Video Tutorial on Making a Black Nylon Thread Kumihimo Braided Bracelet with Beads

Hello, friends! In this video, I'm going to show you how to make a black nylon thread kumihimo braided bracelet with beads. Kumihimo braiding pattern is not difficult to make with the help of a kumihimo disk. Follow me to try!

Music Credit: 若草恵 - さよなら,ヒカル

To get started, you will need:

Kumihimo Disk
3mm Brass Gold Bead Spacers
1.5mm Black Nylon Thread
Rhinestone Magnetic Clasp
Lighter
Scissors
Glue Gun

How to make the black nylon thread kumihimo bracelet with beads?

Step 1: cut 8 pieces of 1.5mm black nylon threads (about 70cm), tie a basic knot.

Step 2: insert the threads into the kumihimo disk teeth, making a cross.

Now we start the kumihimo braiding patterns!

Step 1: shift the threads up and down; always shift the left thread upward to the left side, and right thread downward to the right as shown.

Repeat this pattern for a while until you've braided a proper length.

Now we are going to add gold beads spacers.

Step 1: light the end of a thread, slide 12 gold bead spacers, make a knot.

Step 2: do the same as for the rest nylon threads.

Step 3: always slide one bead to the other end before you shift the thread.

Step4: continue with the kumihimo braiding pattern.

I've braided a proper length, and now tie a knot.

Cut the excessive threads.

Glue the ends in the rhinestone magnetic clasp respectively.

Tada! This supper fashion kumihimo braided bracelet with beads is finished!

Are you attracted by this kumihimo bracelet? I hope my video could be helpful for those who want to try kumihimo braiding. Also you can add other beads you like, or even just slide some big-hole beads to the bracelet cord. No more hesitation, have a try! For more free Pandahall beading video tutorials, just stay tuned!