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What do you think - Braiding ?

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Whizzz · 08/08/2007 20:39

I have been playing with wool & ribbons today two test pieces!
Its Japanese braiding or Kumihimo & I thought of incorporating beads into it for necklaces / bracelets.

WHat do you think ? Too hairy / tickly

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rantinghousewife · 08/08/2007 21:16

Bracelets would be good, they're very pretty, I think maybe necklaces may be a tickly. It would depend on the wool, you could have a tinker with the ribbons and beads on necklaces. They are pretty tho' and the rest of your stuff is amazing.

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Whizzz · 08/08/2007 21:53

Thanks I suppose its a bit like a fluffy scarf ! I'm trying all sorts of combinations of ribbon, thread & wools

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Califrau · 08/08/2007 21:57

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PestoMonster · 08/08/2007 21:58

They remind me of the caterpillar dd2 found on the lid of our composter bin this afternoon

PestoMonster · 08/08/2007 22:05

Meant to add, in a nice way

Gingermonkey · 08/08/2007 23:18

oooh, pretty. I have seen bracelets like this with beads on and they look lovely. My friend wears one all the time, it is like a big long string and is wrapped around her wrist quite a few times. Is it difficult to do?

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Whizzz · 09/08/2007 08:49

Pesto - LOL - I could call them my "Caterpillar Range"

Gingermonkey - it's actualy really easy but don't tell anyone

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Dior · 09/08/2007 08:50

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Whizzz · 09/08/2007 09:52

I'm not sure whether to put beads into the braid or just use them to hang things off ??

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Gingermonkey · 09/08/2007 18:12

I think beads in the braid, like pearls (but cheaper coz then it'd cost you a fortune to make!!!, lol!)

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Whizzz · 09/08/2007 18:31

there are a few beads threaded onto the wool on the bottom one, but you can't see them as the ribbon is too thick really.
I'm after some thick chunky wool next

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yorkshirepudding · 09/08/2007 18:34

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Whizzz · 09/08/2007 18:35

It could be used for all sorts of stuff - edging, bag handles, tie backs, hair ties.....

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yorkshirepudding · 09/08/2007 18:36

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Whizzz · 10/08/2007 10:07

thanks - any knitters know if you can get really thick chunky wool & what its called?

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rantinghousewife · 10/08/2007 19:26

Whizz, are you talking proper 100% wool?

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Whizzz · 10/08/2007 19:51

not sure - I have in my mind thick almost felty stuff (like dreadlocks !!) and then some delicate ribbon to contrast ??

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rantinghousewife · 10/08/2007 19:54

Do you mean similiar to twilleys freedom wool here

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Whizzz · 10/08/2007 19:58

hmmm yes, maybe - I have this picture of mossy green wool / ribbons ...... and then putting natural type colours with it....

(I have many of these beady visions, few ever happen )

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rantinghousewife · 10/08/2007 20:03

More like the beige at the bottom here or the stuff that you can buy and dye if you want to second one down

rantinghousewife · 10/08/2007 20:04

The one called Jacob.

rantinghousewife · 10/08/2007 20:06

Or Bella scroll down the page

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Whizzz · 10/08/2007 20:10

hmmm - I need a trip to a wool shop !

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rantinghousewife · 10/08/2007 20:10

Lol!!

Tillyboo · 11/08/2007 14:19

I like them but wonder if they might be a bit tickly.

I love your amethyst and jade necklace, it's fab !