Butterfly Trellis Kumihimo Bracelet

Thursday, July 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET
Maggie Thompson, Maggie T Designs

This elegant bracelet is made with TOHO® size 8 seed beads braided with Czechmate® 2-hole triangle beads in the traditional 8-cord spiral (kongo gumi) braid. The added embellishments are 3mm bicones and Starman® Butterfly Beads. It's finished off with a Cymbal Gyalos®magnetic closure. The finished length of the bracelet is 8" with enough beads included in the kit to make a 9" bracelet.

 

 

Important Workshop Details:

Price
$49.99
Skill Level
All Levels
Prerequisites
Students should be familiar with the basics of braiding the 8-cord spiral (kongo gumi) braid with seed beads as well as finishing off braid ends and adding chain and closures. They should also be familiar with beginner beadweaving techniques.
Those who attended the Demi Demo Kumihimo Bracelet class will be well prepared for this session.
Supplies Students Must Bring

MATERIALS USED FOR BRACELET:
4 48" lengths of Superlon Tex #210 cord; 116 8° TOHO® seed beads Color A (3gr); 152 8° TOHO® seed beads Color B (4gr); 36 2-hole Czechmate® Triangles; 72 3mm crystals; 35 Starman® Butterfly beads; 2 crimp ends (3mm ID); 4 4mm round jump rings; 1 Cymbal Gyalos®magnetic closure; 1 yard One G® thread.

All the supplies above are available as a kit for $50, including shipping within the US. Three different colorways are available. Purchase your kit directly from the instructor at www.maggietdesigns.com. Please order your kit no later than Thursday, July 2, 2026, to ensure it arrives before the live online class.

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
These items are not included in the kit but are available for purchase from the instructor at www.maggietdesigns.com.
The TravellerTM Stand; 6" round foam kumihimo disk; clip-on weight; 8 bobbins; SuperGlue Gel; 2 chain nose pliers; thread burner; Instaneedle® or other thread stiffener; thread wax; scissors.

Name
Butterfly Trellis Kumihimo Bracelet
Technique
Beaded Kumihimo