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Join us as we explore five ways to prep and spin a braid, and how to pair handspinning techniques with these beautiful, dyed fibers.
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SUBJoin us as we explore five ways to prep and spin a braid, and how to pair handspinning techniques with these beautiful, dyed fibers.
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