This braid came out nice. 1mm satin cord again. 4 each of red and black. It started out life as a rectangle braid. I quickly discovered that the design I chose had too many resets of the cords, for my minimal patience, when using a disk. To use up the cord on the bobbins I just switched to a simple round braid. Instead of the normal smooth spiral, it step-spirals. I like it.
My marudai(braiding loom) arrived this past week. I set up my cords Friday but didn't sit down with it until this morning. I may be in love. I thoroughly enjoyed the process. The smooth motion, the rhythm....the speed! I only warped enough cord for an 18" braid so it went too quickly. I was actually disappointed to run out of warp! I just finished winding my next warp, much longer this time. I need/want a cord to bind my tablet weaving cards. The one I am using is a bit too short/thick.
I am headed to the hardware store late this week. I hope to pick up everything I need for a backstrap loom (the wood parts only) and copper to make a tablet loom. I hope to have enough time to swing by the fabric shop, to see if they have any crochet threads or embroidery floss I can use as I am craving color options.
Now I'm off to attempt to mark some things off my 10' long to-do list.
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