Top 10 Kumihimo Projects From The Soft Flex Company YouTube Channel
Kumihimo means 'gathered threads' in Japanese. It is a form of braiding. Kumihimo braids can be used to create decorative lace, cords, jewelry or clothing accessories.
Historically, Kumihimo braids have been used in Samurai armor and weaponry. The braids were used as a functional knit for their armor pieces. Decorativ…
Make Paper Beads For Handmade Holidays
Have you ever made your own paper beads? What a neat and simple project! When my kiddo was about 10 years old he was really intrigued with this process, so, I would say it's a great project to do with kids. I created two free printables for the beads shown that you may download and use (links below), but you may also repurpose magazines, book pages…
Kit Day has arrived! This is going to be a fun one! Sara is going to unbox our Fall Masterpiece Design Kit (Sold Out) and make some amazing jewelry, live on Facebook. We just released our latest kit - the White Christmas Design Kit. If you love the blustery chill of a white and silver Christmas, you will adore this gorgeous collection of beading supplies. And since it is almost…
We hope you joined us this week for some insightful jewelry making videos. This recap is a splash of fall and a dash of winter magic . We designed jewelry using our 2020 Fall/Winter Pantone collections. These colors are brilliant for seasonal jewelry, holiday crafting, Boho necklaces and so much more. Stay fashionable this winter with Pantone! We also looked at some playful …
Make Bead Jewelry with 2020 Fall/Winter Pantone Color-Military OliveThis week on Free Spirit Beading with Kristen Fagan, let's created a mixed media jewelry design that incorporates bead stringing, crimping and wire wrapping for a variety of textures and interest. This tutorial used the Military Olive Pantone Bead Strand & Pantone Bead Mix exclusive to Soft Flex Company with Hammertone Ring C…
Would you like to learn how to make Halloween jewelry? We have some great craft ideas for children of all ages. Today, we are looking at the fun side of Halloween. We are making jewelry with the soft colors of candy corn and charming Teeny Tiny Beads. We are leaving the gothic horror look to the pros and embracing the campy side of the most ghoulish holiday of the year. Add an ad…