I'm having way too much fun with my Kumihimo disk, I've been making braids out of all kinds of materials and beads, here are a couple pieces that ended up as finished jewelry.
The first piece uses fabric from my stash and some metallic round cord in a flat braid. This flat braid is fast becoming a favorite, the channel down the center created by varying the cord sizes is a great place for beads or other shiny stuff. I like the rustic look of torn fabric strips, I think it goes well with the clay focal.
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This is C-Lon cord and beads. The large wooden beads are worked into the "rungs" of a ladder braid, the excess cord is braided into a long fringed tail that can be worn in front or behind. Two strands, lavender and apricot, of size 6 seed beads and spiral knotted cord are woven thru the braid. The bail is folded micro macrame, another technique I've been playing with.
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I just got my Kumihimo disc recently and haven't gotten to play/practice with it. I really like your rustic braid with the clay focal. Is it the basic braid? Your pieces look great.
ReplyDeleteIt's what Jacqui Carey calls a "rounded flat braid", I highly recommend her books. I started out with "Japanese Braiding: The Art of Kumhimo" (spiral bound).
ReplyDeleteLove this mixed media piece. Very different.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Kat. So much variety of texture, such a treat for the eyes!
ReplyDeleteI admire your work - so very talented and diverse. You are a true artist.
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