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TOOLS :: KUMIHIMO SUPPLIES > Kumihimo Ribbon & Bead Kit

The kumihimo disk, plate or the mini board work well with the plastic EZ bobs as bobbins. The disk, plate or mini-board can be used free hand or attached to a stand such as an empty spool to more closely match a maru dai. Braids can be done with all kind of fibers, but bonded nylon cords such as the C-Lon Bead Cord family are recommended when working with beads as they make durable braids. If you work with beads, the EZ-bobs are mandatory. As to the disks, try both sizes. The mini disk is a bit thinner so less durable, but you do not have to reach as far. Hand size is also a factor as to preferences. The larger disk is more firm but sometimes a bit too stiff for softer fibers. Having several disks give you the option of working on more than one braid at the same time. > Gift Sets - Kumi Kits - EZ Bobs - See Blog Post

Kumihimo Disk with EZ-Bobs
Kumihimo Disk

Personal Note :: I first encountered the name 'kumihimo' in 1978 at a show when a textile specialist exclaimed in front of my exhibit that I was doing kumihimo. I had learned my braiding techniques from a sailor's book on knots. I got a marudai but gave it up as I prefer braiding by hand. I have since played with the disk, mostly for fun. The disks and plates are great because they are portable. They can be taken on road trips, to the beach or done on a couch watching TV. To learn a braid pattern, start with C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord, Satin Cord or Chinese knotting cord, then switch to other fibers such C-Lon Bead Cord/Nylon #18 and or C-Lon Micro Cord. Thinner nylon used in strands makes braids more closely resembling the Japanese braids made of silk cords. Silk, like the Madeira Floss, Kanagawa or Fujix Tire Embroidery Silks of course are great option, requiring a bit more care. For patterns I like Rodrick Owen's book 'Braids' (published in 1995 by Interweave). I also recommend the small EZ-Bobs to wind your cords and a mini clamp to hold the braid. If you use beads, the EZ-Bobs are a necessity, the small ones for small beads and the medium ones for larger beads and so on... Go > Playing with Kumihimo Braids

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Kumihimo Ribbon & Bead Kit Kumihimo Ribbon & Bead Kit
Disk Size Comparison
Kumihimo Disk
Kumihimo Square Plate
Kumihimo Disk Kumihimo Disk Kumihimo Plate
Size comparison between
the standard 6" (15.25 cm) disk
and the 4.25" (11 cm) mini disk

The smaller disks were originally designed for kids. They are fine for anyone, especially smaller hands. The slots are closer to one another, so the hand does not haver to travel as far. However if you work with beads and EZ-Bobs, they tend to get more entangled. The numbers are much smaller making them harder to read if you use a pattern following numbers. The Toner Craft Disk is better for softer fibers as the foam is less dense than the other disks.

To make rounded braids, 6" in diameter, made of 3/8" dense durable foam
Instructions in English

For flat braids, 6" square, made of 3/8" dense durable foam
Instructions in English
KUMI-DISK $12.00
KUMI-PLATE $12.00
Mini Toner Kumihimo Disk
Mini Beadsmith Kumihimo Disk
Mini-Clamps
Kumihimo Mini Board Kumihimo Disk
Mini Clamps
Mini Round Braiding Board
4-1/4" in diameter, 5/16" softer foam
Good for small diameter braids (center hole is 7/8" in diameter)
Instructions in English and French
Same diameter as Toner's but made of 3/8" denser foam
Good for small diameter braids (center hole is 15/16 " in diameter)
Instructions in English
Great to hold the end of your cord. Either let it hang or clamp it to hold tension.
MINI-T-K-DISK $4.50
MINI-BDS-K-DISK $4.50
MINI-CLAMPS 12 for $4.00
Kumihimo Gift Sets
Add color tissue inside the bag to gift wrap...
Mini Kumi Kit in a Bag
Kumihimo Kit in a Bag
Beach Bag
Kumihimo Mini Kit
Kumihimo Plate
Kumihimo Mini Board
1 Mini Kumihimo Board
8 Small EZ-Bobs
1 Mini Clamps
Instructions
+
8 yards of C-Lon Tex 400 to play with

All packed in a clear vinyl bag. Great starter set for kids!

1 Beadsmith Kumihimo Disk
1 Mini Kumihimo Board
16 Small EZ-Bobs
2 Mini Clamps
2 Sets of Instructions
+
8 yards of C-Lon Bead Cord and
8 yards of C-Lon Tex 400 to play with

All in a clear vinyl bag with grey satin trims.

Same content as Kumihimo Kit in a Bag, plus your choice of 10 C-Lon Bead Cord, 4 C-Lon Bead Cord and 4 C-Lon Micro or Fine Weight Cord, or 8 C-Lon Tex 400 Bead Cord.

All in a bag ready to be taken to the beach. The bag has burlap sides, transparent mesh in front and back and a zipper at the top. 8 spools of cord are packed in a small cardboard box.

MINI-KUMI-BAG $9.50 KUMI-BAG-KIT $24.00 BEACH-BAG $50.00

List 10 C-Lon Bead Cord (10 CLC)
Or 4 CLC + 4 CLMC or 4 CLC.135
Or 8 Tex 400 Bead Cord
Kumi Kits
Mini Kumi Board Disk Kit Kumi Basic Disk Kit Kumi 2-Disk Kit
1 Mini Kumihimo Board
8 Small EZ-Bobs
1 Mini Clamps
Instructions
1 Beadsmith Kumihimo Disk
8 Small EZ-Bobs
1 Mini Clamps
Instructions
1 Beadsmith Kumihimo Disk
1 Mini Kumihimo Board
16 Small EZ-Bobs
2 Mini Clamps
Instructions
MINI-DISK-KIT $8.25
KUMI-DISK-KIT $15.00
KUMI-2DISK-KIT $22.00

Deluxe Kumi 2-Disk Kit
Kumi Basic Board Kit Kumi Plate+Mini-Disk Kit
 
Same as above but with the Plate and two extra small EZ-Bobs...
1 Beadsmith Kumihimo Disk
1 Beadsmith Kumihimo Plate
18 Small EZ-Bobs
2 Mini Clamps
Instructions
1 Beadsmith Kumihimo Plate
8 Small EZ-Bobs
1 Mini Clamps
Instructions
1 Beadsmith Kumihimo Plate
1 Mini Kumihimo Board
18 Small EZ-Bobs
2 Mini Clamps
Instructions
DLX-COMBO-KIT $28.00
KUMI-DISK-KIT $15.50
KUMI-DISK-KIT $22.50

Small EZ Bobs
Medium EZ Bobs
Large EZ Bobs
EZ Bobs
EZ Bobs
EZ Bobs
EZ-Bob1 1 7/8 " diameter (4.85 cm)
EZ-Bob3 2 1/2 " diameter (6.35 cm)
EZ-Bob4 3 1/2 " diameter (8.90 cm)
4 for $2.00 4 for $2.50 1 for $2.50
8 for $3.50 8 for $4.50 4 for $8.00
10 for $4.00 10 for $5.00 8 for $15.00

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