6 Cord Hollow Braid
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A variation on the traditional kumihimo braid, the hollow braid or ido yatsu, offers a slimmer and quicker-to-make option by removing two cords, providing more versatility in projects and accommodating wire in the center. Thicker cords may require weights during braiding, with specific recommendations based on cord thickness, while the braid's appearance changes with each sequence of moves.
Insights
- Removing two cords from the traditional kumihimo braid creates a slimmer and faster-to-make hollow braid, expanding the range of possibilities for kumihimo projects.
- The technique of braiding around wire in the hollow braid allows for a more open center, showcasing the adaptability and versatility of this innovative variation introduced by Pro McCray.
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What is a hollow braid?
A hollow braid is a variation of the traditional kumihimo braid that is typically made with eight or sixteen cords.
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Summary
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Slimmer, quicker hollow braid enhances versatility.
- Pro McCray introduces a variation on the traditional kumihimo braid called the hollow braid or ido yatsu, typically made with eight or sixteen cords.
- By removing two cords from the traditional braid, a slimmer and quicker-to-make braid is achieved, offering additional versatility in kumihimo projects.
- The braid, when made without a center, closes up, but braiding around wire would open the center to accommodate it.
- The braid is created by setting up the disc with cords in pairs evenly spaced around it, with clockwise and anti-clockwise movements.
- Thicker cords require weights during braiding, with specific weight recommendations provided based on cord thickness, and the braid's appearance changes with each sequence of moves.
