PIP beads are simply perfect for kumihimo. I fell in love with these small petal shaped beads while working on these bracelets. The project evolved from a simple tutorial for the PIP All Around Bracelet to four designs altogether and a necklace design. As of March 2024, I have added new colors, however many are limited to stock on hand as these beads are hard to get and often impossible to reorder due to the high minimum ordering quantities. I hope you will love the new colors as much as I do!> Post with More Info and Larger Photos
26 Page Manual - 4 Design Variations, 4 Different Bead Placements
Bracelet Kits available in 8 Color Choices and Necklace Kits available in 3 Color Choices No previous kumihimo experience is required for this project.
The Kumihimo PIP Bead Bracelets Kit comes with a 26 page copyrighted manual with 56 pictures and charts. The PDF manual has clear and easy to follow directions. How to set up the cords on the K-Disk, how to load the beads, how to braid with just the cords and with beads, how to remove your project from the K-Disk, how to prepare the ends for the clasp, and how to finish the project. It has notes on best practices, braiding mantras, and tips throughout, a what if? section, plus standard bracelet lengths, and how to care for the pieces. The tutorial is focused on the PIP Flower Design, which has a complex bead placement, but it is easy to follow as the process is broken down into a series of simple logical steps to help achieve great results on the first try.
PIP Flower Design - Flowers made with PIPs at regular intervals, with 8/0s in the background.
PIPs All Around Design - Sculptural, geometrical, dimensional, the easiest design with PIPs interspersed with 8/0s.
Half Round PIP Design - Similar to the PIPs All Around, but with all 8s on the back side for comfort and a lower profile. Best for necklace design.
Necklace Design - This is a lovely project. The instructions are included in the 26 page manual. Great project to make with the matching bracelet and earrings. Available in 5 colors at this time.
The PIP Kumihimo Bracelets Kit includes 120 PIP beads, enough for the PIP Flower Designs.
Get 1 extra 60 PIP bag for the Half Round Design, and 2 extra PIP bags for the All Around Design.
Preciosa PIP beads are perfect little petal shaped pressed glass beads with soft edges measuring 5x7mm.
Tool Bags designed for this specific project include: a Thick Mini K-Disk, 8 EZ-Bobs, 1 Weighted EZ-Bob and 1 Mini-Clamp. In addition you will need scissors, micro-tip pruning snip, Fray Check to make self needles, plus an adhesive to attach the clasp such as Poly Zap Super Glue, Zap Jewelry Gel or Devcon 5-Minute Epoxy. A bead mat is recommended and included with the Deluxe Bag.
Each kit makes 1 bracelet for wrist size up to 8.5 inch (21 cm). The cords are pre-cut, bound and ready to braid.
Coral Beach PIP Bracelet Kumihimo Kit NEW Transparent Peach Fuzz and Apricot Crush colors with a touch of metallic luster and bright magenta pink...
The Pantone and Coloro 2024 Color of the Year PIPs + Dark Peach Lined Miyukis, all with an iridescent aurora borealis finish...
This colorway is shown in the Flower and Half Round PIP Designs.
For Flower Design, use the Duo beads placement for the central 6/0 beads.
~ 105 Preciosa PIP Beads
14 Miyuki Seed Beads 6/0
~ 10 g Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0
~ 1 pinch Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0
18 inches of 1mm Nylon Satin Cord
8 yd C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord
1 Toggle Clasp 6.2mm Ø - Antique Silver
PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in kit
Bracelet Kit - PIP Flower Design
Bead & Cord Pack Same as Kit minus PDF Access
Add More PIP Beads + 60 for the Half Round PIP Bracelet
+
120 for the All Around PIPs Bracelet
+
For bracelet 8.5"/21 cm or longer
Coral Beach PIP Necklace Kumihimo KitNEW We recommend this necklace as a second project - Make the bracelet or earrings first and then this lovely necklace...
The instructions for this kit are included in the PDF for the bracelet.
The Jellyfish earring kit is available HERE.
~ 370 Preciosa PIP Beads
~ 15 g Miyuki Seed Beads 8/0
~ 1 pinch Miyuki Seed Beads 11/0
30 inches of 1mm Nylon Satin Cord
12 yd C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord
1 Toggle Clasp 6.2mm Ø - Antique Silver
PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in kit
Necklace Kit - Half Round PIP Design For 1 necklace up to 17.5 inch (45 cm) long
Bead & Cord Pack Same as Kit minus PDF Access
For a necklace up to 20 inch (51 cm)
add 60 extra PIP beads...
For necklaces 20" or longer,
contact usl for a customized kit.
Black Iris PIP Bracelet Kumihimo Kit NEW A play on words for deep iridescent metallic finishes with green and pink accents for the PIP beads...
...
and a metallic iris finish for the Miyuki beads with a black oxide toggle clasp
For Flower Design use the Duo beads placement for the central 6/0 beads.
~ 105 Preciosa PIP Beads
~ 14 Miyuki Seed Beads 6/0
~ 10 g Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 8/0
~ 1 pinch Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 11/0
18 inches of 1mm Nylon Satin Cord
8 yd C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord
1 Toggle Clasp 6.2mm Ø - Black Oxide
PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in kit
Bracelet Kit - PIP Flower Design
Bead & Cord Pack Same as Kit minus PDF Access
Add More PIP Beads
+ 60 for the Half Round PIP Bracelet
+
120 for the All Around PIPs Bracelet
+
For bracelet 8.5"/21 cm or longer
Black Iris PIP Necklace Kumihimo KitNEW We recommend this necklace as a second project - Make the bracelet or earrings first and then this lovely necklace...
The instructions for this kit are included in the PDF for the bracelet.
The Jellyfish earring kit is available HERE.
~ 370 Preciosa PIP Beads
~ 15 g Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 8/0
~ 1 pinch Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 11/0
30 inches of 1mm Nylon Satin Cord
12 yd C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord
1 Toggle Clasp 6.2mm Ø - Black Oxide
PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in kit
Necklace Kit - Half Round PIP Design For 1 necklace up to 17.5 inch (45 cm) long
Bead & Cord Pack Same as Kit minus PDF Access
For a necklace up to 20 inch (51 cm)
add 60 extra PIP beads...
For necklaces 20" or longer,
contact usl for a customized kit.
Copper Venus PIP Bracelet Kumihimo Kit Dark amber with an aurora borealis finish PIPs, Duracoat dark copper Miyukis...
~ 120 Preciosa PIP Beads
~ 10 g Miyuki Duracoat Metallic 8/0
~ 1 pinch Miyuki Duracoat Metallic 11/0
18 inches of 1mm Nylon Satin Cord
8 yd C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord
1 Toggle Clasp 6.2mm Ø- Antique Copper
PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in kit
Bracelet Kit - PIP Flower Design
Bead & Cord Pack Same as Kit minus PDF Access
Get more PIP beads
+ 60 for the Half Round PIP Bracelet
+
120 for the All Around PIPs Bracelet
+
For wrist sizes larger than 8.5"/21 cm
Copper Venus PIP Necklace Kumihimo Kit We recommend this necklace as a second project - Make the bracelet first and then this lovely necklace...
The instructions for this kit are included in the PDF for the bracelet.
The Jellyfish Kumihimo earrings are a separate kit available HERE.
~ 370 Preciosa PIP Beads
~ 15 g Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 8/0
~ 1 pinch Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 11/0
30 inches of 1mm Nylon Satin Cord
12 yd C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord
1 Toggle Clasp 6.2mm Ø- Antique Copper
PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in kit
Necklace Kit - Half Round PIP Design For 1 necklace up to 17.5 inch (45 cm) long
Bead & Cord Pack Same as Kit minus PDF Access
For a necklace up to 20 inch (51 cm)
add 60 extra PIP beads...
For necklaces 20" or longer,
contact us for a customized kit.
Argento PIP Bracelet Kumihimo Kit All silver, two tones with brighter PIPs and darker Miyukis...
~ 120 Preciosa PIP Beads
~ 10 g Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 8/0
~ 1 pinch Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 11/0
18 inches of 1mm Nylon Satin Cord
8 yd C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord
1 Toggle Clasp 6.2mm Ø- Antique Silver
PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in Kit.
Bracelet Kit - PIP Flower Design
Bead & Cord Pack Same as Kit minus PDF Access
Get more PIP beads
+ 60 for the Half Round PIP Bracelet
+
120 for the All Around PIPs Bracelet
+
For wrist sizes larger than 8.5"/21 cm
Argento Necklace Design Kit We recommend this necklace as a second project - Make the bracelet first and then this lovely necklace...
The instructions for this kit are included in the PDF for the bracelet.
The Jellyfish Kumihimo earrings are a separate kit available HERE.
~ 370 Preciosa PIP Beads
~ 15 g Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 8/0
~ 1 pinch Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 11/0
30 inches of 1mm Nylon Satin Cord
12 yd C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord
1 Toggle Clasp 6.2mm Ø- Antique Silver
PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in Kit
Necklace Kit - Half Round PIP Design For 1 necklace up to 17.5 inch (45 cm) long
Bead & Cord Pack
Same as Kit minus PDF Access
For a necklace up to 20 inch (51 cm)
add 60 extra PIP beads...
For necklaces 20" or longer,
contact usl for a customized kit.
Azuro Metallico PIP Bracelet Kumihimo Kit Dark blue metallic PIPs, with blue-green-grey Miyukis...
~ 120 Preciosa PIP Beads
~ 10 g Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 8/0
~ 1 pinch Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 11/0
18 inches of 1mm Nylon Satin Cord
8 yd C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord
1 Toggle Clasp 6.2mm Ø- Black Oxide
PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in Kit
Bracelet Kit - PIP Flower Design
Bead & Cord Pack Same as Kit minus PDF Access
Get more PIP beads
+ 60 for the Half Round PIP Bracelet
+
120 for the All Around PIPs Bracelet
+
For wrist sizes larger than 8.5"/21 cm
Azuro Metallico Necklace Design Kit We recommend this necklace as a second project - Make the bracelet first and then this lovely necklace...
The instructions for this kit are included in the PDF for the bracelet.
The Jellyfish Kumihimo earrings are a separate kit available HERE.
~ 370 Preciosa PIP Beads
~ 15 g Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 8/0
~ 1 pinch Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 11/0
30 inches of 1mm Nylon Satin Cord
12 yd C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord
1 Toggle Clasp 6.2mm Ø- Black Oxide
PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in Kit
Necklace Kit - Half Round PIP Design For 1 necklace up to 17.5 inch (45 cm) long
Bead & Cord Pack Same as Kit minus PDF Access
For a necklace up to 20 inch (51 cm)
add 60 extra PIP beads...
For necklaces 20" or longer,
contact usl for a customized kit.
Jade Garden PIP Bracelet Kumihimo Kit
Opaque PIP beads with a Picasso finish... Use the Duo beads placement for the central bead...
The Jellyfish Kumihimo earrings are a separate kit available HERE.
~ 105 Preciosa PIP Beads
~ 10 g Miyuki Duracoat Metallic 8/0
~ 1 pinch Miyuki Duracoat Metallic 11/0
14 Miyuki Duracoat Metallic 6/0
18 inches of 1mm Nylon Satin Cord
8 yd C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord
1 Toggle Clasp 6.2mm Ø- Antique Copper
PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in Kit.
Bracelet Kit - PIP Flower Design
Bead & Cord Pack Same as Kit minus PDF Access
Get more PIP beads
+ 60 for the Half Round PIP Bracelet
+
120 for the All Around PIPs Bracelet
+
For wrist sizes larger than 8.5"/21 cm
Kits for the Duo PIP Flower Design
The kits listed below include dual sided PIP beads, one side is transparent and the other has a metallic coating.
Light travels through the transparent side, reflects on the metallic coating, and bounces back.
You can take the dual aspect into account when loading the beads or you can just load them ramdomly.
Blue Moon PIP Bracelet Kumihimo Kit NEW Transparent blue colors framed with silver with transparent light sapphire silver lined Miyuki beads... The Jellyfish Kumihimo earrings are a separate kit available HERE
~ 105 Preciosa PIP Beads
~ 10 g Miyuki Metallic 8/0
~ 1 pinch Miyuki Metallic 11/0
14 4mm Czech Fire Polished Beads
18 inches of 1mm Nylon Satin Cord
8 yd C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord
1 Toggle Clasp 6.2mm Ø- Antique Copper
PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in Kit
Bracelet Kit - Duo PIP Flower Design
Bead & Cord Pack Same as Kit minus PDF Access
Get more PIP beads
+ 60 for the Half Round PIP Bracelet
+
120 for the All Around PIPs Bracelet
+
For wrist sizes larger than 8.5"/21 cm
Moon Essence PIP Bracelet Kumihimo Kit Transparent colors framed with silver... The Jellyfish Kumihimo earrings are a separate kit available HERE
~ 105 Preciosa PIP Beads
~ 10 g Miyuki Metallic 8/0
~ 1 pinch Miyuki Metallic 11/0
14 4mm Synthetic Rainbow Hematite
18 inches of 1mm Nylon Satin Cord
8 yd C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord
1 Toggle Clasp 6.2mm Ø- Antique Copper
PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in Kit
Bracelet Kit - Duo PIP Flower Design
Bead & Cord Pack Same as Kit minus PDF Access
Get more PIP beads
+ 60 for the Half Round PIP Bracelet
+
120 for the All Around PIPs Bracelet
+
For wrist sizes larger than 8.5"/21 cm
Coppertone Duo PIP Bracelet Kumihimo Kit Transparent colors framed with copper... The Jellyfish Kumihimo earrings are a separate kit available HERE
~ 105 Preciosa PIP Beads
~ 10 g Miyuki Duracoat Metallic 8/0
~ 1 pinch Miyuki Duracoat Metallic 11/0
14 4mm Synthetic Rainbow Hematite
18 inches of 1mm Nylon Satin Cord
8 yd C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord
1 Toggle Clasp 6.2mm Ø- Antique Copper
PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in Kit
Bracelet Kit - Duo PIP Flower Design
Bead & Cord Pack Same as Kit minus PDF Access
Get more PIP beads
- 60 for the Half Round PIP Bracelet
-
120 for the All Around PIPs Bracelet
-
For wrist sizes larger than 8.5"/21 cm
Opalesque Duo PIP Bracelet Kumihimo Kit Transparent colors framed with silver... The Jellyfish Kumihimo earrings are a separate kit available HERE.
~ 105 Preciosa PIP Beads
~ 10 g Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 8/0
~ 1 pinch Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 11/0
14 4mm Synthetic Rainbow Hematite
18 inches of 1mm Nylon Satin Cord
8 yd C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord
1 Toggle Clasp 6.2mm Ø- Antique Silver
PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in Kit
Bracelet Kit - Duo PIP Flower Design
Bead & Cord Pack Same as Kit minus PDF Access
Get more PIP beads
+ 60 for the Half Round PIP Bracelet
+
120 for the All Around PIPs Bracelet
+
For wrist sizes larger than 8.5"/21 cm
Sapphira Duo PIP Bracelet Kumihimo Kit Transparent colors framed with graphite... The Jellyfish Kumihimo earrings are a separate kit available HERE
~ 105 Preciosa PIP Beads
~ 10 g Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 8/0
~ 1 pinch Miyuki Metallic Seed Beads 11/0
14 4mm Synthetic Hematite
18 inches of 1mm Nylon Satin Cord
8 yd C-Lon Fine Weight Bead Cord
1 Toggle Clasp 6.2mm Ø- Black Oxide
PDF Manual - Instructions/Link in Kit
Bracelet Kit - Duo PIP Flower Design
Bead & Cord Pack Same as Kit minus PDF Access
Get more PIP beads
+ 60 for the Half Round PIP Bracelet
+
120 for the All Around PIPs Bracelet
+
For wrist sizes larger than 8.5"/21 cm
Tool Bags
All the tools for this kumihimo project in a bag... In addition you will need scissors, micro-tip pruning snip, Fray Check for self needles, plus an adhesive to attach the clasp such as Poly Zap Super Glue, Zap Jewelry Gel or Devcon 5-Minute Epoxy. An awl with a wood handle can be usefull if you need to break a bead that has been added out of sequence.
The scissors, micro-tip snip, and paperclip are not included
Thick Mini Kumihimo with Beads Tool Bag
Left: Zipper Bag 9 x 8 x 2 inches
(23 x 20 x 5 cm)
Right: Open Bag 8 x 7 x 2.5 (20 x 17 x 7 cm)
Your choice of bag with satin edges to take your project on the go. Plus:
1 Thick or Double Density Mini Kumihimo Disk 4.25 inch in Ø
8 Small EZ-Bobs
1 Weighted EZ-Bob
1 Mini-Clamp
1 Bead Mat
$14.00 each#ThickMiniKB-ToolBag
Fray Check
Perfect for self needles - superior to super glue or nail polish. It does not leave much of a residue on the fingers when smoothing along the thread, and the residue can be washed or rubbed away easily. The alcohol evaporates and the product dries on the thread. When opening the bottle for the first time, poke a hole in the tip with a fine pin. Allow 5-10 minutes to dry.
$5.00 each#ADH-FCK 0.75oz./22.5 ml.
Made in the U.S.
Poly Zap Super Glue
For Nylon Cords - Great for the ends of braids as it penetrates to glue in the core. Use it sparingly, a little goes a long way. It also works well to glue the end clasps. It dries quickly as most super glues. Always wipe the top of the bottle before replacing the cap, store it upright and pierce the top with a thin needle when the flow is restricted. This product has a limited shelf-life of about a year.
$8.75 each 0.75oz./22.5 ml.
Wooden Handle Awl
7" long with a point profile perfect for breaking seed beads off the cord without damaging the cord. Made in Pakistan.
Use a wood block, insert point right into the seed bead that needs to be broken. This tool is very useful for kumihimo and for tubular bead crochet ropes.
$3.95 each
Kumihimo PIP Bead Bracelet with 4 Variations Manual - PDF Access
$12.00 each #PDF-KB-PIPBeads
25 page PDF document with over 50 pictures and charts. 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 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 or necklaces, make as many as you wish, but if you use the designs in the PDF or website as is, without any changes, assign the design credit to Marion Jewels in Fiber.
Copyrights -These instructions are copyrighted. Do not duplicate the instructions either in print or in an electronic manner. These instructions are for personal use only. If you would like to use these instructions to teach, buy PDFs or kits for your students. When purchasing the kit or PDF listed above, it is assumed that you agree with the copyright terms of this document included in the kit. As to making bracelets or necklaces, make as many as you wish, but if you use the designs in the PDF or website as is, without any changes, assign the design credit to Marion Jewels in Fiber. Thanks for understanding!
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