When all else fails, dig around on amazon, and CHEAT. :D
https://www.amazon.com/Beadalon-216S-275-Knot-A-Bead-Tool-Blue/dp/B00IXCS9MI/
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https://www.amazon.com/Design-Beading-Board-Flock-13-Inch/dp/B001ANFH9U/
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https://www.amazon.com/Loader-Wooden-Spinner-Jewelry-Needles/dp/B08N462ND2/
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Of course, anyone who does that sort of work no doubt has all that stuff. They just hide away most of their tools when showing off. ;P
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Then of course, always younger siblings, kids, nieces, nephews, etc you can put to work sorting beads doing prep, and the simpler work. Exploiting child labor is always good. :D
And the real road to hell. Things like this. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Knitting-Machine-22-40-Needles-King-Size-Smart-Weaving-Loom-Round-Loom-Board-Rotating-Double-Knit-DIY-Machines-Kit/295841711
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=So9lOx5zVvs
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Handy for when you need to make about 20 stocking caps inside of two weeks before the holidays. lol! Or better yet, teaching the kids how to do the work. Just get some of those little mt dew Halloween packs, and a few bags of cheap sugar to keep em going.
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https://www.walmart.com/ip/Tootsie-Child-s-Play-Variety-Candies-Pack-3-5-Lb/10534792
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You may also need to feed em these for when they start getting the sugar DTs and their little livers are tired from too much fructose/sucrose. https://tasty.co/recipe/broccoli-tots Maybe mix in some shredded bacon ends so its not too disgustingly healthy tasting.