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Mostly as means you might create your best work in your own personal beading cave. I am sure that there is a lot more to learn as well, so if you have any books or websites that you think are just as good or better than the beading answer book, then please comment with links to where i can find them. I have found this an indispensable help when i do beadwork to make jewelry. Why couldnt have had a book lke this to do a book report on at schoo. The book clearly aims to take the reader beyond the basics of peyote stitch covering flat, circular and tubular variations. Classic and contemporary jewelryboth are showcased in irina miechs amazing new book. Answers to every question youll ever ask kindle edition. Solutions to every problem youll ever face, answers to every question youll ever ask ebook written by karen morris. The beading answer book puts to rest the fears of every unstrung beader with illustrated instructions and insightful advice for solving every problem they may face. This is not a very good book for the rawest beginner, nor does it cover the basics of actual knitting or crocheting but you can easily find basic knitting and.
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