So does the shape make any difference? I wouldn't think so. Eleanor Deyeson On Fri, 28 Feb 2014 08:05:20 -0600, Amberly Brown <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >It actually refers to the discs. Typically around 5-6" across, with little >notches around the sides to put the threads in and a hole in the middle for >the braid to hang as you make it. These are "travel" or "toy" versions, if >you want a lot of braid you really want some kind of stand. > >Here is an example from walmart: > >http://www.walmart.com/ip/Kumihimo-Disk-4.25-Round/32839019 > >YIS, > >Amba > >occasional braider. > > >On Thu, Feb 27, 2014 at 8:42 PM, Clayton Neff <[log in to unmask]>wrote: > >> Lothar wrote: >> >> Walmarts have both round and square for $3 ! >> >> OK, I had to look up what kumihimo was (gotta love the intarwebs). Now >> that I know that, I'm confused about what it being round or square could >> mean, unless that is the cross-section of the cord. If that is the case, >> then the question becomes $3 for what, a foot, a yard, a mile? >> >> Not that I plan on buying any. Just curious. >> >> -- Logan -- >> >