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Our November workshop is with talented kumihimo artist, Yin Guang. In this class you will learn new skills adaptable to future designs. The hybrid class will be Sunday, 11/21/21, 1:00-4:00, with a zoom only follow up. Your registration confirmation will include information on how to order the kit required to attend the workshop.
The technique used for this necklace is Kusari Tsunagi on a round foam disk. It’s 8 cords braiding, but the cord movements are different from the 8 cords Kongoh Gumi. We will use the template to guide cords movements. If you buy the required kit, you will receive the plastic template.
It is helpful to have some previous experience with basic beaded kumihimo braiding. However, if you are new to kumihimo, you can practice with the many YouTube videos that are available or ask for help at the November Bead-In.
The PDF instruction will be provided after registration. Please read it before the class and let Yin know if you have any questions.
The technique used for this necklace is Kusari Tsunagi on a round foam disk. It’s 8 cords braiding, but the cord movements are different from the 8 cords Kongoh Gumi. We will use the template to guide cords movements. If you bought a kit, you will receive the plastic template. Please glue (Elmer’s glue) it on the back side of your small round foam 10mm thickness disk before class. (Make sure to find the 4 tight slots for the C & 3, D & 4 if you use an old disk.) Also you can print the template in the last page of the instructions and cut & glue it to the disk.
It will save time if you could string 6/0 seed beads, hematite beads and 6 segments fish, pearls to 4 S-Lon cords before the class, following the chart of beads and cords layout at the page 3 of the instructions. In the class, we will focus on the cords movements, braid tensions, how to add beads, charm to the braid and most important read the point of braid. Weight and bobbins are personal preference. It’s optional although Yin doesn’t use them.
Materials:
Kit from Ancient Moon. Order asap!
Additional Materials:
• Adequate lighting in order for the instructor to see your work (please pre check this)
• Kumihimo disk
• Ruler
• Sharp scissors
• Bead mat
• Elmer’s Glue
• E6000 or comparable glue
• Round nose pliers, and flat nose or needle nose jewelry pliers.
• Big eye needle
Workshop cost for BDI Members – $30.00.
Workshop cost for guests – $60.00 (with the option of applying $30.00 to BDI membership during the month of November).
Workshop for Board Members – $25.00.
Kits – $50.00, ordered post registration by emailing info@nullancientmoon.com with your name, email address, and color preference. There are 4 colorways, see photos.
Register and order the kit via Constant Contact or by email to programming@nullbeadesignerintl.org. You will need an internet connection and a device you can use with Zoom (laptop or desktop computers seem to work best). You will receive your Zoom class link, via email, the morning of the workshop.
ZOOM + In Person
The registration deadline is 11/17, but to be sure to get your kit on time, best to register now!
1660 Soldiers Field Rd, Brighton, MA 02135,
Phone: (617) 254-4822
Follow up on Nov 28 is via Zoom only
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