Helen Deighan has produced an easy-to-follow book on Japanese braiding using Kumihimo disks and plates, templates for which are printed on the cover flap ready to be cut out and used. There are ideas for bracelets, necklaces, bag handles and much more.An easy to follow guide to producing beautiful Japanese braids using Kumihimo disks and plates; templates for which are printed on the cover flap ready to be cut out and used. There is advice on the yarns or threads to use, arranging the threads on the disk or plate, producing many different types of braid, braiding with beads, finishing off and using the braids to make bracelets, necklaces, bag handles and much more.Packed with new ideas for using the wonderful Kumihimo tools - including adding beads as you braid Templates for the Kumihimo disks and plates are printed on the cover flap ready to be cut out and used Easy to follow instructions teach you step-by-step how to make beautiful braids using the Kumihimo disks and plates Beautifully illustrated with colour photographs and drawings