Kumihimo Instructional Pattern Level 2 - (with YouTube Video Tutorial - Class) Oimatsu Ropes With Focal Beads (Marudai)

In this Second in the Series, the first is Oimatsu Rope Pattern Level One, you will receive instructions and Pattern/Tutorial for Kumihimo braiders with advanced skills working with beaded braid structures on a Marudai stand. Prerequisites include the Level One Oimatsu Tutorial, and Kumihimo skills including extensive Marudai braiding, attaching 16 Tama, and adding/adjusting counterweights while braiding. 

We cover Intermediate Kumihimo braiding concepts with detailed photos and provide step-by-step instructions, YouTube video examples, technical insights and tips to create a unique braided Oimatsu Beaded braid. We plan on supplementing this Braiding Pattern with additional videos and links. The braid structures covered here include Continuous Beaded Braids (CBB), Edo-Yatsu, and Oimatsu Gumi (16 strands). Akalei Designs also retails finished products at: https://www.akaleidesigns.com/

• This Pattern is intended for use by Intermediate to Advanced Kumihimo Braiders. We have written THREE Oimatsu Beaded Braid Patterns. Each Pattern builds off the FIRST, and are sold in successively more complicated sequences - Pattern Level 1. then Pattern Level 2 incorporates Oimatsu with Focal Beads and Pattern Level 3 (pending revisions 10/2025) uses Large Hole Beads and a unique BEADED EDO YATSU Ending

This braid structure using beads is somewhat complex so an Advanced to Intermediate Kumihimo Braider on a Marudai is preferred if considering purchasing this digital pattern. In addition due to the number of beads involved using a bead spinner for loading of thousands of size 11/0 to 8/0 seed beads is useful but not required.

This pattern will result in a 18’ to 35” long necklace (it can be longer or shorter by adjusting the number of beads). NOTE: Users should be comfortable with winding Tama with beaded cords onto a Marudai, and adjusting counterweights as you braid is also important. I can provide 30 - 60 minute Zoom sessions to help you in the assembly or instruction of braiding.

This listing is for a PDF Pattern Level 2 Instructions ONLY to make this "Glass Beaded Hawaiian Oimatsu Rope”with Focal Beads by Randy Spicocchi of Akalei Designs. If you need to purchase materials and need suggestions please send me a direct message to determine if I can assist you in acquiring these unique beads or combinations.

This tutorial is 20+ pages, with photos, all the details and step-by-step instructions you need to create your necklace with tips to help make this easier. This is a PDF Tutorial only, materials/finished materials are NOT included. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open and/or view a PDF file.

If you prefer we can join together to do a Zoom meeting for 30 minutes to review and help out with the pattern and production. Zoom time is billed at $30 for 30 minutes. Please email me at info@akaleidesigns.com for an Zoom Appointment or for questions on this pattern. 

Copyright ©2023 Akalei Designs/Kumihimo Rhythms/Randy Spicocchi. Oimatsu Rope TM All rights reserved. These instructions are for your personal use only. Please do not copy, distribute, lend or teach this pattern without the express written consent of the author. Reproduction and distribution of these instructions in whole or in part, in any form, without the author’s consent is strictly prohibited. If you sell your completed braid please remember to credit Akalei Designs (copyright owner) for this design.