 | I love art glass! It is all so beautiful. When I buy a piece I cannot wait to make a great piece of jewelry so that I can wear it and have others admire it as well. This tribute project is made on a Japanese Marudai braiding table. The literal translation for Marudai is “round table” and that exactly what it is—a round table about three feet high with a small hole in its center. While making this project you will learn both how to set up the Marudai and how to do the actual braiding. Your efforts will result in a charming round beaded rope upon which you can show off the special fish and bubble bead set. Making the Kumihimo necklace is so very fast that you will no doubt want to make lots of them. Also, learning this technique and the use of the Marudai will then allow you to continue with many more advanced projects. Additional Supplies Required: Small sharp scissors, tape measure, New super glue or Hypo glue, marudai braiding table, eight 85 gram tama (bobbins), small drawstring bag, weights for the bag equaling about 270 grams, ½ roll of quarters, utility “S” hook, chop stick. $72.00 |
