Riverside Bead Box #61 – The Japanese Art of Braiding: Kumihimo
Discover the joy of creativity with the Riverside Bead Box #61 – your monthly dose of beading inspiration!
Each month, Riverside Beads delivers an exclusive subscription box filled with beading kits, creative projects, and step-by-step guides designed to help you learn new skills and explore beautiful jewellery-making techniques.
This Month’s Theme: The Japanese Art of Braiding – Kumihimo
This month’s box celebrates the traditional Japanese craft of Kumihimo, the elegant art of braiding cords and beads into beautiful designs.
Inside, you’ll find everything you need to make a Beaded Kumihimo Heart Decoration, designed by the talented braider Pru McRae.
This festive project is perfect for Christmas décor, handmade gifts, or for adding a touch of elegance and sparkle to your beading creations.
Special Bonus Project
As an extra treat, you’ll also receive a brand-new kit for our sparkling Crystal Beaded Santa – a cheerful and creative design that’s fun to make and perfect for the festive season.
Exclusive Member Bonus
Every Bead Box subscriber receives a free bonus gift each month!
For Box #61, we’re including a set of assorted 2mm beads – the perfect addition to your beading supplies.
And if you purchase this as a one-off box when joining our subscription, you’ll still receive this bonus item – a little extra sparkle just for you.
The Perfect Way to Craft and Celebrate
The Riverside Bead Box #61 is the perfect way to relax, learn, and create this Christmas. Whether you’re new to beading or an experienced crafter, you’ll love exploring new techniques and making beautiful decorations with expert guidance from Pru McRae.
Bead Box Membership Benefits
Join the Riverside Bead Box subscription for just £20 per month with complete flexibility – you can cancel at any time. Subscribers receive their first box the following month, but this festive design can also be purchased now as a one-off box at the special member’s price of £20.
As a Bead Box subscriber, you’ll enjoy:
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A brand-new beading kit delivered every month
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Exclusive monthly discounts on Riverside Beads purchases
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10% off in-store and online all year round
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Free access to our Facebook Beading Club, with project tutorials
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Priority booking & discounts on workshops
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Bonus surprise beading goodies in your box
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Step-by-step printed instructions for every project
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Free UK delivery
Techniques & Tools
Our Bead Boxes cover a variety of beading and jewellery-making styles, including:
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Bead weaving
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Beaded decorations
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Jewellery design
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Kumihimo
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Macramé
… and many more!
Some tools are occasionally included, but we recommend keeping an essential beading kit on hand, which may include:
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Bead weaving thread (e.g. Nymo, KO or Wildfire)
As a subscriber, you’ll also enjoy discounts on essential beading supplies, with special offers sent straight to your inbox.
✨ Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crafter, the Riverside Bead Box is the perfect way to discover new techniques, grow your skills, and enjoy the joy of beading every month.

















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