Kumihimo 101: Introduction to the disks

This is the first video in a new series I'm going to be doing about kumihimo 101. It will be introducing the kumihimo disks for any beginners that want to start doing kumihimo and hopefully help with choosing what you want to start with, as it can be a bit of a jungle when you are just starting out. I hope you enjoy.
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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.
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The different kumihimo disks on Amazon (affiliate):
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Square disk - amzn.to/2CXvTBK
Mini round disk - amzn.to/2D6UMPn
Mini square disk - amzn.to/2FARhyr
Thick round disk - amzn.to/2CYSL3I
Round disk with handle - amzn.to/2CXwseQ
64 slot round disk - amzn.to/2CVuF9V
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[@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

[@CSLdesigns]

Thank you so much for all your comments. It's really helpful to know what you would like to see in this series, and I've written it all down for future videos in this series 😃

[@mariab.1997]

People would like you to do beginner tutorials because yo are wonderful to watch and your work is so beautiful it leaves me speechless. We all want to be able to do what you can. You are amazing and the best! Its still January, so happy new year Christine. I'm so glad I happened upon your videos!

[@CSLdesigns]

Thank you so much Maria. That is so kind of you 😊 Hehe, and Happy New Year to you too 😉

[@rochelleuah]

Thank you for doing a Basics Series. Your starter kit is wonderful and the instructions are easy to follow. My biggest challenge is maintaining consistent tension and determining stretching. When calculating the length of cording for a necklace based on how much was used in a bracelet of the same pattern, the necklace required a great deal more than the calculated amount and I don’t understand why. So I look forward to the entire series.

[@CSLdesigns]

No problem. Thank you so much. I'm really glad to hear that. Great, I've written those down and will keep them in mind 😃

[@janetgibson2118]

Just starting out jewellery making with wire, made some basic beautiful pieces already, so inspired by kumihimo/beading, love your basic very well informed step by step tutorials for the beginner. Thankyou so much. Janet Hull

[@summer6454]

Thank you so much learning so much from you 💗 much appreciated 😊 xxx

[@christinereed7164]

So helpful! Thank you so much taking the time to explain this so clearly! X

[@momz54]

You are so talented and do great tutorials easy to understand, thank you for sharing with us

[@charlottedemontalivet6075]

Great idea doing a beginner series. I adore all your wonderful clever videos. I am not a total beginner but was surprised to learn things I didn't know about these disks! I wonder if you use the Marudai and if so, whether you will do a video on it because I have heard that it is much quicker to work on than the foam disks?

[@kathiewinecoff5776]

I would love to learn how to maintain constant tension, and how to do beading correctly. Also how to determine how much cording or wire you need for a given project.

[@CSLdesigns]

Thank you very much. I'll keep that in mind 👍

[@CindiLeeCusimano]

Kathie Winecoff me too

[@trishrodenbaugh3149]

Hi Christina, LOVE the ring, 😉 thank you for the info on the discs, it was very helpful and I am looking forward to more tips on working with them. 😊

[@CSLdesigns]

Thank you so much Trish. I'm glad to hear that 😄

[@winningnumbers]

What are the numbers on the disks for? I don't get it. Could you do a video explaining that? I mean using 8 strands they always go in the same spots to start the project. please and thank you.

[@franniephelps6062]

I love kumihimo and macramé and enjoy all your tutorials

[@CSLdesigns]

Thank you so much. I also plan to do 101 basic series with macrame and wirework. Just doing a little at a time 😃

[@jeanniewest2649]

Are the non branded ones made of foam (like the bead smith ones?). Also, im assuming the round one you feature on your video is the 6” diameter? Thank you

[@deltafour1212]

I am making a shepard/rock sling which requires going from a round to a flat back to a round braid. Is it possible to do such a thing on these disk?

[@LindaWvdP]

Tnx for sharing! Looking forward to the next videos in this series! 😊

[@CSLdesigns]

No problem. Looking forward to continuing it 😄

[@scottthornton4214]

Where did you get the other discs? I like the way the square one is laid out.

[@cynguilbeau3143]

thank you, total beginner and you have inspired me to try it,

[@CSLdesigns]

You're welcome. That sounds great 😃 👍 I'm sure you'll love it.

[@SMG_Ca]

Hi Christina It is very good idea to give us some helpful notes about the tools we deal with. Really it will be very useful to be familiar with the basic concepts. Please I have two question the first is about the the relation between the length of threads according to its thickness and the number used to do bracelet or necklace.The second question is how to use these tools to make 40 piece of thread. Thank you very much for your unlimited help. Regards Soheirghozzi

[@CSLdesigns]

Thank you so much Soheir. Yes, I definitely think it's important to know the tools we work with. Thank you, I've written them down 😉

[@donnazeoli6499]

would like to get templet to download to make a square disk

[@lindawescott2390]

Great thanks. I'd like to know how the work out the lenghts I need to make braids. And how to determine the patterns, i know that depends on how you place the cords. Thanks for all your tutorials. 😊

[@CSLdesigns]

You're welcome and thank you. I will keep those in mind 😉

[@susannawilliams9567]

Love your videos. I would love to learn how to plan a pattern with beads. I made your ombre necklace and it came out just perfectly, but I don't truly understand how to plane the beads on the string to get a specific pattern. Thanks!

[@CSLdesigns]

Thank you so much. I actually already have a video where I show how I make a beaded kumihimo pattern kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4CulWZspt2Nl5I, but I will probably make a video about that in this series as well. I hope that helps 😃

[@lorishaw8256]

Love your videos! I was wondering if you have tried the KumiLoom, which is an octagon-shaped disc. Claims to be able to make round and flat braids.

[@lesleysmith9062]

We're can you buy one

[@malexandrep6276]

I think this is a good idea, when I first started to make kumihimo a few years ago (wow has it really been that long?) I watched and subscribed to your videos, and learnt a lot of great techniques, like how to add beads to a braid. I love your patterned beaded bracelets, but have trouble working out how to place the beads on the cords to create the pattern in the braid... could you please do a tutorial on that?

[@CSLdesigns]

Thank you, I'm glad you think so. Hehe, oh tell me about it. When you think back on something and realise how long it's been 😆 I actually already have a tutorial where I show how I do that I made a while ago. So that might be helpful kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4CulWZspt2Nl5I, but I will probably bring it up in this series as well 👍

[@coxron]

Do you have a video on using a 64 slot disk? Thanks.

[@TH-dj3zo]

Thank you very informative I learnt a lot. Someone I know that does kumihimo swears by the octagon disk. She says its easy for both round and flat designs. What do you think of them because I've never heard you mention them?

[@CSLdesigns]

You're welcome and thank you. Interesting, I've never tried that one. I have seen a few like that, and I might try and get hold of a few other kinds of disks like that to try in the future. I've also really wanted to try the one with 64 slots for a while.

[@mimimi8141]

Thank you so much sweet heart ♡

[@CSLdesigns]

No problem and thank you 😃

[@tmaraaltork9032]

💖👍wow very good Think you for you

[@SimpLeeBeth]

👍

[@scottthornton4214]

I think Hobby Lobby has a pack of 4 discs for a reasonable price.