200 Braids to Twist, Knot, Loop, or Weave
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Hundreds of sumptuous braided designs are arranged by structure, from twisted and tangled pieces to more elaborate looped and natural fiber examples. Each braid features a gorgeous close-up photograph, materials list, step-by-step instructions, and simple-to-follow color illustrations to guide crafters along. Each technique is explored indepth, followed by tips on starting and finishing braids and advice for incorporating braids into additional textile projects.
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Excellent pictures building it simple to follow and know.
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Reader’s Rating: 4 / 5
Creative Kumihimo
I bought this book several years ago and every braid has a color picture AND 2 braiding diagrams.
It has circular braiding for the Maru Dai and square paper braiding.
A page will have a number and letter to match the color plates of the braids to the page.
Then there is a brick style diagram for how to braid.
Then there is a circular set of diagrams.
There is also an additional black and white photo at top center of the page to show the proper braid position from above, looking down through the Maru Dai.
There is some history and diagrams for setting up the Maru Dai.
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I’m cheap, I used a styrofoam circle (the kind they sell for flowery wreaths) and 4 pencils for the legs (to mark the 1/2 way point between the 4 directions). Then I used fishing weights to pull the braids evenly through the circle. For bobbins, I used ancient, metal, sewing machine bobbins and place the thread on just as you would on a Japanese bobbin. Now I use thread spools. The kind that Maderia rayon thread that has a snap top to keep it from unwinding. This is MUCH cheaper than the Japanese equipment but not as impressive.
I’ve made some of each kind of braid and had NO problems completing them using only this book.
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Since I can’t see inside this book, there is a chance that this book may be a new title for the ancient book.
The ISBN’s are different, so I place the title of the book + ISBN as the title of my review.
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There is another book:
Title … Braids – 250 Patterns from Japan, Peru & Beyond
By … Rodrick Owen
Pub … Interweave Press
Date of Pub … 1995
ISBN … 1883010063
Why this book as well?
This one has real plans you can copy to make your own circular or square braiding equipment. It has patterns for bobbins as well.
No, it is not exactly like the Japanese ones, but it is wood and will work just as well. It has very excellent diagrams.
This book also has a conversion chart between Grams and Momme.
A lot of construction of the Japanese kind has religious and additional special symbolism, that would be completely devoid of meaning to most Americans.
The pages in this book have the braid number at top center with the name of the braid not more than it.
Then the page is divided into 2 parts. The left side has Square Card with the positions of the parts of the braid on it AND a color photo of the braid the pattern will make.
On the right side are circular AND square diagrams for the braid.
I find this book harder to follow, but the attention to detail, helps when the pattern is confusing.
This book has several full page color plates of braided jewelry. A smaller example is on page 17. “A 14th century Chuzon-ji, another very ancient temple braid from Japan. This braid can be made with either 72 or 144 bobbins.”
It’s really gorgeous. There is NO pattern for this. It is used to clarify the history of braiding in Japan.
These are the 2 books that I suggest are the best available for Americans who like to braid. Neither is for a child. It is for teens and adults. A child, but could make the simpler braids with help of an adult.
If you are looking for the best books regardless of cost, time needed to learn, etc. Then I suggest (assuming you can find them):
“Exquisite: The World of Japanese Kumihimo Braiding”, Sahashi Kei (editor), pub by Kodansha, London UK 1979
“The Works of Tamaki Hirata vol. 1″, by Tamaki Hirata, Tokyo, Japan 1985
“The Works of Tamaki Hirata vol. 2″, by Tamaki Hirata, Tokyo, Japan 1990
I, of course, haven’t had the pleasure of seeing these books. I suggested them to you, per a friends advice. His advise has never been terrible.
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I took the time to write this, so persons who want advanced books can get some advice. I have bought far too many, so called fantastic books, only to be very disappointed.
I knew nothing of this kind of handcraft, but do many others, including beading and cross stitch … I like braiding. My favorite is the triangular braid. Persons who see my bracelet permanently stop to question where I got it.
Wishing you the joy of the day,
Janis
Reader’s Rating: 2 / 5
A book with lots of thoughts and clear instructions. But, I would have been more pleased if they had shown more applications for the various braids as well as instructions on how to apply the braids. Overall I am pleased I made the buy and will use the book for finishing needlepoint projects.
Reader’s Rating: 3 / 5
If you want to make some marvellous braids, this book is made for you !
The book is divided into 2 parts : technique and patterns.
Technique : you will find 87 pages of explanation for “twisting”, “knotting”, “interlooping”, “weaving”, “braiding” and “ply-split restoration” techniques, and explanation for beginning and stopping your braid, and use beads.
All techniques are well illustrated to help us understanding explanation !
In the second part, you will find 200 patterns, classified by technique.
To sum up : a book full of technique and patterns !
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5
I bought this book originally when I was looking for kumihimo books. Although it really isn’t a kumihino book, I have establish it to be a fantastic resource. It’s filled with examples of braids that can be made using a variety of techniques – weaving, macrame (knotting), twisting, and looping to name a few – and the photos are terrific.
In addition to a honestly wide section that provides an overview of the techniques covered and includes a lot of step-by-step photos, there are pages and pages of glorious color photos of a large number of cords made using the various techniques discussed. Another plus – a section on including beads in the cord and a section on finishing techniques.
I highly recommend this book – it has endless uses are a reference.
Reader’s Rating: 5 / 5