I was easily able to access Wikipedia and to edit an article on the Sunshine Coast of B.C., which is where I am from. (There was an omission to the inclusion of Powell River as part of the Sunshine Coast so I added in the information).
However, the ease with which one can change an article in this way makes me a bit uneasy about using Wikipedia as a definitive source for information. I tend to agree with other bloggers that it can be a good starting point for research, but not much more than that.
Bead Project 2: Spring Flowers
Though I've broken it down visually into nine parts, making bead flowers is not as difficult as it seems at first glance. To get started you will need some seed beads, and I recommend a fairly large size to start with. Also, some .5 mm stretchy twine if you are making a bracelet, or fine fishing line or thread for a necklace. If you decide to use thread, a beading needle is also needed.
First, thread 8 beads onto your line. Make a loop by threading back through the first two beads (fig.2) Add a contrasting bead for the centre of your flower (fig.3), then thread through bead number 5 as illustrated, so both ends of your thread are now facing the same direction (fig.4) Gently pull the thread tight and you have your first flower (fig.5).
To add another flower, string 8 more beads and make a loop (fig.6) Before adding your centre bead, thread through beads 5 and 6 on the first flower (fig.7), then up through bead 1 in the second flower, adding a contrast bead (fig.8). Thread through bead 5 and gently pull it tight. Keep going until your bracelet or necklace is the length you want, then weave the ends together and tie off.
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