If you've mastered the basic 8-strand Kumihimo braid but would love to take it to the next level, then this project is right up your alley. Without learning anything new, you can make a simple braid look very classy just by working with a totally different stringing material. In this tutorial, you'll combine 3 different techniques to create a gorgeous beaded Kumihimo bracelet. You'll learn the basic braid How to add beads as you go Learn how to make your bracelet adjustable by tying a sliding knot - no clasp required! For this project, I used ReaLeather 1mm leather cord which is thin enough to string large-hole seed beads. Look for it at Michaels under the Bead Landing label. Or, you can substitute other types of cord. Whatever you choose, it needs to be round and firm. Here's what you'll need: 1mm leather or round cord in 3 colours. I chose Gold , Silver and Black Seed beads with 1mm or larger hole : approximately 24 each of transparent gold...
