The bracelet jig
A jig holds the piece at a fixed length under constant tension. Everything else it does follows from that.
OpenJigs and tools
Five pages on the equipment that turns a rough braid into a straight one.
Needles and fids
A needle turns a fraying end into a tool that can be pushed through a tight braid. For collar and lead work it is not.
OpenCutting and sealing
Every piece ends with two melted ends, and they are the first thing anyone looks at.
OpenThe kumihimo disk
A foam disk with numbered notches. It keeps eight or more strands in order while they are braided, which no pair of.
OpenSetting up a workbench
Most of the frustration in this hobby comes from setup rather than technique.
Open