Search Results: Braiding from Mountain Laurel Books

Carey Company. New. 2014. Paperback. 0952322595 . Brand new book. Over 130 specific examples are used throughout the book to illustrate each point, with the purpose of revealing the concepts behind the making of kumihimo, and explaining how these ideas can be employed to create new designs. The Book of Braids has naturally evolved from Creative Kumihimo and there is no reason why a total beginner cannot grasp the principles described in this new books. However, in order to avoid repeating information that has already been well documents, it will be assumed that the reader has a basic knowledge of making kimihimo on a marudai. The book aims to provide a new way of looking at braid making, one that helps with understanding general principles rather than following set procedures. Topics include the choice of materials and equipment, demonstrating the affect these decisions will have on the finished project. In addition, details will show how the selection of braid sequence and color… Read More

Lacis/Unicorn Interweave Press. New. 2004. Paperback. 1893063089 . Brand new book. The author teaches the braiding techniques of the producers of the world's most beautiful patterns and most varied braiding structures: Japan (kumihimo) and Peru (sling braiding). He describes the equipment, materials, and methods for making braids with a traditional Japanese Kumihimo Marudai braiding stool or with a slotted card held in the hand or supported on a base. The third and major part of this book is the design section. Easy-to-follow diagrams show how to make 50 different braid structures incorporating over 250 patterns using 4-16 strands. Enticing color photos. Amz .

D Lothrop. Very Good. 1890. Hardcover. Hardcover.Green cloth with black lettering, gilt illustration and red banner. Cover tips are bumped, light wear at tips & spine ends. Owner name & date 1890 in pencil on first blank page .