Nancy Peterson’s kumihimo braids
Nancy Peterson, of Beaver Island Jewelry, has mastered the art of making kumihimo braids to show off her lampwork beads. What a fabulous idea! Check out more of Nancy’s designs at her website. Nancy graciously allowed me to share some of her designs here.

Kumihimo necklace in browns and beiges with a lampwork bead and wire bail

Kumihimo necklace, in a choker length with lampwork beads

Some of the variety of frogs that Nancy makes


Two of Nancy’s bracelets in browns and beiges
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June 20th, 2007 at 12:38 pm
Awesome work Nancy!!! Love those little frogs too. You inspired me to try it and I like it!! Nice and simple, moving cords around a disk, very relaxing too.
June 21st, 2007 at 1:57 pm
Thanks! And thanks Cyndi for showing some of my Kumihimo cords and lampwork beads!
I’m making lots more and just put a bracelet on my web site. Having fun!!
June 21st, 2007 at 2:32 pm
Well, thank *you* for sharing these beauties with us, Nancy!
October 12th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
I was wondering if you have directions for the closure with the bead and what looks like part of the braid. Would love to learn that and cut back on $$ for clasps, although the bead could cost more…LOL Look forward to hearing from you.
October 12th, 2008 at 8:43 pm
Hi Nancy! I’m not writing Bead Arts anymore. Please come visit Jewelry & Beading and we’ll see if anyone over there can help you
http://www.jewelryandbeading.com