Top 10 Kumihimo Projects From The Soft Flex Company YouTube Channel

Top 10 Kumihimo Projects From The Soft Flex Company YouTube Channel

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…
Top 10 Craft Wire Projects From The Soft Flex Company YouTube Channel

Top 10 Craft Wire Projects From The Soft Flex Company YouTube Channel

Top 10 Craft Wire Projects From The Soft Flex Company YouTube Channel Soft Flex Craft Wire is a high quality, permanently colored copper wire. It is resistant to scratching, peeling and marring. This is due to the special enameling process used to coat the wire to produce the wide spectrum of colors we offer. After the enamel is applied, the wire is then clear coated to prevent tarnishing. B…
Free Beading Project Idea: Green Garnet Multi-Strand Necklace and Ring

Free Beading Project Idea: Green Garnet Multi-Strand Necklace and Ring

Green Garnet Multi-Strand Necklace and Ring Designer Virginia Magdaleno Skill Level Intermediate Materials Soft Flex Beading Wire, .019 Diameter - 1 spool 18 gauge Silver Plated Soft Flex Craft Wire - 1 spool 24 gauge Silver Plated Soft Flex Craft Wire - 1 spool 1x1mm Gold Filled Crimp Tubes - 1 pkg 2x2mm Gold Filled Crimp Tubes - 1 pkg…
Learn How To Make Handcrafted Rings With Craft Wire

Learn How To Make Handcrafted Rings With Craft Wire

Let's learn how to make some handmade rings! Today, we are exploring wire rings (rings designed using  Craft Wire). These free projects may seem a little daunting for beginners. But, our videos are gentle and easy to follow. You will not be lost as you work. To kick things off, we will show you a rose ring that is so simple. If you have a ring mandrel - or something you can use…
Learn How To Make A Captured Bead Ring With Craft Wire

Learn How To Make A Captured Bead Ring With Craft Wire

Make A Captured Bead Ring Using Soft Flex Craft Wire This captured bead wire ring is quick and easy in this step-by-step jewelry making tutorial. Watch James Browning, Soft Flex Company's resident Craft Wire expert, use bare copper Craft Wire for wire working to make your own personal ring. Supplies: 18ga Soft Flex Craft Wire in Bare Copper Round Bead Ring Mandrel or Dowel…
How To Make Kumihimo Jewelry With Craft Wire

How To Make Kumihimo Jewelry With Craft Wire

Kumihimo boards are incredibly versatile. They are great for making braids with fiber, beading string, and silk. But, did you know you can also use a stiffer wire on them? Soft Flex employee, James Browning, wanted to see what kind of designs he could create with his favorite wire - Craft Wire. It turns out that Craft Wire is a fantastic design option. If you have not worked…