Kumihimo braiding stand

Abstract

A kumihimo braiding stand is provided. The stand includes a base formed to support the stand in an upright position. The present invention includes at least one dowel having a top end and a bottom end. The bottom end is secured to the base. A support ring includes a substantially flat upper surface. The lower surface of the support ring secures to the top end of the dowel. The support ring includes a circular outer edge and a circular inner edge forming an opening within. The opening is positioned to align with an opening of a kumihimo braiding disc. The present invention further includes a connector operable to releasably connect the kumihimo braiding disc to the upper surface of the support ring.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A kumihimo braiding stand comprising:
 a base formed to support the stand in an upright position;   at least one dowel comprising a bottom end and a top end, wherein the bottom end is secured to the base;   a support ring comprising an upper surface and a lower surface secured to the at least one dowel, wherein the support ring comprises an inner edge forming an opening positioned to align with an opening of a kumihimo braiding disc; and   a connector operable to releasably connect the kumihimo braiding disc to the upper surface of the support ring.   
     
     
         2 . The kumihimo braiding stand of  claim 1 , further comprising a foam sheet attached to the upper surface of the support ring, wherein the connector is operable to releasably connect the kumihimo braiding disc to the foam sheet. 
     
     
         3 . The kumihimo braiding stand of  claim 2 , wherein the connector comprises a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         4 . The kumihimo braiding stand of  claim 1 , further comprising a cup connected to an upper surface of the base. 
     
     
         5 . The kumihimo braiding stand of  claim 4 , wherein the cup is releasably connected to the upper surface by a hook and loop fastener. 
     
     
         6 . The kumihimo braiding stand of  claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of dowels securing the support ring to the base. 
     
     
         7 . The kumihimo braiding stand of  claim 1 , further comprising a separate dowel secured to the base and separate from the support ring. 
     
     
         8 . The kumihimo braiding stand of  claim 1 , further comprising a foam sheet attached to a bottom surface of the base.