cabochon

Inspiration works both ways!

One of my aims is to inspire people to develop their braiding skills and to explore the wonderful world of kumihimo. It gives me great pleasure to see people learning new skills and of course, I enjoy being able to show my work and new ideas to an appreciative audience. However, inspiration is not just one way traffic and a …

Lovely Labradorite kumihimo

When the postman arrived with the kit for these designs I nearly dropped it because of the unexpected weight of a huge collection of stunning labradorite cabochons! This stone really comes into its own when cut in the cabochon shape because you get not only the amazing play of colour through the stone, but you are able to see wonderful patterns. …