new arrivals august 5, 2011 kumihimo accessories … · allows bead stores to spool down &...

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Create a widevariety of braidednecklaces, braceletsand so much more!

KD600

KD602

KD601

KUMI-KIT1

Bob-EEZ - No-tangle Thread BobbinsThree Sizes to Choose From!Allows bead stores to spool down & repackage large spools of threadinto smaller retail-friendly put-ups. Has a patented, protective lockingfeature which prevents threads from unraveling. Stackable and madefrom soft plastic. Bob-EEZ are also great for macramé! Use multiplebobbins to secure loose ends as you work.

Kumihimo Braiding Kit for BeginnersKit includes the following items:• Kumihimo braiding disk (KD600) with instructions and project ideas

• ZAP Jewelry Gel (ZAP10)

• 8 Bob-EEZ No-Tangle Thread Bobbins (2.5" diameter, BOB3-R)

• Kumihimo accessories (silver color, KUMA06SP)1 Toggle clasp2 Jump rings2 End caps1 Pendant slide

• Rattail™ Kumihimo Braid Color Mix (mix selection may vary)3 yards x 4 strands of 2mm cord. (enough to create an 18" braid)

BOB3 BOB4BOB1

New Arrivals August 5, 2011

Kumihimo Accessories

Item # Description QtyBOB1-R Bobbin - 1-1/17" dia. - 3/8" Hole Bag/8BOB3-R Bobbin - 2-1/2" dia. - 3/4" Hole Bag/8BOB4-R Bobbin - 3-1/2" dia. - 3/4" Hole Bag/4

Item # Description QtyKUMI-KIT1 BeadSmith Kumihimo Starter Kit Each

Item # Description QtytBOB1 Bobbin - 1-1/17" dia. - 3/8" Hole Bag/100BOB3 Bobbin - 2-1/2" dia. - 3/4" Hole Bag/50BOB4 Bobbin - 3-1/2" dia. - 3/4" Hole Bag/25

Bobbins

Retail-Ready, Bobbins

Kumihimo Plate, Disk and Mini DiskNow with English Instructions and Project Ideas!Discover the ancient art of braiding cords, otherwise known asKumihimo in Japanese.

Choose from Kumihimo Mini Disk, Disk or Plate starter kits: The Kumihimo Disk (KD600) is 6" in diameter & made of 3/8" densefoam. The disk creates a rounded braid.

The Kumihimo Plate (KD601) measures 5.5" x 5.5" & is also made of3/8" dense foam. The plate produces a round or flat braid.

The Kumihimo Mini Disk (KD602 & KD603) is 4-1/4" in diameter andmade of 3/8" dense foam. The disk creates a rounded braid.

With the Kumihimo Disk and Plate, you’ll be able to create beautifulbraiding projects quickly! Both tools are sturdy & will hold the threadsfirmly as you braid. Because they are portable, you can easily take yourprojects almost anywhere.

Item # Description QtyKD600 Round Disk with English Instructions EachKD601 Square Plate with English Instructions EachKD602 Round Mini Disk w/English Instructions EachItem # Description QtyKD603 Round Mini Disks - Bulk Packaging Box/20

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Size 77 YARDS

Length 1 CARD TUBE OF 4

Avocado - AV

Black - BK

Blue - BL

Blush - BLSH

Brown - BR

Bright Coral - BRC

Bronze - BZ

Capri Blue - CB

Carolina Blue - CLB

Cocoa - CO

Copper - COP

Cream - CR

Coral Pink - CRP

Chartreuse - CT

Dark Red - DRD

Dark Teal - DTE

Evergreen - EG

Gold - GO

Green - GR

Grey - GY

Golden Yellow - GYL

Khaki - KH

Lavender - LA

Dark Lavender - LADK

Light Brown - LBR

Light Copper - LC

Light Gold - LG

Light Grey - LGY

Light Khaki - LK

Light Orchid - LORC

Light Peach - LP

Light Pink - LPI

Spools - Available Sizes! (use #'s below to order)

S-Lon Heavy Twist Bead/Mac CordIdeal for stringing, bead crochet & micro-macramé jewelry! Super-lon isan extra-heavy #18 twisted nylon multi-filament cord. If you like Conso®

and Mastex® cords, you’ll love our bead/mac cord... more colors, betterpricing! We currently have over 60 beautiful, vibrant colors available, withmore colors on the way! Each spool contains approximately 77 yds. of cord.

Brown - BR Bright Coral - BRC Bronze - BZ Capri Blue - CB

Avocado - AV Black - BK Blue - BL Blush - BLSH

Carolina Blue - CLB Cocoa - CO Copper - COP Cream - CR

Coral Pink - CRP Chartreuse - CT Dark Red - DRD Dark Teal - DTE

Evergreen - EG Gold - GO Green - GR Grey - GY

Golden Yellow - GYL Khaki - KH Lavender - LA Dk. Lavender - LADK

Light Brown - LBR Light Copper - LC Light Gold - LG Light Grey - LGY

Light Khaki - LK Lt. Orchid - LORC Light Peach - LP Light Pink - LPI

Stringing Materials (continued)

Choose from retail-ready card,spools in tubes of 4, or a box of 72!

Code DescriptiontSLBC- + color S-Lon Bead Cord, 77 yds. - Tube of 4Item # DescriptionSLBC- + color + -R S-Lon 77 yds. - Retail-Ready, 1 Card


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Choose from retail-ready card,spools in tubes of 4, or a box of 72!

Orange - OR Orchid - ORC Peridot - PER Pink - PI

Montana - MT Navy - NA Natural - NAT Olive - OL

Med. Brown - MBR Med. Purple - MDP Magenta - MG Marigold - MGL

Plum - PL Pastel Mint Green - PMG Purple - PU Pumpkin - PUM

Pale Yellow - PY Rose - RO Rust - RU Sand - SA

Sky Blue - SB Sienna - SI Silver - SLV Shanghai Red - SR

Sunlight - SUN Teal - TE Turquoise - TQ Violet - VI

Vintage Jade - VJD Wineberry - WB White - WH Wine - WI

Winette - WNT

Size 77 YARDS

Length 1 CARD TUBE OF 4

Medium Brown - MBR

Medium Purple - MDP

Magenta - MG

Marigold - MGL

Montana - MT

Navy - NA

Natural - NAT

Olive - OL

Orange - OR

Orchid - ORC

Peridot - PER

Pink - PI

Plum - PL

Pastel Mint Green - PMG

Purple - PU

Pumpkin - PUM

Pale Yellow - PY

Rose - RO

Rust - RU

Sand - SA

Sky Blue - SB

Sienna - SI

Silver - SLV

Shanghai Red - SR

Sunlight - SUN

Teal - TE

Turquoise - TQ

Violet - VI

Vintage Jade - VJD

Wineberry - WB

White - WH

Wine - WI

Winette - WNT

Spools (continued) - Available Sizes! (use #'s below to order)

Code DescriptionSLBC- + color S-Lon Bead Cord, 77 yds. - Tube of 4Item # DescriptionSLBC- + color + -R S-Lon 77 yds. - Retail-Ready, 1 Card

S-Lon Heavy Twist Bead/Mac Cord (continued)Ideal for stringing, bead crochet & micro-macramé jewelry! Super-lon isan extra-heavy #18 twisted nylon multi-filament cord. If you like Conso®

and Mastex® cords, you’ll love our bead/mac cord... more colors, betterpricing! We currently have over 60 beautiful, vibrant colors available, withmore colors on the way! Each spool contains approximately 77 yds. of cord.

String Materials (continued)

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Size 77 YARDS

Basic Mix - MIX1

Primary Mix - MIX2

Lights Mix - MIX3

Pastel Mix - MIX4

Neutral Mix - MIX5

Darks Mix - MIX6

Brights Mix - MIX7

Size 77 YARDS

Lilac Mix- MIX101

Blue Tones Mix- MIX102

Evergreen Mix- MIX103

Wheatberry Mix- MIX104

Earth Tones Mix- MIX107

Serenity Mix- MIX108

Apparition Mix- MIX112

Pebblestone Mix- MIX113

Honey Butter Mix- MIX122

Chino Mix- MIX160

Warm Neutrals Mix- MIX161

Cool Neutrals Mix- MIX162

Spool Mixes - Available Sizes! (use #'s below to order)Code DescriptiontSLBC- + color S-Lon Bead Cord Mixes, 77 yards - 4 Spools

Spool Samplers - Available Sizes! (use #'s below to order)Code DescriptionSLBC- + color S-Lon Bead Cord Mixes, 77 yds. - 12 pc. mix

Card Mixes - Available Sizes! (use #'s below to order)Code DescriptionSLBC- + color S-Lon Bead Cord Mixes, 77 yards - 4 Spools

Super-Lon MixesWe’ve created 11 mixes to help your retail sales. Sold in retail-friendlytubes of 4 spools, and as 12 piece mixes.

Size 77 YARDS

Winter Mix - MIX20

Spring Mix - MIX30

Summer Mix - MIX40

Fall Mix- MIX50

Spools

Winter MixMIX20

Spring MixMIX30

Summer MixMIX40

Fall MixMIX50

BasicMIX1

PrimaryMIX2

LightsMIX3

PastelsMIX4

NeutralMIX5

DarksMIX6

BrightsMIX7

Blue Tones Mix - MIX102Lilac Mix - MIX101

Wheatberry Mix - MIX104Evergreen Mix - MIX103

Serenity Mix - MIX108Earth Tones - MIX107

Pebblestone Mix - MIX13Apparition Mix - MIX112

Chino Mix - MIX160Honey Butter Mix - MIX122

Cool Neutrals Mix - MIX162Warm Neutrals Mix - MIX161

Choose from retail-readycard mixes, spool mixes intubes of 4, or a 12 piece

sampler mix!

Spool Mixes

Spool Samplers



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Antique Gold - AGO Avocado - AV Black - BK Bright Multi - BM

Camel - CA Coffee - CO Dark Green - DG Dark Grey - DGY

Dark Olive - DO Earth Tone Multi - EA Emerald - EM Gallant Blue - GB

Gold - GO Ivory - IV Lavender - LA Light Blue - LB

Light Beige - LBG Light Pink - LP Luggage - LU Maize - MAI

Mauve - MAU Med. Brown - MB Mint - MI Navy - NA

Pastel - PA Peach - PEA Plum - PL Purple - PU

Royal Blue - RB Red - RD Rust - RU Silver - SI

Shocking Pink - SP Tan - TA Teal - TE Turquoise - TU

Williamsburg Blue - WB White - WH White/Silver - WHS Wine - WI

Apple Green - AG

Rattail™Made in the USA, Rattail™ is a satin cord which comes in many colors &knots well. Use with large beads & Chinese knotting techniques. Availablein 1mm (70 yards per spool) and 2 & 3mm (144 yards per spool).

2mm

3mm

1mm

Length 70 YARDS 144 YARDSDiameter 1 MM 2 MM 3 MMApple Green - AG

Antique Gold - AGO

Avocado - AV

Black - BK

Camel - CA

Coffee - CO

Dark Green - DG

Dark Grey - DGY

Dark Olive - DO

Emerald - EM

Gallant Blue - GB

Gold - GO

Ivory - IV

Lavender - LA

Light Blue - LB

Light Beige - LBG

Light Pink - LP

Luggage - LU

Maize - MAI

Mauve - MAU

Medium Brown - MB

Mint - MI

Navy - NA

Peach - PEA

Plum - PL

Purple - PU

Royal Blue - RB

Red - RE

Rust - RU

Silver - SI

Shocking Pink - SP

Tan - TA

Teal - TE

Turquoise - TU

Williamsburg Blue - WB

White - WH

Wine - WI

Length 144 YARDSDiameter 2 MM 3 MM

Bright Multi-Color - BM

Earth Tone Multi-Color - EAPastel - PA

Spools - Available Sizes! (use #'s below to order)


Length/Diameter 144 YDS/3MM

White/Silver - WHS

Code DescriptionRT + color + 0 Rattail, 1mm - 70 Yards - Size #0RT + color + 1 Rattail, 2mm - 144 Yards - Size #1RT + color + 2 Rattail, 3mm - 144 Yards - Size #2

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Stringing Materials (continued)Retail-Ready Rattail™Made in the USA, Rattail™ is a satin cord which comes in many colorsand knots well. Use with large beads and Chinese knotting techniques.Available in 1, 2, & 3mm Solid Colors (6 yards).

Hangtags - Available Sizes! (use #'s below to order)

Length 6 YARDS

Diameter 1 MM 2 MM 3 MM

Apple Green - AG

Antique Gold - AGO

Black - BK

Camel - CA

Coffee - CO

Dark Green - DG

Dark Grey - DGY

Dark Olive - DO

Emerald - EM

Gallant Blue - GB

Gold - GO

Ivory - IV

Lavender - LA

Luggage - LU

Mauve - MAU

Medium Brown - MB

Mint - MI

Navy - NA

Peach - PEA

Plum - PL

Purple - PU

Royal Blue - RB

Red - RE

Silver - SI

Tan - TA

Teal - TE

Turquoise - TU

Williamsburg Blue - WB

White - WH

Wine - WI

Code DescriptionRT + color + 0-R Rattail, 1mm - 6 Yards - Size #0RT + color + 1-R Rattail, 2mm - 6 Yards - Size #1RT + color + 2-R Rattail, 3mm - 6 Yards - Size #2

Apple Green - AG Antique Gold - AGO Black - BK Camel - CA

Coffee - CO Dark Green - DG Dark Grey - DGY Dark Olive - DO

Emerald - EM Gallant Blue - GB Gold - GO Ivory - IV

Lavender - LA Luggage - LU Mauve - MAU Med. Brown - MB

Mint - MI Navy - NA Peach - PEA Plum - PL

Purple - PU Royal Blue - RB Red - RD Silver - SI

Tan - TA Teal - TE Turquoise - TU Williamsburg Blue - WB

White - WH Wine - WI

Solid Colors - 6 yards

6 Yards

2mm

3mm

1mm


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12 Yards

Retail-Ready Rattail™ MixesMade in the USA, Rattail™ is a satin cord which comes in many colorsand knots well. Use with large beads and Chinese knotting techniques.Available in 1, 2, & 3mm Mixes 12 yards (3 yards x 4 strands).

Length 12 YARDS

Diameter 1 MM 2 MM 3 MM

Lilac Mix - 01

Blue Tones Mix - 02

Evergreen Mix - 03

Wheatberry Mix - 04

EarthTones Mix - 07

Serenity Mix - 08

Apparition Mix - 12

Pebblestone Mix - 13

Honey Butter Mix - 22

Chino Mix - 60

Warm Neutrals Mix - 61

Cool Neutrals Mix - 62

Hangtags - Available Sizes! (use #'s below to order)

Code DescriptionRTMIX + color # + 0-R Rattail, 1mm - 12 Yards - Size #0RTMIX + color # + 1-R Rattail, 2mm - 12 Yards - Size #1RTMIX + color # + 2-R Rattail, 3mm - 12 Yards - Size #2

Lilac - 01 Blue Tones - 02 Evergreen - 03 Wheatberry - 04

EarthTones - 07 Serenity - 08 Apparition - 12 Pebblestone - 13

Honey Butter - 22 Chino - 60 Warm Neutrals - 61 Cool Neutrals - 62

Mixes - 12 yards (3 yards x 4 strands)

2mm

3mm

1mm

Length 25 YARDCARD

Copper - COP

Gold - GLD

Sapphire - SAP

Silver - SIL

Turquoise - TQ

On the Surface Metallic Embellishment Thread A really strong metallic thread with a polyester core, 2-ply available in 23colors.This thread is ideal for use whenever the thread may show.Suitable for beading, bead knitting, bead crochet, macramé, knotting,tamari balls, weaving, cord making & surface embellishment. We also haveCopper on an 100 yard spool.

Code DescriptiontOTS25 + color On the Surface Thread, 25 Yd. Cards

Sapphire - SAPCopper - COP Gold - GLD

Silver - SIL Turquoise - TQ

Diameter 3MM 4MM 6MM 8MM Assort. Pack3, 4, 6 & 8mm

Copper Color - CP

Gold Color - GP

Silver Color - SP

Kumihimo Bullets - Available Sizes! (use #'s below to order)

Code DescriptiontKUMA0 + size + color # Retail-Ready Kumihimo Bullet PackKUMASET- + color # Retail-Ready Kumihimo Assort. Bullet Pack

Item # Description Ship Method QtyZAP10 .10 fl. oz. tube (3 gms) - Ground Only Each

Zap GelGreat for filling gaps. The extra thick consistency of Zap Gel keeps itfrom dripping or running. Cures in 15 seconds. The tube comes witha long tapered tip allowing precise application. Jewelry makers like thehigh strength and the ability to apply just the right amount.

ZAP10

For surfaces such as…

Ceramics

Fabric

Gems

Glitter

Glass

Leathe

r

Metal

Plastic

Rubb

er

Rhinestone

s

Sequ

ins

Stone

s

Sued

e

Vinyl

Yarn

Woo

d

• Great For...Metal, Leather,Porcelian, Wood,Plastic, and Rubber

• Secure Claspsto Cordage

• Recommended forKumihimo Findings

Silver Color - SPCopper Color - CP Gold Color - GP

Adhesive

Kumihimo Findings


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4mm Bullet End Capwith Toggle Set, Jump Rings, and Pendant Slide.




Sets include everythingyou need to finish yourkumihimo project.• End Caps• Toggle Set• Pendant Slide• Jump Rings

Kumihimo Bullet Finding SetsAvailable as individual sets for 3, 4, 6, and 8mmor Assortment Bullet Pack including all sizes (3, 4, 6, and 8mm)Available Colors: Copper, Gold or Silver Color.


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Copper Color - BulletECA03CP

3mm - Bag of 36

Gold Color - BulletECA03GP

3mm - Bag of 36

Silver Color - BulletECA03SP

3mm - Bag of 36


4mm - Bag of 36


4mm - Bag of 36


4mm - Bag of 36


6mm - Bag of 36


6mm - Bag of 36


6mm - Bag of 36


8mm - Bag of 36


8mm - Bag of 36


8mm - Bag of 36

Bullet End CapsBase Metal

Diameter 3MM 4MM 6MM 8MM Assort. Pack3, 4, 6 & 8mm

Copper Color - CP

Gold Color - GP

Silver Color - SP

Kumihimo Barrels - Available Sizes! (use #'s below to order)

Code DescriptiontKUMB0 + size + color # Retail-Ready Kumihimo Barrel PackKUMBSET- + color # Retail-Ready Kumihimo Assort. Barrel Pack

Silver Color - SPCopper Color - CP Gold Color - GP

Kumihimo Findings

4mm Barrel End Capwith Toggle Set, Jump Rings, and Pendant Slide.




Sets include everythingyou need to finish yourkumihimo project.• End Caps• Toggle Set• Pendant Slide• Jump Rings

Kumihimo Barrel Finding SetsAvailable as individual sets for 3, 4, 6, and 8mmor Assortment Bullet Pack including all sizes (3, 4, 6, and 8mm)Available Colors: Copper, Gold or Silver Color.

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Copper Color - BarrelECB03CP

3mm - Bag of 36

Gold Color - BarrelECB03GP

3mm - Bag of 36

Silver Color - BarrelECB03SP

3mm - Bag of 36


4mm - Bag of 36


4mm - Bag of 36


4mm - Bag of 36


6mm - Bag of 36


6mm - Bag of 36


6mm - Bag of 36


8mm - Bag of 36


8mm - Bag of 36


8mm - Bag of 36

Barrel End CapsBase Metal

Kumihimo Findings (continued)

Pendant Slides and End CapsThe popularity of Kumihimo braiding is on the rise & at your request, the BeadSmithnow offers Kumihimo Findings.

Sample of End Caps

Sample Viewof Pendant Slides

Anti-Tarnish BrassPendant Slides12mm - 1.6gm

BR7626Bag of 10

Anti-Tarnish BrassPendant Slides10mm - 1.3gm

BR7628Bag of 10

Anti-Tarnish BrassPendant Slides

13 x 6mm - 11.5mm IDBR165080R

Bag of 6

Anti-Tarnish BrassPendant Slides

9.5 x 5mm - 7.5mm IDBR165045R

Bag of 6

Genuine CopperPendant Slides12mm - 1.6gm

CP7626Bag of 10

Genuine CopperPendant Slides10mm - 1.3gm

CP7628Bag of 10

Genuine CopperPendant Slides

13 x 6mm - 11.5mm IDCP7493Bag of 4

Genuine CopperPendant Slides

9.5 x 5mm - 7.5mm IDCP7495

Bag of 10

Anti-Tarnish BrassEnd Cap

12mm - 1.5gmBR7627

Bag of 20


10mm - 1.0gmBR7629

Bag of 20


9 x 6mm - 4.5mm IDBR165045Bag of 6


10 x 10mm - 8mm IDBR165080Bag of 6

Anti-Tarnish BrassEnd Cap with Ring

14 x 12mm - 9mm IDBR16509Bag of 6

Anti-Tarnish BrassEnd Cap with Ring

12 x 8mm - 5.5mm IDBR16555Bag of 6

Genuine CopperEnd Cap

12mm - 1.5gmCP7627

Bag of 20


10mm - 1.0gmCP7629

Bag of 20


9 x 6mm - 4.5mm IDCP4796

Bag of 20


10 x 10mm - 8mm IDCP7494Bag of 6

Genuine CopperEnd Cap with Ring

14 x 12mm - 9mm IDCP7314Bag of 6

Genuine CopperEnd Cap with Ring

12 x 8mm - 5.5mm IDCP7313

Bag of 12


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Pendant Slides and End Caps (continued)The popularity of Kumihimo braiding is on the rise & at your request, the BeadSmithnow offers Kumihimo Findings.

Sample of End Caps

Sample Viewof Pendant Slides

Sterling SilverPendant Slides

13 x 6mm - 11.5mm IDSS165080R

Bag of 2

Sterling SilverPendant Slides

9.5 x 5mm - 7.5mm IDSS165045R

Bag of 6

Silver ColorEnd Cap with Ring

14 x 12mm - 9mm IDSP1002Bag of 2

PewterEnd Cap8 x 8mmPAB159

Bag of 10

PewterEnd Cap

12 x 11mmPAB158Bag of 8

Silver ColorEnd Cap with Ring

12 x 8mm - 5.5mm IDSP1001Bag of 6

Sterling Silver - End Cap12mm - 1.5gm

SS12275Bag of 4

Sterling Silver - End Cap10mm - 1.0gm

SS12129Bag of 6

Sterling Silver - End Cap9 x 6mm - 4.5mm ID

SS12126Bag of 6

Sterling Silver - End Cap10 x 10mm - 8mm ID

SS12128Bag of 6

Sterling Silver - End Cap14 x 12mm - 9mm ID

SS12277Bag of 2

Sterling Silver - End Cap12 x 8mm - 5.5mm ID

SS12276Bag of 2

Red BronzeEnd Cap

10 x 12mm - 2.03gmRBZ12275Bag of 6

Red BronzeEnd Cap

8 x 8.5mm - .89gmRBZ12128Bag of 20

Red BronzeEnd Cap

8 x 8.5mm - 1.01gmRBZ12125Bag of 12

Red BronzeEnd Cap

8.5 x 8.5mm - .75gmRBZ12126Bag of 20

Red BronzeEnd Cap

10 x 12mm - 2.63gmRBZ12277Bag of 6

Red BronzeEnd Cap

11 x 12mm - 2.65gmRBZ12276Bag of 6

Kumihimo Findings (continued)

GunmetalEnd Cap

10 x 10mm - 8mm IDGM7494Bag of 6

GunmetalEnd Cap

9 x 6mm - 4.5mm IDGM7496Bag of 12

GunmetalEnd Cap

12mm - 1.5gmGM7627Bag of 20

GunmetalEnd Cap

10mm - 1.0gmGM7629Bag of 20

GunmetalPendant Slides12mm - 1.6gm

GM7626Bag of 10

GunmetalPendant Slides10mm - 1.3gm

GM7628Bag of 10

GunmetalPendant Slides

13 x 6mm - 11.5mm IDGM7493Bag of 6

GunmetalPendant Slides

9.5 x 5mm - 7.5mm IDGM7495Bag of 10

Sterling SilverEnd Cap

9 x 6mm - 4.5mm IDSS165045Bag of 6

Sterling Silver End Cap

10 x 10mm - 8mm IDSS165080Bag of 2

Sterling SilverEnd Cap with Ring

14 x 12mm - 9mm IDSS1574Bag of 2

Sterling SilverEnd Cap with Ring

12 x 8mm - 5.5mm IDSS1573Bag of 2


12mm - 1.5gmSS7627Bag of 4


10mm - 1.0gmSS7629Bag of 4

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BooksKumihimo Wire Jewelry:Essential Techniques and 20 Jewelry Projects for the Japanese Art of Braidingby Giovanna ImperiaIn ancient Japan, beautiful yet functional cords made with the traditional braiding art of kumihimoadorned everything from kimonos to samurai armor to prayer scrolls. In Kumihimo Wire Jewelry,innovative jewelry artist Giovanna Imperia offers a fresh twist on this time-honored technique, adaptingit to create stunning wire jewelry. In addition to a concise history of kumihimo and an overview of itsessential materials, tools, and techniques, readers will learn the basics of this braiding method, plus howto create 20 striking projects--stylish bracelets, rings, earrings, and necklaces--all supported with detailed,step-by-step instructions and illustrations. This comprehensive book, which also includes pieces by prominentkumihimo jewelry artists from around the world, will inspire jewelry makers, beaders, & wireworkers atall skill levels to take their craft in a vibrant new direction. Softcover, 144 pages, measures 8-1/2" x 10-7/8".

Item # RetailBK3046 $21.95

Kumihimo Braiding for Jewelry Designersby Anne Dilker Making cords is fun, easy and fast. In fact, a technique that looks this great shouldn’t be this easy!Kumihimo (pronounced koo-mee-HEE-mo) is the ancient art of Japanese board braiding. While thereare many braid structures that can be worked within the universe of board braiding, this booklet willconcentrate on one easy-to-master braid. This braid can be made by children as young as 7; ’tweens arehuge fans of it; teenagers tend to be “speed braiders”; and adults find it to be “Zen-like”, relaxing andengaging without requiring concentration. The projects in this booklet progress from easy to moreadvanced. Hangable softcover, 24 pages, measures 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”.


BK3046

BK408

Design OriginalsKumi Braiding with Beads, Thread, Yard, Cordsby Suzanne McNeillHave you been looking for a fun craft to share with family & friends? The braiding wheel makes creatinggorgeous braids easy to accomplish. This portable and inexpensive craft makes it perfect for sharing witha group. When your braid is complete, add the sparkle of glittering pendants for a chic, new look thatwill be the envy of all your friends. Includes 21 projects. Softcover, 20 pages, measures 8-1/2" x 11".

Item # RetailBK916 $8.99 BK916

This Kumihimo booklet includesa built-in retail-ready loop-stitch!


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Books (continued)

The 3rd All New Micro Macrame (Let’s Mix It Up!) by Kristine Buchanan

This is the third in a planned series of 6 micro-macrame books (or as the author calls it, Microme). Thisinstallment features 10 new and original projects, which “mix it up” with many variations and the use ofinteresting items like “O” rings, plastic tubing, Kumihimo Braids and Chinese Knotting cord in the designs.Projects include necklaces, pendants, components & even a bookmark. Book 3 is intended for intermediatebeaders with book 1(BK2150) or book 2 (BK2151) or other Microme experience. Included are “secrets”for perfecting your Microme knotting to make every project look crisp and professional, plus three pagesof ideas and tips for creating your own Microme freeform sculptural designs! Full color step-by-stepphotos throughout. Softcover, 32 pages, measures 8.5" x 11".


Japanese Braiding: The Art of Kumihimoby Jacqui CareyJacqui Carey provides a fresh approach to the ancient craft of Japanese braiding. Clear step-by-step colorphotographs guide the beginner through the creation of six different types of braid: Square; Round; Flat;Honeycomb; Hollow; and Rounded Flat. Formerly published as “Beginners Guide to Braiding: The Craftof Kumihimo” (BK1599) in a larger softcover format, this publication is more compact and lays flat forease of use. It is an excellent lead in to Carey’s more sophisticated title “Creative Kumihimo” (BK2996)which was featured in issue #20 of Bead&Button Magazine. Hardcover with concealed wire binding,measures 6-1/4" x 8-3/4", 96 pages.


Creative Kumihimo by Jacqui Carey The most comprehensive work on this ancient Japanese braiding technique available! Easy to followworking instructions, are included, for fifty different types of braids. Incorporating beads into this age oldart is just one of the books highlights. Lots of great color photos and wonderful suggestions throughout!If you like braiding, you’ll love Creative Kumihimo. Softcover, 100 pages.


BK2149

BK2810

BK2996


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Necklaces Braided on theKumihimo Diskby Karen DeSousaThis project-oriented book is written in English and with photos showing you step-by-step how to makea braid, how it should look as you’re creating it, and how to turn it into a beautiful necklace. It includeseasy-to-follow instructions for 10 necklaces, including braiding with beads. For those who love thekumihimo disk and really want to put it through it’s paces, this book is for you. Includes projects for allskill levels and all ages. Softcover, 36 pages, measures 8.5" x 11".


More Necklaces Braidedon the Kumihimo Diskby Karen DeSousaKaren DeSousa’s second kumihimo book has more of everything! More patterns. More necklaces. Moregreat tips for making & finishing beautiful braids. It’s suitable for beginners & challenging enough for moreexperienced braiders. The book revisits the round braid (for beginners) and then pumps it up by addingseed beads & finishes without findings. The Laramie Twist, the 16 bobbin Roundabout, a different roundbraid called the Top and Bottom Tango that lets you evenly space out beads anf crystals, and the ColorTipped Swirl which puts an edge of color to a fabulous twist braid. If that weren’t enough, the book thentells you how to turn these great braids into beautiful necklaces. Fun, elegant, artistic, fun! Softcover, 36pages, measures 8-1/2" x 11".


Braiding with Beads on the Kumihimo Diskby Karen DeSousaMost braiders never get past the basic round braid, and that's okay because there’s so much you can dowith it. Start off by designing your own project and then proceed through 12 different necklace andbracelet projects. You’ll learn about the various textures provided by different shapes and finishes ofbeads. Plus, you’ll learn how to create patterns with color and how to prep, braid and finish each project.From a Retro 50s look to an Out of this World lariat, this book is filled with braiding inspiration.


Braiding for Beaders, 2nd Editionby Anne DilkerThis second edition of a highly popular book on kumihimo braiding for jewelry designers adds:4 new pages with instructions for a focal Celtic knot and 2 new bracelet projects; more discussion ofbeaded braids; and an expanded explanation of the 4-warp braid. The bulk of the projects use a veryeasy-to-make 8-warp round braid that seems to be the most popular with beaders & jewelry designers(there is also one 4-warp braid project). The 8-warp braid is quick to produce on a foam kumihimodisk, is easy to master, and lends itself nicely to jewelry design. Add the explosion in textiles availableto modern artists and there is no limit to what you can do with this one simple braid structure!Spiral-bound softcover, 32 pages, measures 8-1/2" x 11".


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