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Publications for use with the Kumihimo Disk and Plate |   The Thirty-Seven Interlacements of Hira Kara Gumi by Rosalie Neilson is created with graphics from Braid Runner, the book describes how the binary code can be used to predict unique two-color designs out of a possible 254. It is a limited edition book of 500 copies, each signed and numbered, presenting research into unique design possibilities of kumihimo. The book, based on a model of a Japanese folded page book, has 60 folded pages, and measures 4-1/4" wide by 6-3/4" tall. The artwork on the cover is representative of the stitched-and-silk binding of Japanese books. | 
Use Rosalie Neilson's Braid Runner to explore the infinite design possibilities of fourteen different 8 element braids. Change colors, test all the possibilities and print out your designs. Or print templates in black and white and hand color your own patterns. There is an on-line tutorial. CD, Windows or Virtual PC, $35.00 |  More Necklaces Braided on the Kumihimo Disk by Karen Desousa.
More projects and tips for making and finishing beautiful braids for beginners and experienced braiders. The book revisits the round braid (for beginners) and adds seed beads and finishes without findings and introduces some new braids for beautiful necklaces.
Self published, soft cover, 35 pages, full color illustrations. $21.95.
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European Loop Braiding: Investigations and Results by Noémi Speiser, Joy Boutrup and others; Part I Orthodox and unorthodox exchanging of loops in co-operation
Find and friend and braid! This monograph deals exclusively with the technique of exchanging loops between two braiders.
Contents are as follows: Section 1: The techniques of exchanging by Noémi Speiser, Technical glossary and conventions, Sources and the Main text. Section 2: Unorthodox exchanging in loop braiding by Joy Boutrup, Introduction and definition, Interpretation of the instructions, Recipes with unorthodox exchanges, Braids with unorthodox passages and unorthodox exchange, Braids with orthodox passages in connections with unorthodox exchange, Conclusion, Bibliography, Appendix.
Imported, black and white and color photos, 40 pages. $25.00
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European Loop Braiding: Investigations and Results; by Noémi Speiser, Joy Boutrup and others; Part II Instructions for Letter Braids in 17th Century Manuscripts
Who needs the Internet, send Letter Braids instead! Noémi Speiser pioneered the work in this area and Joy Boutrup offers her solutions to the questions that remained concerning these braids.
Contents are as follows: Instruction for Letter Braids in 17th Century Manuscripts: Preface by Noémi Speiser, Introduction, Letter braids, Types of Instructions, Verbal Instructions, Instruction in charts, Charts in the Nun's Book, Conclusion; A purse with a letter braid; Braids on a purse in the Bavarian National Museum; Bibliography. Appendix: Texts for letter braids, Braiding procedures for the verbal instructions, Braiding procedures for 14 loops, Braiding procedures for the charts in the Nun's Book.
Imported, black and white and color photos, 64 pages. $33.00
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