Kumihimo with Wire

I use a Kumihimo disc and wire to make jewellery. It is easy to do and very addictive - but in a good way! Once you get going, it only takes about an hour to make a bracelet.

My instructions include bracelets and earrings, pendants and necklaces.

I explain how to play around with colours, perhaps alternating 2 colours or working so one colour appears on one side and another colour on the other. You can even create rainbow effects. Up to 10 colours can be used, but my favoured quick way is to use 2 ends each of 5 colours. I sell packs of 5 random colours which are ready cut to length (see below)

As well as instructions, wire and a disc, you'll need a straight cable needle or a hand knitting needle to work around - you may already have one.

To turn your work into jewellery, you'll need a clasp - choose from various types - everyone has their favourite, and glue as well. I have limited stock of E6000, but 2 part Araldite or other gap filling glues for metal will work fine.

Colours shown here are:
Antique Silver (out of stock), Champagne, Baby Pink, Bright Violet, Wine, Opaque Violet (matt finish), Red, Salmon (duller paler red - not shown)

Colours shown here are:
Supa Grey (out of stock), Supa Green, Vivid Green, Opaque Green (matt finish), Emerald, Leaf Green, Chartreuse

Colours shown here are:
Light Purple, Cerise, Bright Red, Burnt Orange, Shell Pink, Silver.