Kumihimo braiding disks and plates are also known as marudai (maru dai) and takadai (taka dai). The Japanese art of making kumihimo cord started as a form of finger-loop braiding. Eventually, braiding plates and disks were invented that allow artisans to make more complex braids in a shorter amount of time. These Kumihimo crafting tools will help you create your own beautiful multistrand braided jewelry cord in whatever colors suit your current needs! Bob-EEZ locking bobbins work great with kumihimo plates to help keep your threads from unraveling or getting tangled, and draw plates are sometimes used to smooth and refine the final braid shape. Popular kumihimo materials include:
Check out the Kumihimo archive in our blog for ideas, and feel free to post questions at the end!
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The Beadsmith Double Density 32 Slot Kumihimo Disk, For Japanese Braiding and Cording 6 Inches, White
The Beadsmith$7.57Beginner or expert, this Kumihimo Double Density Disk from Brand-The Beadsmith is the perfect tool for all your jewelry and cording needs. Its thicker and more robust design creates added tension, allowing for smooth braiding with Tex 135 S-Lon, #12... -
EURO TOOL Rosewood Drawplate (Each)
EURO TOOL$8.76See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help! -
Lazee Daizee Drawplate, Round Hole (Each)
$8.96See Related Products links (below) for similar items and additional jewelry-making supplies that are often used with this item. Questions? E-mail us for friendly, expert help!