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You've already mastered scrapbooking and all its wonderful elements. You're an accomplished knitter and your pets have the hats to prove it. Even your floral arrangements are the envy of your local florist. Looking for a new challenge? Beading just may be the thing.The origin of beads date back thousands of years, where according to Janet Coles, in “Beads: An Exploration of Bead Traditions Around the World,” writes, “The earliest known beads, made of teeth and shells, were found in a cave in France where Neanderthal people lived 38,000 years ago.”

If you are interested in getting started creating your own beaded items, pick up Ann Benson's “Beadwork Basics” or Victoria Dutton's “The Bead Book - Step By Step Guide to the Creative Art of Beading.” There you will find what you need to be on your way to create beautiful and practical beading projects.......

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