The Ginger Tabby

05/03/2015

My first creation in way too long. My new badge holder for work.

05/29/2013

Thanks for all the recent LIKES! I am slowly recovering, feeling better every day, and I hope to regain my creativity soon! I have lots of ideas, but turning them into reality takes a little bit more energy than I can conjure right now. I have a great support system and I will be back in action, creating awesomeness, soon! Thanks again!

04/15/2013

My heart breaks for those injured and affected in Boston.

04/13/2013

Many of you know I've been struggling with health issues and it's been months since I've felt creative enough to sit down with a kumihimo project. I'm thinking about starting a bracelet soon. I have some beautiful new beads and stones. Any color suggestions?

03/26/2013

Rose gold and pink Swarovski pearl ring and earring set donated to the Van Rensselaer Elementary drama club for their raffle

11/19/2012

My Carnelian Chip Kumihimo bracelet appears in the December issue of Bead Trends!

09/08/2012

08/11/2012

Did You Know.... that you can add this page to a special interest list of your choosing by clicking the tab next to the LIKE button and selecting "add to interest lists".... then you can always see my posts and photos when YOU want to see them.

07/08/2012

Much truth to this.... in case you were wondering :)

07/05/2012

Just finished these custom wire ball earrings! Posts on top and drops with handcrafted ear wires below! Another satisfied (and stylish) customer!

06/26/2012

Come see what's new at The Ginger Tabby! Use the code FBFRIENDS and get 10% off your order! http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheGingerTabby?ref=si_shop

Welcome to The Ginger Tabby! Thanks for stopping by. I hope you enjoy my one-of-a-kind jewelry creations and that you tell your friends. Be sure

06/24/2012

Kumihimo is a Japanese form of braid-making. Cords and ribbons are made by interlacing strands. The term Kumihimo in the Japanese language means the gathering of threads. The literal translation of kumihimo means the ”coming together (kumi) of threads (himo)”. This technique involves using several highly developed looms for specific types of braids. A modern kumihimo disk made of firm but flexible foam plastic with notches can also be used as a portable marudai. The disks have 32 notches that create the tension that is usually created by tama on a marudai. The disks are convenient but are not as versatile as the marudai. On a marudai, any thickness or amount of string can be used, but on a disk only 32 or fewer strand braids can be made. Also, marudai can make many types of braids, such as flat, four sided, and hollow. There are also rectangular foam cards, especially suitable for making flat braids. In my beaded braids, each bead is painstakingly placed with precision during the braiding process. TheGingerTabby.Etsy.com