{"product_id":"the-kumihimo-braiding-handbook-damien-padberg-9798198052291","title":"The Kumihimo Braiding Handbook: Make Beautiful Bracelets, Necklaces \u0026 Keychains with the Step-by-step Japanese Disk \u0026 Plate Instructions.","description":"\u003cb\u003eLearn the timeless art of Japanese cord braiding with a practical beginner guide that turns simple cords into finished bracelets, necklaces, keychains, and accessories.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Kumihimo Braiding Handbook is designed for new makers who want clear, project-based instruction using a foam disk, square plate, basic cords, beads, clasps, and finishing hardware. It begins with the heritage of kumihimo, then moves into tools, cord selection, setup, tension, finishing, and twenty-five graduated projects that help you build skill one braid at a time.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet up a round disk and square plate with confidence, even as a complete beginner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose cotton, silk, nylon, paracord, beads, clasps, end caps, and tassel finishes for the right project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice 25 structured patterns, from foundation round braids to beaded bracelets, necklaces, lanyards, and bookmarks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild cleaner tension habits so your finished pieces look even, wearable, and gift-ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow practical finishing methods for end caps, closures, sliding knots, tassels, and repairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExplore the cultural background of kumihimo while learning modern foam-tool techniques.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003eStart with a few cords and simple tools, then work through the projects to create handmade pieces you can wear, gift, or adapt into your own colorways.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Damien Padberg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798198052291\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/21\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 82\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.17d","brand":"Damien Padberg","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743227949311,"sku":"9798198052291","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-kumihimo-braiding-handbook-damien-padberg-9798198052291","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}