bracelet was being put on. I had a lot of extra space between the cap and the cord and didn't use this type of glue but used the kind you use for macrame cording (like when wrapping a stone). I have some of the e6000 and will give this a go instead:)

[@dragonjoy1313]

thank you so much! as always, PERFECTLY explained and i ADORE the purple bracelet! lol

[@CSLdesigns]

You're welcome, and thank you :-). I have made a tutorial on the purple bracelet that I will be posting soon ;-)

[@dragonjoy1313]

wonderful! i love purple and i have noticed from the very first tutorial i've watched you have a wonderful eye for color, etc. i CANNOT wait to make the leopard kumihimo bracelets!!! gonna make a necklace to match, they are so pretty! you are such a sweetheart and i appreciate you so much!

[@CSLdesigns]

Joy Hodges I love purple as well. It's my favourite colour. And thank you so much, you are so kind. I am just glad that my videos are helpful :-)

[@dragonjoy1313]

i've become addicted to them actually! lol purple is my favorite as well! has been all my life! always looking forward to your next video. can't wait to get supplies so i can make these beauties!!! :)

[@CSLdesigns]

Thank you so much. You are really kind. I am just glad that my videos are helpful. That makes it all worth it :-D And I would love to know how you get on with your makes ;-)

[@lisapmac2000]

Very helpful, thank you 😊

[@jcrefasi1]

I just finished my first bracelet. Thank you for your instructions!! Had to laugh because of all the sizes of ends I have, none really fit. Darn I guess I have to go shopping. I will take my braid to Michael's to see if that helps me find the right size and maybe check out the sale while I'm there

[@CSLdesigns]

oldladytoofast That sounds great. Hehe, that's just typical isn't it, but yeah, great idea bringing the braid with you to make sure you get the right size :-)

[@robertabarnhart6240]

You can make your own end cone (or whatever they're called) with 20 gage wire. Use a knitting needle for a "cone mandrel". I saw it here on KZbin, but the lady didn't use a knitting needle, she had a specialized tool. I suspect knitting needles would be cheaper.

[@Sunsym]

This is great! Thank you for posting.

[@twistedimaginings]

Brilliant! Thank you so much x

[@zoeclearwater]

Your videos are really good thank you

[@CSLdesigns]

Thank you very much. I'm just glad that my videos are helpful :-)

[@beatrizcoromotomarquezmorales4]

Hola amiga gracias por tus tips siempre muy acertados gracias por compartirlos saludos

[@CSLdesigns]

Thank you very much. Am glad you enjoyed the video :-)

[@PrettyByrdie]

This helped so much! I was super nervous to work with the E-6000 since it is so strong but it worked out really well :)

[@CSLdesigns]

Lillie Z That's great. I'm really glad it was helpful and worked out well :-)

[@stevecoster322]

Hiya, I use split rings instead of the jump rings as I find the jump rings come open to easily. But thank you for a great video I love the tie around to prevent unravelling, that has always been a pain for me.

[@albaluciapinedadiaz8338]

Hermosa gracias por compartir saludos desde Colombia un abrazo

[@winningnumbers]

but how do you finish when the braid has seeb beads on please? It is not the same. Could you please show me? Thank you

[@adeliachamberlain7367]

Would you stretch the braid after you finish before putting the clasps

[@leenaeh1287]

Hi sorry my Englisch isn't good. Your Video is exelent. Have you a video with the practices with the round form?

[@alabiibagun5282]

Hi Christina, lovely designs :-) you got here can't keep my eyes of them. Pls I need help with clasps sizes especially the round ones. Can you kindly give me guideline with the clasps in mm from the smallest to the biggest pls. Thanks

[@CSLdesigns]

Alabi Ibagun Thank you very much. It's hard to give you exact guidelines as it all depends on the materials you are using, but you can get them all the way from small sizes around 5mm, which I use mostly for kumihimo braids with s-lon cord, and then up to 12mm, which are for larger projects. I mostly use the 8mm - 10mm sizes as they usually fit braids made with satin cord the best. I hope that helped :-)

[@aurorag2592]

Muchas gracias....

[@CSLdesigns]

:-)

[@tanalee09]

Thank you!

[@CSLdesigns]

+tanalee09 No problem :-)

[@jeanbaker-haynes2307]

Thank you.

[@ivoryroberts546]

NICE, BUT HOW DID YOU GET YOUR BRAID FLAT ?

[@CSLdesigns]

+ivory Roberts You can achieve a flat braid by using a square kumihimo disk, or also using certain techniques on the round kumihimo disk. I have a few tutorial on my channel showing it :-)

[@brendacyr8228]

I find that E6000 has a strong odor that does not dissipate even after months of airing the pieces out. I do not feel right selling a product with a strong chemical odor. Another designer recommended Crafters Pick while another designer suggested a 2 part epoxy. Do you have any suggestions?

[@beckyj5875]

They have an odorless E6000

[@blessings13]

Thanks .... I just got my rattail to make the checkered board kumihimo bracelet. Now I'll know how to end it.

[@CSLdesigns]

Brilliant :-) Am glad it is useful.Would love to know how you get on ;-)

[@tinahudson2642]

How do you know what size s-lon to get?

[@CSLdesigns]

tina hudson It depends on your project really, and if you're adding beads. Because then you just have to make sure that the cord will go through the holes in your beads. But otherwise it just depends how thick you want your braid to be :-)

[@tinahudson2642]

I made your cross last night using the s-lon. I dont have any satin cord as of yet it turned out realy pretty.

[@CSLdesigns]

That sounds great. I'm really glad to hear that :-)

[@christelkorn4843]

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