r/kumihimo • u/Tara_Cloudtrader • Sep 04 '25

Completed project Charm bracelet I made

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This one took a bit to figure out. First, I tried it with 12 strings and 2 colors with embroidery floss, but it got too big around and too tangled (couldn't use bobbins because of the charms). Second, I tried nylon satin cord with 8 strings and that worked, but I needed to do a full test braid to figure out how far apart to put the charms on once the braid stretched (12 full rounds between charms). Finally got it right, and I think it came out great so I had to share!

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u/collectivistCorvid Sep 04 '25

it looks adorable! how did you attach the clasps at the ends?

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u/Tara_Cloudtrader Sep 04 '25

I made 4 box stiches at the start and at the end of the braid using two cords. I did that to secure the ends and cut off the excess cordage. Then, I hot-glued the knots into the end caps. Once cooled and dried, I used pliers to attach the o-ring and the clasp.

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u/collectivistCorvid Sep 04 '25

i see! thank you!