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Haven’t made any items from the book yet, but there are some interesting ideas.I own 8 other kumihimo books, and would heartily recommend this be added to anyone's kumihimo library. It walks you through several different braids on the disk and plate, rather than just endless color variations on the same round braid as some other books do. So if you are looking for some different structures or ways to play with the braids, you should check this out. As another reviewer on this site noted, the plate/square disk used for reference in this book is the Hamanaka brand which has a different slot layout than the Beadsmith brand, which is more common in the US. If you have a Beadsmith plate, you will need to follow the diagrams rather than the numbering guide for the instructions, but it's not that difficult to do.This book came to me in a timely fashion which was good. Good examples for starting out to learn the steps. Say I want to make a 3/8" cable. approximately how do I use? Say I want to make a 36" Purse handle, how long should I cut the strands? My last complaint is that when I received the book, it came to me in two pieces. The glue didn't hold and the cover actually didn't lay flat, it has a curve to it.Has instructions for several types of braids, cardboard templates attached to cover.xxxI love this book, it has easy to understand information. It is a good book for beginners and more advanced users. From using 4 threads up to 16 threads. The more braids that you do, the simpler process becomes. Hope that everyone has as much fun as I did learning to do Japanese Braiding.This book is the perfect gift for someone just learning how to do this craft.The book offers some beautiful patterns but doesn't give enough information for all the patterns. Especially when you want to increase the number of strands used. It shows how to handle, say 18 strands but doesn't explain how to handle the 24 strands. doesn't help with the number of strands per color or how to lay them out on the disks.Definitely not useful for beginners and difficult if you aren't familiar with writing patterns for Kumihimo. I would recommend choosing another book. Don't waste your money on this unless you are just looking for possible pattern ideas.Excellent book. Goes through all the basics you need to make braids on a disc or plate. Includes beaded braids, zigzag braids, and braiding around a central cord or wire.Instructions are all on a single page - makes life much easier.Also includes how to set up the colours to get specific cord patterns - not all books do this.One of the best Kumihimo books ive used. This book has a great range of diffrent style braids and patterns, far more so than my other books on the subject. The instructions are also very easy to understand and the colour step-by-step photos are wonderfully clear and easy to follow.The book includes a flat and round cardboard version of the Kumihimo braiding boards to get you started. Although I cannot suggest getting yourself one each of the foam versions straight off. They make this form of Japanese braiding very simple to do!XLots of fabulous patterns to follow. Has really helped me expand my braiding skills. Good value for money and perfect for my crafting business. Delivery was on time. Nothing other than positive things to report about seller and product. What more can you ask for?This book far exceeded my expectations in variety with clear easy to follow instructions. Braids for all occasions and uses a crafters must have.Liked the book initially and made some lovely kumihimo braids only problem is, is that they don't give you the instructions on where you need to place your chords/strings when you do an increase eg you have the instructions on where to place the coloured cords for an 16 string chevron and the pattern you have to follow which will be the same for an increase for 24 strings but they don't tell you how to place the extra strings and I have tried numerous times and it just doesn't work