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This kumihimo kit creates a bracelet and a necklace with segments, intervals with fiber only and beads clusters with Panaché Ribbon.
Panaché Ribbon is hand dyed variegated rayon ribbon with a knitted tube structure. It has beautiful color shifts and sheen. It is soft against the skin, yet it is strong. It collapses onto itself making it possible to load beads with a needle right onto the ribbon. Laying the ribbon with color shifts side by side so the color in the braid shifts along the way at the same time creates a more interesting effect than random color shifts.
The ribbon in this kit is laid out, cut and tied together. The preliminary steps are already done, so you can start braiding right away. The bag with the tool kit makes it easy to take your project on the go! > More on Blog > Panaché Ribbon
  
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The kit includes a complimentary access to the copyrighted PDF instructions. The downloadable PDF manual is 20 page long with over 40 pictures and tables making this project easy even if it is your first kumihimo project. It includes instructions on how to set up your cords on the K-Disk, how to load the beads, how to braid, how to braid with beads, how to remove your project from the K-Disk, and how to prepare the ends for the clasp and how to finish the project. It has a what if? section, plus measurements for the bracelet and how to care for the pieces. The PDF is available by itself HERE.
The ribbons are pre-cut and ready to be inserted in the slots in the kumihimo disk for your convenience. The beads are organized and each bag is marked. Thee is enough beads to make about 36 bead clusters. Access to the PDF is included in the kit. Tool Bags specifically designed for this project are available. They include: a Mini K-Disk, 8 EZ-Bobs, a Weighted EZ-Bob and a mini clamp.
In addition to the materials and tools included in the kit and the Tool Bag, you will need heavy duty scissors, shears or snips, plus an adhesive to attach the clasp such as Poly Zap Super Glue, Zap Jewelry Gel or Devcon 5-Minute Epoxy.
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Earl Grey Rose
Blush, rosy brown and grey ribbon, with translucent rose, soft pink, metallic grey, matte brown and grey beads... |
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Makes 1 bracelet 7"/18 cm long and 1 necklace 28"/71 cm long. The necklace can be shortened to 18"/46 cm by adding knots as shown here. The kit includes:
- 8 times 60"/1.5 m Hand Dyed Panaché Ribbon tied together with C-Lon Micro Cord
- 24 g of Miyuki Seed Beads Size 5(E)
- 42 g of Miyuki Seed Beads Size 6)
- Assorted C-Lon Micro Cord
- 1 John James Tapestry Needles Size 24
- 2 Toggle Clasps 3.2mm Ø- Antique Silver
- Complimentary PDF Manual/Link in kit
  
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Taos
Light turquoise and flax ribbon, with translucent root beer, Picasso light topaz, golden and matte turquoise beads... |

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Makes 1 bracelet and 1 necklace as in above listing, or 1 bracelet and 1 18-20"/46-51 cm necklace with enough beads and ribbon leftover to make 1 extra bracelet or necklace lengthener. The central focal bead is offered as an extra option. The kit includes the same materials as the listing above.
  
Kit with 2 Antique Brass Toggles
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Kit with 3 Antique Brass Toggles
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Add Large Handmade Glass Bead
Borosilicate glass with silver globs and dichroic chips inside. Made in the USA
~ 2.7 mm in diameter ~ 10 mm hole
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Pomegranate
Red to burgundy ribbon, with transparent silver lined, metallic gunmetal, red, purple and pearlescent grey beads... |
Sterling Silver Clasp shown above. Oxidized Sterling Silver shown with bracelet in progress. Refer to clasp choices for the Silver Tone Toggles.
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Makes 1 bracelet and 1 long necklace 36"/91.5 cm long. The necklace can be worn doubled. The kit includes:
- 8 times 104"/2.6 m Hand Dyed Panaché Ribbon tied together with C-Lon Micro Cord
- 24 g of Miyuki Seed Beads Size 5(E)
- 42 g of Miyuki Seed Beads Size 6)
- Assorted C-Lon Micro Cord
- 1 John James Tapestry Needles Size 24
- 2 Toggle Clasps - See choices
- Complimentary PDF Manual/Link in kit
  
with 2 Silver Tone Toggles
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with 2 Sterling Silver Toggles
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with 2 Oxidized Sterling Silver Toggles
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Blue & Tan
Blue and Tan ribbon, with translucent silver lined, soft matte plums, matte golden and metallic gunmetal beads... |

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Makes 1 bracelet and 1 long necklace 36"/91.5 cm long. The necklace can be worn doubled. The kit includes:
- 8 times 104"/2.6 m Hand Dyed Panaché Ribbon tied together with C-Lon Micro Cord
- 24 g of Miyuki Seed Beads Size 5(E)
- 28 g of Miyuki Seed Beads Size 6)
- Assorted C-Lon Micro Cord
- 1 John James Tapestry Needles Size 24
- 2 Toggle Clasps 3.2mm Ø- See choices
- Complimentary PDF Manual/Link in kit

with 2 Silver Tone Toggles
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with 2 Antique Silver Toggles
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Golden Berries
Flax, lavender and light orange ribbon, with translucent and bright gold, plum, golden and metallic beads... |

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Makes 1 bracelet and 1 long necklace 36"/91.5 cm long. The necklace can be worn doubled. The kit includes:
- 8 times 104"/2.6 m Hand Dyed Panaché Ribbon tied together with C-Lon Micro Cord
- 24 g of Miyuki Seed Beads Size 5(E)
- 28 g of Miyuki Seed Beads Size 6)
- Assorted C-Lon Micro Cord
- 1 John James Tapestry Needles Size 24
- 2 Toggle Clasps 3.2mm Ø- See choices
- Complimentary PDF Manual/Link in kit
 
with 2 Gold Tone Toggles
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with 2 Antique Brass Toggles
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Aqua & Bronze
Aqua, blues and bronze ribbon with transparent aqua , matte blues, metallic brown and gold beads... |

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Makes 1 bracelet and 1 long necklace 36"/91.5 cm long. The necklace can be worn doubled. The central focal bead is offered as an extra option. The kit includes the same material as the listings above.
  
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with 2 Antique Brass Toggles
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Add Large Handmade Glass Bead
Borosilicate glass with silver globs and dichroic chips inside. Made in the USA
~ 2.7 mm in diameter ~ 10 mm hole
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Passion Flowers - Limited to Stock on Hand
Green, purple, and wine ribbon with transparent light purple, matte blues and purples, and metallic purple beads... |

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Makes 1 bracelet and 1 long necklace 36"/91.5 cm long. The necklace can be worn doubled. The kit includes the same material as the listings above.
 
with 2 Silver Tone Toggles
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with 2 Antique Silver Toggles
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Add Large Handmade Glass Bead
Borosilicate glass with silver globs and dichroic chips inside. Made in the USA
~ 2.7 mm in diameter ~ 10 mm hole
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Add all the basic kumihimo tool needed for this project:
- Mini Beadsmith Kumihimo Disk - 4 1/4 inches in Ø
- Bead Mat for easy loading of beads
- 8 Small EZ-Bobs
- 1 Weighed EZ Bob
- Mini Clamp
- Clear Vinyl Bag with Satin Trim
In addition you will need heavy duty scissors, shears or snips, plus an adhesive to attach the clasp such as Poly Zap Super Glue, Zap Jewelry Gel or Devcon 5-Minute Epoxy.

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Want to make extra bracelets, necklaces? Get Extra Toggle Clasps |
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SILVER TONE |
GOLD TONE |
ANTIQUE SILVER |
ANTIQUE BRASS |
Bright Finish |
Bright Finish |
Oxidized Finish |
Oxidized Finish |
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STERLING SILVER |
OXIDIZED STERLING SILVER |
STERLING SILVER |
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Bright Finish |
Dark Finish |
Bright Finish |
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3 mm inside square Ø
50 mm long
Toggle
20 mm wide |
3 mm inside square Ø
50 mm long
Toggle
20 mm wide |
3 mm inside square Ø
50 mm long
7x13mm balloon claw clasp |
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Additional items... you may need
Tools: Heavy Duty Snips or Garden Shears, Scissors, Thread Burner for the Peyote Sleeves, Bead Mat > Tools
Adhesives: Poly Zap Super Glue or Devcon 5 minute 2 Parts Epoxy, Zap Jewelry Gel > Adhesives
And of course > Kumihimo Tools
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Kumihimo Bead Cluster Bracelet & Necklace PDF Manual |
$9.00 each #PDF-K-Clusters |
This is a 20 page PDF document with over 40 pictures and tables. This will take you directly to a Paypal checkout payable with any major credit or debit card. Once your payment is complete you will be redirected to a web page with the link to the PDF and the password. Save the password and bookmark the page for future viewing.
Please Note: These instructions are copyrighted and are for personal use only. If you would like to use these instructions to teach, either buy a set of instructions per student or get a kit for each student. Do not duplicate this document either in print or in an electronic manner. When purchasing this PDF, it is assumed that you agree with the terms of the copyright of this document. As to bracelets make as many as you wish - it is an original adaptation on a basic kumihimo design. See additional note on copyright below. Thanks for understanding!
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Copyrights - This design is an adaptation of a traditional design. The instructions are copyrighted. You welcome to make and sell as many necklaces and bracelets based on this design, but please understand that the instructions are for personal use only. If you would like to use these instructions to teach, buy kits for your students. Do not duplicate the instructions either in print or in an electronic manner. When purchasing the kit listed above, it is assumed that you agree with the copyright terms of this document included in the kit. Thanks for understanding!
About colors - While every attempt was made to reproduce thread colors accurately, colors on your monitor may not precisely match actual thread colors. Dye lots from manufacturer may vary!
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