Supplies
What do you need to get started?
- A how to Kumihimo guide book. Something short and sweet is best, there are lots of 200 page books that are often too much
- Silk thread. We prefer hand-dyed silk as it holds a better color
- End caps and clasps
- Some glue. Simple craft glue that dries fast and clear.
- And of course you need a Kumihimo disk! The original is the best.
Original and best Kumihimo disk, from Hamanaka
As you As you progress and make more complex braids, you may want to use EZ bobs. These are small spools for your silk thread and help to keep your Kumihimo neat and tidy.
Below is a quick list of the best Kumihimo kits and supplies that I’ve found so far. Please contact me if you’d like your site or store to be evaluated and added.
Good, professional services from this site. You can purchase complete Kumihimo kits here, shipped worldwide. The guide book and kit are probably the best quality you’ll find.
A great site from Australia’s Beth Kemp, the leading Kumihimo expert in that region. Beth conducts her own classes, and regularly meets with Makiko Tada to constantly learn from the master of Kumihimo. You can buy plenty of great quality Kumihimo supplies from Beth, ranging from excellent silk and patterns through to complete kits, pendants and yarn-a-plenty!
This is where you can swap tips, tricks, patterns and more. It’s free, and a great way to keep up to date with all things Kumi!
