Easy Kumihimo For The Beginner Part I

[@fosterdogmom212]

Liz, you truly do make it easy! This is a superb tutorial for beginners. I really appreciate the clear instructions, as well as the tips about how to figure out where to resume if I drop my disk, and how to mark my place, when I have to put the Kumihimo down for a while. You have a very personable style, and video quality is excellent. Thank you! I look forward to watching your other tutorials.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+Foster Dog Mom Thank you so much for watching and for your kind feedback. I really appreciate you taking the time to let me know that.

[@olgabond5877]

Thank you. It’s so therapeutic! ❤

[@jamestinning651]

yahoo! that's fun. I made a disc out of pine with an edge made of a strip of yoga mat. It works great! Thank you for the excellent video.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

That's very creative.

[@betsygreen9956]

Thank you! You made everything so simple and clear . You did an excellent job explaining it. Now I am more confident to try it. Thanks!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Yay...thanks! ❤

[@carolearnest614]

Liz thank you you've made this very easy to understand. I've had a little brain damage from an illness and I've had trouble understanding what other people are telling me to do with this. But you have made it very easy to understand thank you

[@makingiteasywithliz]

I'm so happy I could help. Cheers

[@Randy2747]

I too have been making Paracord bracelets for months and decided to try kumihimo. I just wanted to say thank you so much for making this awesome, helpful video!! I just took a break from making my first humikimo necklace for my girlfriend,its coming along great because you, and your very normative video :)

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Wow Randy, thank you so much. Ah, I'm touched.

[@alonsomightbemissing]

Thank you for this video!❤️ It was very helpful for me, and for others! The bracelet is very interesting to make!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

I'm so glad!

[@leticiagarcia2159]

You can even make the famously houndstooth pattern.

[@veronicatampus5461]

Thanks for this tutorial. I haven’t done this Kumihimo jewelry making but you’ve inspired me to try it. You’ve explained it so well and you took time to show us how to do it. Thanks so much and God bless.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

You’re welcome 😊

[@rosavasquez7406]

Wow you explain it to where it's easy to understand. Thank you 😁👍

[@eloisekinder855]

This seems to have been quite an older post, but nevertheless, kumihimo is timeless. I just want to say that you are an excellent teacher. The simplest concept can be difficult to understand if not presented in a certain way. I absolutely LOVE kumihimo. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@Vernellaful]

Fantastic video with great tips for beginners...can't wait to start thank you

[@aleksandramaskolaityte9186]

Hi 🙂 i m so glad that i find yours videos !and THANKS TO YOU i start to make my own hand made jewelry 🙂🙏❤ you gave me a courage. BIG THANK YOU !!🙂

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Wonderful!

[@BubsyMupsy]

Wonderful explanation! Thank you so much! ❤🍀🌞

[@mmecharlotte]

Thanks to you I just learned a new skill, thank you so much for your clear and helpful video! Subscribed!

[@isabelgallo7314]

THANKS SO MUCH FOR SHEARING THE VIDEO. YOU HAVE DONE A VERY GOOD JOB AND VERY CLEAR EXPLICATION. I LIKED!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+ISABEL GALLO Thank you so much Isabel for watching and for your kind comment.

[@karanr.quintero7200]

Thank you Liz for this great video. I had taken a class with a guest teacher through my local jewelry guild. Thought I had the technique down well, but multiple times proved I was doing it wrong. Love the fact that I can review and stop the kumihimo video whenever for as many times as I need to learn and identify where I am making mistakes. You are officially a favorite and duly subscribed too!!........;-}

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Karan R. Quintero Thank you so much Karan! I am so thankful for your support and kindness.

[@shaztomkins3361]

Bravissimo!!! just got my first disk and now so excited to get started, and already thinking of all the stuff in my multi-crafting stash that i'll be using, inspiration soaring! many many thanks!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you so much. Check out my other videos on how to use beads...you're going to love it.

[@polarexpress_fr]

Great tutorial! It was very easy for me to follow your video! Thank you so much.

[@anniegarcia7716]

Love this way of making jewerly, I had never seen this before, you give good instructions, tys

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Annie Garcia It's definitely addicting Annie. Thanks so much for watching.

[@barbaracrawford3712]

Great tutorial..... i have watched this video and your other videos as well, and i just love them, very informative....thankyou

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you so much, Barbara for your kind words and support. You definitely made my day.

[@ladytess57]

you teach thank you unlike some vids on here like beadsmith. thanks again.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+ladytess57 I really appreciate that ladytess57. Thank you for watching.

[@angiedj62]

I've been making paracord survival bracelets for 8 months and for some reason I've taken an interest in the Kumihimo braiding. Tonight I will make my first Kumihimo bracelet with paracord. You said we could use anything and I have tons of paracord. This will be done with the small cord. Wish me luck!!!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

That will be really interesting to see the finished piece. It will be very thick. Sounds like fun and I love experimenting. Post a pic on my facebook page. facebook.com/makingiteasywithliz

[@wwhiting007]

I see there is 27 people that can't do not me i like your work my wife did her first turned out very good i followed your direction but made a keychain. Thanks for your help.

[@rubyhalverson4058]

what the!.......... wow!!!!! your bracelet is gorgeous!!!!!!!

[@patriciaayinde589]

Thank you Liz for your tutorial video. Your explanations are so clear and easy to understand. I will attempt making a Kumihimo bracelet. Wishing you a very prosperous happy new year.

[@geraldinebecher7702]

I bought my first one at the Dollar Tree. I use my cords for necklaces. Then I bought the Cool Maker. Works pretty well for bracelets. But nothing beats doing it by hand.

[@marylouwilks4545]

I just started this and you made it look so easy. Thank you for your ideas👍

[@lyndaorton1349]

Thank you, I was given a kumihimo kit a few years ago, and have not been able to follow the instructions, after watching you video just now, I have made my first bracelet, I just need to see how to end it off. Thank you

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you Lynda. I have a video on how to finish it off too.

[@bhumikadesai7879]

Hey its truely easy with you Stay blessed

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you so much ❤

[@debbiem1556]

thank you i can now kumi!!! i bought a big kumi kit on ebay got it home and couldnt figure out the directions im not very crafty i watched a few videos and still something wasnt clicking i watched your video and was doing it in minutes thanks

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Debbie Maloney Fabulous Debbie! That really makes my day. Thank you.

[@Lillymae-gq4oe]

This instruction tutorial is brilliant thanks so much, do you have one that has beads on the threads.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you so much. Check out my Kumihimo Playlist.

[@rocky2u2]

Nice easy demo for this 73yr old just starting out.

[@dolphinsandsunsets]

this is the best tutorial. thanks so much! i am researching Kumihimo weaving for my own Mizuho string from Kimi No Na Wa. this is the most helpful.

[@margaretj0309]

Excellent information and instructions

[@sc9361]

Thank you! I ordered my first Kumihimo disc and I can't wait to receive it to try your technique:-)

[@Mylifewithtrees]

Very well explained thank u,..😀

[@ckon40]

Hi Liz, Thank you so much for your great tutorials. You have the best projects. The necklace you are wearing is beautiful. Will you be doing a tutorial on it, please? Take care.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

C S Hi and thanks so much for watching and your kind words. I do plan on doing a metalwork series for purchase that will include this necklace in the future.

[@debimorgan2128]

great instructions very helpful!

[@t2mplecat]

great video Liz. i've already started my first one. i can't find the clasps you use. what are they called please?

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you so much. They are called glue-in toggle clasp.

[@424Bobcat]

Excellent tutorial! Thank you!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+424Bobcat Thank you so much for watching!

[@nancyconnerclarkcoxwell1849]

very clear instructions! thank you

[@SailingNomad17]

Thank you! Great video 😇

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you, Amanda.

[@raquelduran4046]

Thank you for a great tutorial. I was having a bit of an issue when it came to securing the cord in the bobbins. I used my rotating leather hole puncher, set it on the largest hole and punched a hole on the flat side of the bobbin. I put the cord through the hole from the inside then secured the cord with tape on the outside. Now I don’t have to cut long strands to secure the cord in place.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Brilliant!

[@KalektiveFlairDesigns]

the silver wire ring your wearing did you make this? if so do you have a video tutorial on it?

[@makingiteasywithliz]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/noXHpp6ZpKiho7M That ring in the video I made in sterling over a copper band. It was an experiment and I don't have that technique in a video but the link above shows how to make the ring.

[@sheriemcclelland8014]

i saw a kit on ebay that sells all the things you need for making and creating necklaces bracelets and so on i was wondering if you can recommend the least expensive place to get the supplies to do this i would need everything ..thanks for this tutorial i am sure i am going to rewatch this a number of times cant wait to get going

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Hi Sherie, Thank you so much for watching and I'm so happy you find my little video helpful. As far as the supplies, what are you looking for...rattail as in the video or the cord to bead and Kumihimo? I am working on my website and will be selling Kumihimo supplies. Email me what you need and I may have it and could ship it to you now. I have lots of rattail in many colors, bobbins, and discs. [e-mail]

[@sheriemcclelland8014]

i have nothing and also have been watching vids to learn i am on ssi so i thought about getting this kit from ebay from seller gwessell they have a huge online store for kumihimo ...dropping that kind of money is crazy for me..maybe u can check his store out compare i guess ..and since you are setting up to sell .keep me in mind i have just an understanding but no experience but have to say in the last mo i started trying to make jewelry and i have the basic knowledge....no not the skill yet headpins are still some what an issue could be the tools and material i am working with..anyway a starter kit and the immediate tools i would need would be good i liked the square but want to do all ..thanks for answering my comment..i have to be careful though i have gotten a bit obsessed with this jewelry making and purchased a lot of findings on ebay..but haven't done much with it..I saw kumihimo and wished i had started this first verses traditional costume jewelry making. i also saw a vid on crocheting jewelry and liked this also..you kind of skip on jump rings clasps head pins and so on lol again thanks

[@l.ponce1960]

Sherie Mcclelland --www.beadkraft.com has it ---this store is real cheap if you live in New York.. I love buying the seed beads $8.00 -1 pound of any color bead you like. The transparent are 12-for 1 dozen. It's locate on 30th and Broadway in manhattan

[@terrilynch7845]

lourdes ponce BeadKraft sells online now.

[@kololikate]

The video is really interesting and I have made a great start. I have looked for the T bar clasps on ebay but cannot find them. Any sugestions. Kath @@makingiteasywithliz

[@SoftFlexCompany]

Lots of great tips. Great video!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Soft Flex Company Thank you.

[@cinziaderrico9812]

Soft Flex Company ii

[@AnnMitt]

wow, thank you so much for the excellent video!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+Anne S. You are so welcome Anne and thank you for watching.

[@kiyorakimonorental5626]

WOW, that's a very clear instructions! Thanks so much. :D I need this to make an obijime for kimono, and this is really fun too! :D

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you Agnes. I appreciate your individual feedback.

[@amnaj8210]

Thank you ! That was helpful !

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+Amin Ori You are so welcome Amin and thank you for watching

[@EasyMeWorld]

Wow. Great tutorial. I will have to give this a try. You made it so easy to understand. Love it!! :)

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[@HannouAly]

Thanks thanks thanks thanks that's really helpful ❤️❤️❤️🙏

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Nicole Ali Thank you for watching...so happy you liked it.

[@ushanga]

Hello Liz good work! Tell me how do you decide on the thickness of the work you want to carry out? Thanx

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+Jr rwighemera Well, I know from experience with using the different cords what I will get with 8 warps. Usually when I'm thinking of using something different, I will do a small sample first. Don't forget to stretch it a bit as this thins it out too. Thanks so much for watching.

[@IRISHSTREETTATTOOBARRY]

Thanks for the video. Very informative. I am making a necklace and need to know how long cord to start with.(3X).

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Irishstreettattoo Barry Thank you for watching. Yes 3x your finished LENGTH is a safe amount. Rat tail is cheap enough to waste a bit, but useless if you run out.

[@jeffreyjapnjew6889]

Hi I know you posted this a long time ago so not sure if u'll get my response. Thx, great tutuorial. I have a q. though: I bought the beginn. kumihimo set kit and I wanted to make two shoelaces. The ind. threads r about 10 feet in length, which is (based on the 2.5X rule) about the right l. for a shoelace. But they only give u 4 cords in the kit, so I thought i would try and make a braid with 2 cords (twice) for two shoelaces. Is it possible for one to braid with just the two lengths and then at 31/32 and 16/15 positions (on the disc)? If so how do you rotate? I tried and it didn't seem to work, Thx, Jeff

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you for watching. I'm really sorry that I don't have an answer for you. It's been many years since I did kumihimo, and I have forgotten more than know. Did you Google "how to kumihimo a pair of shoe laces"? I hope you find a solution.

[@jeffreyjapnjew6889]

thx for your reply Liz- srry for delay response- working on it lol

[@joannhalverson3733]

Would embroidery floss be big enough to use or should I use yarn?

[@mistikalnawe]

awesome tutorial!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@amberhedglin]

So I'll have to hold the disk in my left hand and use the right hand to move the string.

[@jrushanga8730]

Hello again, can I reiterate my query... -how do you think the bracelet or necklace can be stretch, I am thinking for men rather than using findings at the ends? Thank you -how do you decide on the thickness of the work you want to carry out? Thank you

[@cynamonb7985]

Where will I get the starters kit from?

[@lurrud4061]

Подскажите ссылку на эти пластиковые бобины!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Вы можете заказать на Amazon? Вы ищете "Bob-eez"

[@albaluciapinedadiaz8338]

Genial gracias por compartir, excelente el vídeo, disculpa un vídeo de cómo colocar y tejer por medio de patrones o esquema con 8 _ 16 hilos ? Saludos desde Colombia un abrazo

[@LeslieNikulka]

Very cool! This is the first I've heard of Kumihimo. The word sounds Japanese, is that right? Thanks for furthering my 'edumacation'. ;) Oh, and your necklace and earrings are absolutely gorgeous! I'm very intrigued by the finish. Would you consider a video on how to do the finish? (that is, if it's one of your pieces) :)

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Thank you Leslie for watching. Oh Kumihimo is addicting and yes it is Japanese. I suggest you start with this video and part II to get the technique down. Next go to the beaded Kumihimo vids. After that you will be able to do any of my videos that are "experienced" and "advanced". Yes, I did make my necklace and earrings. These will be in a metal series that you will be able to purchase.

[@christinemaddison1425]

Hi. Im just beginning to do kumihimo. Can i ask if there is a way to keep the thread tension consistant. Thank you

[@makingiteasywithliz]

I just continually pull and adjust as I go. With practice you will see what works for you. Thanks for watching.

[@christinemaddison1425]

Thank you, at the moment im practicing with wool, then i'll move on to the silks x

[@putunadyaiswaridewi3107]

after i watched kimi no na wa movie, i really want to make this >

[@applesmith9137]

A Yak Sameeeee So I may or may not have impulse bought a kit. You never know when you'll need to give it to your body-swapped soul mate.

[@dolphinsandsunsets]

hey me too!

[@drholistic8130]

omg same!

[@amberhedglin]

If I were to make a necklace I would use all the stuff that you used. But I'm a beginner at Kumihimo bracelets.

[@LetsGoSewwithJoanneBanko]

Can you use yarn or does the cord need to be stretch free? TIA

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Try it and see what you think.

[@marlenekeshvari6477]

I just sent a comment but it did not post?? Anyway I am wasting too much thread ....using the formula on line for a 7 or 7 1/2 bracelet...?mwhat do I do with the extra threads? Can they be used in any way ..I am just starting Humihimo ...3 bracelets made with only your videos fir help! Thanks!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Marlene Keshvari Hi Marlene. I know the general measurement is 3x your desired length. What you can do is take notes on how much you end up wasting and subtract that from the total length to use. You can use the extra length for bracelets, etc. (not Kumihimo). How much extra are you ending up with? Don't forget that you need a little extra for tying them all together.

[@mariakorps7835]

Whete can.i get these bobbins,,,?

[@delipanduro9585]

Me gusta como enseña.!!!

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Deli Panduro Gracias, Deli

[@ushanga]

Sorry I forgot, how to you think the bracelet or necklace can be stretch, I am thinking for men rather than using findings at the ends? Thank you

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+Jr rwighemera Hi and thanks for watching. I'm a bit confused as to what you are asking me.

[@jrushanga8730]

Sorry Liz, My question was; how to render the necklace or bracelet stretch in order to slip it on without incorporating locks, findings or ties at the end. Thanks

[@makingiteasywithliz]

+Jr ushanga Thanks for clarifying that, and I'm assuming you want it as one continuous circle to be slipped over the head? If so, I have no idea how to accomplish that but I will look into it.

[@faithdodd7463]

I never seem to find pendent to fit my cord. I haven't even found a bail to fit. Any suggest?

[@makingiteasywithliz]

Hi Faith There are pendant glides made to fit around the cord with a loop to attach your pendant in 6mm and 8mm. I will look into carrying them on my website www.makingiteasywithliz.com Do check out my website for supplies. Thanks so much for watching.

[@sallypaluh3598]

ok I must have missed it but how do you figure the length of cord please

[@ZippedUpKitz]

If you want a 6 inch bracelet, that the number 6 and multiply it by 3... so that is 18 inches of cord.... well, you need a little extra cord length to be able to tie your knots off... so, after you get the length of the cord for the finished bracelet length, add about 8x12 inches of cord length to each cord... that way you have enough to tie everything off! I ALWAYS add at least a foot of length just in case I need more!

[@amberhedglin]

I couldn't handle working with all that stuff on the strings, I rather use my fingers on my left hand to hold the bracelet like the women from Csldesigns does I couldn't handle it with the weight and the bobbins especially for a bracelet.

[@amberhedglin]

The only bad thing is I'm right handed.

[@makingiteasywithliz]

So am I...why is that a bad thing? It doesn't matter what direction you go in, left or right, just be sure to be consistent

[@leilaouarabi9233]

Please abonnés

[@cynamonb7985]

Where will I get the starters kit from?

[@makingiteasywithliz]

I sell everything on my website www.makingiteasywithliz.com