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Beadwork, literally, can be anything made out of beads. What initially comes to mind is jewelery, and perhaps second is adornments on clothing. Wedding dresses are famous for having beadwork on them. While jewelery may well be one of the very first places we see beading used, it is not where the story stops.

First of all, don't think that beading has to be a round bead. Anything with a hole in it, could be strung. Most likely the very first person to do this was making use of a rock or shell with a hole inside. Perhaps the bone of a killed animal, to let other folks know about his power in the hunt. It wouldn't require much time for that to become a contest; who has the best kills. Hence stringing many on a line at once.

With each culture, the definition may have been totally different, but the early practice was similar. And this basic beadwork is customary in every culture throughout the world. Over time, the means changed and the patterns became complex.

In today's modern society there is nothing that couldn't be produced with beads, though, some particular things would ask the question, "Why would you?" Whole purses can be seen made out of beads, footwear also (though I don't believe that is comfortable). You could, if you so desired, make a whole shirt from beads. That would certainly be a long project and need the utmost patience. Something smaller might be a cigarette case.

If you can dream it, you are able to bead it.

With the web at your finger tips there is certainly sufficient free tutorials and patterns to keep you occupied and learning for a lifetime. There are not only patterns available for free, but video tutorials. There is no better instructor, obviously, than experience. So dive in, there are no incorrect answers here!

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