The Dazzle-it line has brought 30 new fabulous colours of rattail to the John Bead line up! Where to start? There are metallics, pastels and brights featured in 3 new sizes ; 1mm , 2mm and 3mm
Rattail is a wonderful stringing material. On its own, it can used to showcase any number of beading styles.
However, in a group, magic can happen.
John Bead is launching a new group of products dedicated to the Japanese art of braiding: Kumihimo. “Kumihimo cord was first created by a form of finger-loop braiding. The most prominent historical use of the cords was by samurai as both a functional and decorative way to lace their armour and their horses’ armor. Kumihimo cords are now used as ties on haori jackets and obijimes, which are used for tying on an obi (kimono sash).”
So, can this John Bead bloggger (me) learn an ancient skill in order to create fabulous pieces to show off on line? In just a few days?
Yes!
In one hour I made this! Imagine what I can make after a week! Stay tuned!
