Kumihimo Tutorial

Amsler Art Room2 minutes read

An art teacher at Mass Penomet Middle School teaches students how to make kumihimo, a popular weaving activity using individual boards and colorful strings. The process involves creating a kumihimo disk, weaving with eight colored strings, ensuring consistency, and finishing with a unique pattern or design for bracelets and decorative items.

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  • Kumihimo, taught by Resina Amsler, is a weaving technique using a simple cardboard disk and yarn, making it a popular and engaging activity for students with spare time in elementary and middle schools.
  • The process involves knotting eight strings, weaving them in color pairs on the disk, and creating intricate braids by moving strings clockwise or counterclockwise, offering a creative outlet with endless pattern possibilities for students to enjoy.

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Recent questions

  • How can I make a kumihimo disk?

    Cut a cardboard circle, mark points, make notches, and a center hole for weaving.

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Kumihimo Weaving: Simple and Addictive Craft

  • Resina Amsler, an art teacher at Mass Penomet Middle School, demonstrates how to make kumihimo, a simple and addictive weaving activity suitable for students with free time.
  • Students are provided with individual weaving boards and in-progress weavings to work on during spare moments, making it a popular activity among elementary and middle school students.
  • To create a kumihimo disk, start with a cardboard circle, mark equidistant points, then make notches for yarn placement and a hole in the center for weaving.
  • Use eight pieces of string, knot them together, and insert the knot through the center of the disk, separating the strings into color pairs for weaving.
  • Begin weaving by alternating colors, moving strings clockwise or counterclockwise to create a braid that grows in length as you continue.
  • Ensure strings remain detangled to prevent complications, alternate colors consistently, and adjust string positioning if needed to maintain a clear weaving pattern.
  • Finish the braid by unhooking the strings from the disk, tying a knot at the end, and trimming excess string to create a bracelet or decorative item.
  • Advanced kumihimo can involve up to eight colors, with different setups resulting in varied patterns, offering endless creative possibilities for students to explore.
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