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Buying guide

The Bead Stash Starter

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Core bead types every maker should own Seed beads for detail work. Glass beads for everyday designs. Crystal beads for sparkle. Wooden beads for natural looks. Metal spacers to finish the mix.

Seed beads for detail work

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Glass beads for everyday designs

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Crystal beads for sparkle

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Wooden beads for natural looks

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Metal spacers to finish the mix

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