Modern beadwork is often used as a creative hobby to create jewelry, purses, coasters, and dozens of other crafts.
Beads are available in many different designs, sizes, colors, and materials, allowing much variation among bead artisans and projects. Simple projects can be created in less than an hour by novice beaders, while complex beadwork may take weeks of meticulous work with specialized tools and equipment.
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