Lovely Bubbly Kumihimo Necklace

[@alphanada]

I think I've spent a total of 2 hours today, watching kumihimo projects on KZbin, learning the techniques. These necklaces are by far the loveliest of these projects. Thank you!

[@JayJay-ll2hn]

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[@elizabethwhiteoak5291]

I love your beaded Kumi designs with the mushroom beads!! SAVING $$$ ON KUMIHIMO PROJECTS! I have made my own bobbins in the same shape as yours by cutting up a plastic ice-cream container! The lid makes softer & much more pliable 'bobbins' that are perfect for thicker cords and I can easily cut 8 of them from one 2 Litre size lid - just need to cut deeper slits to secure thicker cord. The harder plastic of the container proper makes a more rigid bobbin that works well for thinner threads or thin cord. Corrugated cardboard from a box or flat cardboard from the back of a scratch-pad (of paper) also make excellent temporary bobbins if you only plan to do one or two projects. And instead of using a kumi weight I just rolled some old coins in some calico and tied a loop in each of the ends, then stitched the roll by hand down the side - which I've used over and over again. . When I tie my 4 cords in half (or 8 cords if I'm using 16) I just do a LARK'S KNOT (same kind of loop-knot used to attach the silk cord to the first findings in this video) through a loop at either end. The weight pulls my work down and keeps it centered perfectly every time and I even save a few inches of thicker cords by not having to tie a full knot. And if you are using thicker cords I recommend doing a quick 'whip-stich' around both ends of your project before gluing into your findings, just as the instructions that came with your kumi wheel suggest. This not only secures the ends forever, but also pulls thicker cords into a manageable size that help fit a thicker rope into your findings. And if the glue should let go in a few years - at least your ends are tightly bound with whip-stitch, so it won't unravel while you're waiting to buy some new glue to re-set it. So this extra step will be well worth your added few minutes of time down the track. Happy crafting and I hope these tip help to save readers a ton of money.

[@FloridaGrandma]

I saw the mushroom beads before & couldn't think of how they could possibly make pretty jewelry.. until you posted this. It's absolutely lovely. I will be ordering these asap. I can't wait to make this. Thank you for posting.

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Thank you for your lovely comments Lynn! I do love the mushroom beads and in this little 4mm size they work so well in Kumihimo especially in the pastel colour palette that we've managed to source. Happy beading. Julietx

[@ΧρήστοςΑλεξανδρίδης-π7θ]

Мне,нравится как и все,что Вы делаете! Вы тоже очень милая! Спасибо! Удачи! 🤗

[@brookspa94]

THANK YOU for sharing your precious time, talent, knowledge, & skills with us all so we may learn! Hugs & Blessings 2U!

[@lyndaibbotson4868]

I am very happy to say that I finally got the thread just right to go through the tiny holes in the mushroom beads. They are so very cute! Thank You!

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Great news Lynda! I’m so pleased it has worked out in the end! Happy beading 📿

[@Babette17C]

Nice video - I have done plain cord Kumihimo and beaded Kumihimo ... always wondered how to do it with the larger beads in the center. AND you've just answered my questions. Thank you so much - I understood every bit of it. You did a great job explaining it to me.

[@sue7777]

This necklace is just too much fun!! Your color combos are beautiful and, yes, the mushroom beads are so cute they can cause giggles! I have had mushroom beads in my stash for quite some time wondering what to do with them--thanks for sharing this project. One more thought--I enjoy doing kumihimo until the end when the cords need to be cut--this action always gives me the "willies", and sometimes I postpone finishing the project for a day or two!!

[@josefagallo2735]

Very pretty. I liked. Thanks very much for shearing your wonderful work.

[@angietham798]

Absolutely amazing

[@jacquelinevandermeer]

So enormous sweet! Love it!! 😍

[@marystoddard9138]

What is a mushroom bead? Where can you get them? Michels, hobby lobby, Joann’s or order on line?

[@maureenhampden2443]

This very pretty. I shall try it as soon as I can find the mushroom beads.

[@name7495]

I was looking for mushroom beads for days. They called Miyuki drops. You're welcome

[@girijaswamy1038]

Thank you for the lovely, beautiful necklace and how to make it. I would like to know if I can useround beads since we have supplier for "Mushroom" beads, you are only in the UK and I am in Canada. Thank you and await your response.

[@marystoddard9138]

Very clear tutorial!❤️❤️

[@sherralieberry-majeski5972]

this is beautiful. I really want to buy some of those mushroom beads. I love all the pretty colors. I can’t find them anywhere. I didn’t see any on your pages.

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

I’m afraid this pattern is one we made several years ago and we no longer sell the mushroom beads

[@sherralieberry-majeski5972]

@@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV so sad to see this design retire. Do you still have the resources to buy these beads? Can you guide me?I have been looking for these for a long time. They are so pretty.

[@name7495]

They are called Miyuki drops. Good luck

[@hannekebb]

Very pretty, would you be able to post the colours you used for the green one please?

[@petrasalazar2725]

Quedaron bellas bendiciones❤

[@Luzangelicaolguin]

What a beautiful necklace!😍❤ can you please give us the length size of the thread you use for this project? I'm a beginner to this kind of projects 😉

[@marystoddard9138]

Your instructions turned a light bulb on as to how to add beads on the thread. Thank you.

[@margaretbarker2453]

Where do you buy these pretty colours in UK

[@TheArt4nails]

They look soo, soooo beautiful , did you sell kits ?

[@sarahclough4942]

Good morning, I love this design I’m looking for the mushroom beads I’ve looked on your online shop but to no avail please can I use normal 4mm pearls? Xx

[@HuskyMama1009]

I love this! I have to admit my anxiety went up when I saw you using the gel glue on the Bead On It Board -- they are pricey, LOL! Very lovely piece, keep up the great work and Greetings from Wisconsin USA!

[@debbiecobo653]

where are u getting the mushroom beads

[@mirandamirae]

will the zap gel work if you are using wire?

[@shirley4726]

Love this, thank-you for the great tutorial! :)

[@debbieburdette7407]

hello can someone please tell me how many of the mushroom beads to equal one inch wanting to try a different one want size to compare to Thanks

[@lindsaycooke5587]

Are the mushroom beads available as I have looked everywhere!

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

I think they may not be in production any more I’m afraid

[@lyndaibbotson4868]

I am having a terrible time with stringing these mushroom beads. The holes are not big enough for the string. I've tried the glue....it only makes the string thicker. I've tried tieing beading thread around the end of the string to pull the string through the hole. Some make it some break and some...well....forget it. I've spent hours on it to no avail. HELP I want to make my two kits, but HOW?

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Hiya! The trick to stringing the mushroom beads is to use a very sharp pair of scissors to cut your thread at an angle so that it has a pointed tip. Then stiffen the end of the thread with frayblock www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/product/fray-block-new/ which doesn’t make the thread thicker

[@lyndaibbotson4868]

Thank you for your reply....I did do those things and it didn't work. BUT....I will keep trying. I do love how these look.

[@lyndaibbotson4868]

I finally did it! So excited! Thank You!

[@mirandamirae]

here did you purchase the findings?

[@0mai]

May I ask where you got your amazing bead mat/tray?

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Hiya Omai you'll find them right here www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/product-category/silaba-crafts-beading-trays/

[@0mai]

Thanks SO much!

[@Lisa-um2wd]

How long does it take for an order to be shipped to the united state? And not many colors of mushroom beads to choose from. I wanted the colors u show in tutorial but its no available

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Hi Lisa, Orders tend to take around about 5 days to arrive in the USA. We are expecting the missing colours of mushroom beads to be shipped to us next week, so we hope to have them back in stock w/c the 16th October. Best wishes Juliet

[@Lisa-um2wd]

Spoilt Rotten Beads ty

[@cherylcollette7204]

Hi my name is Cheryl Collette where can I buy the mushroom beads

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Hi Cheryl, thank you for your email. I’m afraid we don’t stock that shape at Spoilt Rotten Beads any more - you might find them online at Etsy though?

[@Lisa-um2wd]

I cannot find mushroom beads on line. Ive searched everwhere. Do u know where i can get them?

[@SpoiltRottenBeadsTV]

Lisa Courville we have them here at Spoilt Rotten Beads www.spoiltrottenbeads.co.uk/product-category/mushroom-beads/

[@Lisa-um2wd]

Ty

[@angedplopez]

Joanne or Michael craft stores

[@seshat28]

Are you not selling them anymore? I do not see them in your online shop.

[@linda31m]

wonderfull i love it.....

[@AtieKuijten]

Love your colors. But such a waist to make a knot and then cut it. I make a loop at the middle and use a piece of yarn of no value . So I have a nice start without cutting. I will make this one but with a braid at the begin and the end. This is to simple in my opinion.