How to Finish a Kumihimo Braid to Fit into a Larger Clasp or Cord End

- In this video you will learn how to bulk up a smaller Kumihimo braid that has been made with S-Lon Size 18 to allow it to fit into a clasp or cord end. This technique will help your cord ends fit snuggly for a better, more secure finish.

Designer: Kat Silvia

You can find the supplies in this video at Beadaholique.com:

Cord End, Temple Dome 14.5mm, Fits 6mm Cord, Antiqued Silver, 2 Pieces, By TierraCast
SKU: FCR-4282


E6000 Industrial Strength Glue Adhesive (0.18 fl oz)
SKU: XTL-1054


BeadSmith Tools, Thread Snips 4.25 Inches Long, 1 Piece
SKU: XTL-5614


Zola Elements Tassel with Pagoda Style Metal Cap 85mm, 2 Pieces, Antiqued Rhodium / Black
SKU: PZE-193


Super-Lon (S-Lon) Cord - Size #18 Twisted Nylon - Periwinkle Blue / 77 Yards
SKU: XCR-4325


Super-Lon (S-Lon) Cord - Size #18 Twisted Nylon - Dark Red (77 Yard Spool)
SKU: XCR-4612


Toho Round Seed Beads 8/0 332 'Gold Lustered Raspberry' 8 Gram Tube
SKU: JSH-0099


Toho Seed Beads, Round 8/0 #YPS0015 'Hybrid ColorTrends: Metallic Riverside', 8 Grams
SKU: JSH-0234


Silver Plated Open Jump Rings 5mm 20 Gauge (x100)
SKU: FJR-5150


TierraCast Maker's Collection, Forged Toggle Clasp Set, Silver Tone
SKU: FCL-1765


BeadSmith Cord Ends, Barrel with Ring 12mm, Fits 6.5mm Cord, 4 Pieces, Silver Plated
SKU: FCR-1607


Beadsmith Silver Plated Barrel Cord Ends With Ring 10mm Long - Fits Up To 3mm Cord (4)
SKU: FCR-1601

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