Description:

This Kusari Tsunagi Braided necklace is really fun. The Artsy Craftsy "Piano" pendant is casual and the necklace looks great with denim.  It is made up in Spruce Luxury Italian Soutache paired with Navy Kumihimo Nylon Satin. The Porcelain accent beads are a nice finishing touch. The Pendant is attached with a self-loop Lark's Head Knot.

For those of you that haven't tried it, the Soutache is a delight to braid with. I make an effort to keep the Soutache flat while I am braiding and I think this makes the finished braid more spectacular! The braiding sequence is very smooth and repetitive and very enjoyable. I have learned to hold the disk in my right hand and I manipulate the elements on the disk with my left hand. Really easy. One handed braiding!

The instructions are written for a 24" to 25" necklace (depending on braider differences). You can easily make the neck several inches shorter depending where you attach the end caps . It’s your choice. Some people like a longer necklace and some like their necklaces shorter. There is flexibility.

Kit Includes:

• Luxury Italian Soutache (6 yards)

• Kumihimo Nylin Satin Cord (6 yards)

• Handpainted Piano Blues Pendant (43mm x 26mm x 5mm, hole 5mm)

• Porcelain Accent Pony Bead

• Porcelain Accent Cheerio Bead

• 6mm All-in-one Magnetic Clasp 

• Instructions with Photos

You will need: Kumihimo Disk (I recommend the BeadSmith Mini), 8 bobbins, tape measure, 1 1/2 oz counterweight, Fray Block (available at craft and fabric stores), sharp scissors and glue to attach magnetic clasp. I use WeldBond Universal Glue but you may use whatever you like. I get WeldBond at Michaels Craft Stores or Ace Hardware (try online). I use the standard thickness disk. I think a thick disk has too much "grab" on the Soutache. 

You should know: This kit assumes you that you are familiar with and can successfully braid the Kusari Tsunagi Braid. If you aren't sure, I have a great Kusari Tsunagi Instant Download Tutorial on my website. 

While the instructions are written for a disk, they are easily adaptable to the Marudai.