You're instructions were clear and easy to follow. I made a necklace with teal and silver seed beads and instead of flat large accent beads I used 2 large silver round filigree beads and 2 large round teal beads and a large silver pendant in the middle. I love it! Thank you! This was a fun project.
I just started doing Kumihimo, and have finished a few simple bracelets, and I must thank you for your instructional videos. Very clear and easy to understand. Now this one gives me the courage to eventually try with focal beads! Well done!
I have an assortment of big hole beads and just recently got hooked on beaded kumihimo. Now I know how to put them both together. Thanks so much this looks absolutely beautiful!
Stunning design. I am a novice to beading. Have done kumihomo but wanted to learn how to add beads in different ways. Thank you for exposing measurements of seed beads between larger beads. Will be doing this. You are a truly excellent teacher xxx
I'd like to thank you for the lesson in "doing the Math". I made my own kumihimo disc and have been practicing with cord only, thus far and have been craving to create something using beads but was unsure how (I already make all sorts of jewelry but have yet to attempt using this technique) so needless to say I'm so excited to to get started! Thank you for sharing your knowledge so clearly and in such a kind manner, greatly appreciated!
Laurie Bevins You are so very welcome, Laurie and thank you for the kind comment. If you have never done Kumihimo with beads before, make sure you watch my video ruclips.net/video/uph9_WN_MpM/видео.html if you haven't already...that will get you going in the right direction.
Making It Easy with Liz Thanks Liz, as a matter of fact I opened your video in a new tab and have it paused as I type this to you now, LOL! I like the stringing trick you teach at the beginning! Thanks again, heading back to the other tab to finish watching!
Oh my, oh my...I'm so happy to see this video. I can't believe how easy (but fussy) to do this. Thank you so much for sharing. Amazing!!! I can't wait to create one.
I've been doing beaded kumihimo for a few years but always got stuck on how to incorporate larger focals in my pieces. Even went to a class recently [& did learn some things] but the instructor was totally hung up on getting the cords back in the slots they started in (e.g. cord A absolutely had to go back into slot A). My brain did a "What!?'. It took me maybe 30 seconds when I sat down at home to see that it made absolutely no difference which cord went into which slot (just like you said) because you're loading the beads & starting new. Mystery solved! Thank you.
Thanks Liz, just what I needed. Been wanting to incorporate my polymer clay beads with Kumihimo and now I know how. This was the BEST instructional on kumihimo I've seen!
Thank you, Liz, for your great videos on how to do these kumihimo pieces! I am definitely going to make me some sort of necklace like this. Much appreciated!
Thank you for sharing this. I was wondering how to add beads and this is just what I need to know. You piece is beautiful. Orange is one of my favorite colors.
Thank you Liz for your thorough instruction. You are an awesome teacher. You made it sounds easy and the math tutorial is a much needed information for a beginner like me venturing to a more advance kumihimo beading. I can't wait to do a project like this incorporating a lot of focal beads that I have collected. Thank you so much.
I've been looking all over to see if there was a way to incorporate bigger beads. Thank you for this great tutorial! I need to practice easier techniques for a bit longer, then I'm going to give this a go!
Beautiful! With regard to the curling strands, I saw a video where she flat ironed the strands to get them straight. Just thought I would pass that info along. Love your work!
Thank you for the math! I just string on 40-50 beads for a bracelet and keep measuring until I think it's good. SOOOOOO much easier to have actual numbers!! Also, I thought the warps had to go back on the wheel in the same order I took them off when adding the focal bead. So nice to know they do not! Much easier too. LOL Thank you!
Thank you Joni! This is such a fun project and a bit addicting. I bought gobs of beautiful porcelain beads and now I know what to do with them along with the endless seed beads I have. Thanks my friend, you are the best.
You did a wonderful video on this !! I've had the Kumihimo for years , got it at the Gourd gathering in Cherokee one year but I've never used t for beads ! LOL thank you. I need to go back and watch your other on it .. I've actually used Horse hair and added the strand on my gourd pieces Omgosh it comes out beautiful but I cant wait to use beads now ❤Hippie Hugs with Lღve, Michele❤ Pinned to my boards too ❤
You put a big smile on my face Michele. Thank you so much for watching. I think you will dig my beaded Kumihimo videos...I have some great tips and techniques.
This tutorial is just what I needed. I have been wanting to add Focal beads to my rope, but have been quite confused about it. I am now going to my hobby room to start a new rope! One question, will you make a mini video on how to do this with a beaded pattern, like the green one you showed.? The visual will make it so much easier to understand. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
What fun was that ?? MUCH. Thanks for this video. I don't have anything in mind right now, but I'm already worried about the math. Probably I'll just keep at it.........
+Gloria Borrero Thank you so much Gloria for watching. I'm so happy I helped and inspired you. I just recently included the pattern in the description above for the green striped rope (I gave the wrong pattern in the video). After each focal bead, you just set up your disc as you did in the beginning and it all comes together. Give it a try.
Love your videos! Thanks so much! I have gotten so many tips from you that have made beaded Kumihimo so much easier for me. I was having problem with tightly woven beaded ropes and after watching your first video on beaded Kumihino I found out what I was doing that was making my tension so tight! Thanks so much again! Love the lighter tip as well as the fray check! Your are Awesome! :-) I just read some comments down below and I see that you are from NS! I am from NB!!!!
Cathy Milson HI Cathy, thanks so much for watching and your kind comment. I am so happy to hear that I made a difference. It's frustrating to watch video after video and not get what you need. Right on! You are my "neighbor"...where in NB?
No one had ever taught me the measurements before. I feel so much more confident now! I made 2 regular bracelets. I am making my first drop bead one now :)
Fantastic tutorial. I am a beginner. I chose your video because I make beads in the torch and needed to know how to add my focals to a Kumihimo cord. I have gotten advice that a square disk is easier to work with. What is your advise. Randall
Hi Randall Thank you for watching. The round disc is by far easier and gives you a rope where the square disc gives you a flat band...apples and oranges
Love this! Made my first one yesterday and all went well until I tried to measure it. I lightly pulled on the ends and the necklace stretched out about 1.5". Is there trick to the necklace not stretching?
It's been many years since I made anything. Without knowing how tight your weaving was, I can say to make sure your warps are nice and tight. I will check on that and get back to you. Thanks for watching, Patti ❤
I do believe if there is any slack in your warps, then they will move. Also, I believe I pre-stretched mine after I tied the knots, and before I cut it to put on the findings. I think...OMG it's been so long lol.
I believe the hole size must be about 3mm is that correct? I have not been able to find any beads in our craft stores that the 8 strands will fit through. Love the look and would like to make something like that but alas No beads. Thank you.
Buenas noche amiga la felicito Hace belleza yo Entendí Que uno Despues de tejer saca los hilos Coloca la piedra grande y despues se vuelve un colocar los Hilo Pero mi PREGUNTA ES EL tejido continuaría igual puedo colocar los Hilo en Cualquier numero del disco Gracias
oh liz you made eady lol i keep getting my lenght mess up one side shorter hehe.. i hope given up..until i saw your video thank you made it more explained so well now to get it you 30 beads to start the lenght right?
Sadly, it's been at least a decade or more since illness has stolen my joy of jewelry making, (mostly worked metalsmithing, wire-work with Gold & S.S with precious & semi-prescoius gemstones,) BUT... Only VERY recently "discovered" Kumihimo and have been 'DYING' to give it a try ever since. (Thought: "Now, I can do *that* from in bed, right?") SO Sick & Tired of TV - it all repeats after 10 years - trust me! I have new hope that resurecting my artistic endevors will help to heal me - Body AND Soul. So, no matter what I am determined. I also have one of THE weightiest of reasons... We family of 4 - all stricken with the insidious, emergent and controversial Lyme Disease and other Tick-Borne-Illnesses are drowning in debt from medical bills & 'uncovered' treatments. Too proud to ask for anything, (without giving back something,) I have decided to attempt to help fund 'us' with my art. And only just now - today-tonight - did I discover YOUR videos-tutorials and just HAD to say... I LOVE your casual demeanor and your humorous self-deprecating remarks. Oh, and of course, how so VERY informative they are! I am officially addicted! As well as grateful. THANK YOU !!! ~ Sam
+Saving Sophia I am so sorry to hear about the tough times you and your family are having. Lyme Disease is a huge fear of mine...I live in the woods and the dear tick seems to be around all year as soon as the temp warms up to 4 degrees Celsius. I am so happy you found my channel and that I may give you back your spark of creativity. It is proven that crafts of any kind are good for us and I applaud your determination and drive. Thank you so much for your kind words and sharing your situation so others know they are not alone. I appreciate your support so much. Good thoughts your way.
I love the kumihimo, one of my favorites it allows me to use up beads that dont match each peice can be one of a kind, just learning to add large focal beads but need help to how the size calculates in the length to get a even centered necklace or bracelet. I made a matching piece for earrimg i just need to put both ends into a cone :0)
I too love Kumihimo. It's a great way to use up your stash. Do you still need help with the math or does my video explain it? Thanks so much for watching Samantha. If you need help, let me know.
We have a point system for craft videos in home - Negative points for eye rolling and small noises - 1 point. Comments for misleading or blatantly incorrect into - 3-5 - points, Yelling - 5-100 pts depending on volume. Picky as I am - only 1.5 negative points and on a scale of 1-10 for positive, about a 9. It is obvious you did your homework so TFS
amiga y video si coloca como uno empieza como yo nunca lo he realizado con piedra grandes usted me puede ayudar diciéndome mas o menos que distancio le doy al tejido para colocar las piedras grande buenas noches
You're instructions were clear and easy to follow. I made a necklace with teal and silver seed beads and instead of flat large accent beads I used 2 large silver round filigree beads and 2 large round teal beads and a large silver pendant in the middle. I love it! Thank you! This was a fun project.
TY ❤
I just started doing Kumihimo, and have finished a few simple bracelets, and I must thank you for your instructional videos. Very clear and easy to understand. Now this one gives me the courage to eventually try with focal beads! Well done!
Thank you so much ❤
You are a very good teacher. Well prepared and you don’t waste our time. Thank you for sharing. I am recommending you to everyone.
Thank you so much for your kind comment and support, Kathleen.
I have an assortment of big hole beads and just recently got hooked on beaded kumihimo. Now I know how to put them both together. Thanks so much this looks absolutely beautiful!
I'm glad I could be some help thank you for watching
Stunning design. I am a novice to beading. Have done kumihomo but wanted to learn how to add beads in different ways. Thank you for exposing measurements of seed beads between larger beads. Will be doing this. You are a truly excellent teacher xxx
sharon setchell Thank you so much Sharon for your kind comment and your support.
Great video. Not only is your jewelry beautiful, but you have a nice voice for instruction! Can't wait to get started on my kumihimo!
Julie Every Thank you so much Julie. I appreciate your watching and kind words.
You make Kumihimo math easy. Thanks for sharing.
I'd like to thank you for the lesson in "doing the Math". I made my own kumihimo disc and have been practicing with cord only, thus far and have been craving to create something using beads but was unsure how (I already make all sorts of jewelry but have yet to attempt using this technique) so needless to say I'm so excited to to get started! Thank you for sharing your knowledge so clearly and in such a kind manner, greatly appreciated!
Laurie Bevins You are so very welcome, Laurie and thank you for the kind comment. If you have never done Kumihimo with beads before, make sure you watch my video ruclips.net/video/uph9_WN_MpM/видео.html if you haven't already...that will get you going in the right direction.
Making It Easy with Liz
Thanks Liz, as a matter of fact I opened your video in a new tab and have it paused as I type this to you now, LOL! I like the stringing trick you teach at the beginning! Thanks again, heading back to the other tab to finish watching!
Laurie Bevins That's funny. Thanks again for your support and have fun!
Thank you for this technique for adding focal beads to the kumihimo beaded braid. Beautiful application.
Oh my, oh my...I'm so happy to see this video. I can't believe how easy (but fussy) to do this. Thank you so much for sharing. Amazing!!! I can't wait to create one.
+Madre63 Thank you so much! I appreciate your kind comment and for watching my channel.
I've been doing beaded kumihimo for a few years but always got stuck on how to incorporate larger focals in my pieces. Even went to a class recently [& did learn some things] but the instructor was totally hung up on getting the cords back in the slots they started in (e.g. cord A absolutely had to go back into slot A). My brain did a "What!?'. It took me maybe 30 seconds when I sat down at home to see that it made absolutely no difference which cord went into which slot (just like you said) because you're loading the beads & starting new. Mystery solved! Thank you.
I'm glad my video was helpful. Thanks for watching Kitty.
Thanks Liz, just what I needed. Been wanting to incorporate my polymer clay beads with Kumihimo and now I know how. This was the BEST instructional on kumihimo I've seen!
Wow! I love the orange and white too! Beautiful job 😁
Thank you, Liz, for your great videos on how to do these kumihimo pieces! I am definitely going to make me some sort of necklace like this. Much appreciated!
I posted the finished product on your Facebook page. Everyone just loves it.
Thank you for sharing this. I was wondering how to add beads and this is just what I need to know. You piece is beautiful. Orange is one of my favorite colors.
Thank you Liz for your thorough instruction. You are an awesome teacher. You made it sounds easy and the math tutorial is a much needed information for a beginner like me venturing to a more advance kumihimo beading. I can't wait to do a project like this incorporating a lot of focal beads that I have collected. Thank you so much.
Julianna Hollenbeck You are very welcome Julianna. Thanks so much for watching and your kind comment.
I've been looking all over to see if there was a way to incorporate bigger beads. Thank you for this great tutorial! I need to practice easier techniques for a bit longer, then I'm going to give this a go!
Right on Kay. Check out my beaded Kumihimo videos for great tips. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for this tutorial! I am new to Kumihimo Braiding and wanted to know how to add focals. Now I get it, thanks to you!
Beautiful! With regard to the curling strands, I saw a video where she flat ironed the strands to get them straight. Just thought I would pass that info along. Love your work!
Awesome idea...a warm stream iron should work too. Thank for watching and your kind feedback.
I really love this project. Love your color choices. Thank you so much for the tutorial. Have a great day!
Thank you thank you!
Thank you for the math! I just string on 40-50 beads for a bracelet and keep measuring until I think it's good. SOOOOOO much easier to have actual numbers!! Also, I thought the warps had to go back on the wheel in the same order I took them off when adding the focal bead. So nice to know they do not! Much easier too. LOL Thank you!
Liz , you just do everything so great and i thank you, barbara
Oh my...thank you so much Barbara.
I love this video. Wish you’d make more similar to this using mixes beads for us that are challenged on how to load. Thamks
I LOVE your enthusiasm, and also your beading!
Judith M Thank you so much Judith for watching and making my day!
Wow Liz. You sure have some BEAUTIFUL pieces of jewelry there. The colors you use are perfect. You always amaze me. :)
Thank you Joni! This is such a fun project and a bit addicting. I bought gobs of beautiful porcelain beads and now I know what to do with them along with the endless seed beads I have. Thanks my friend, you are the best.
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Ruby Lockwood bead tutorial
You did a wonderful video on this !! I've had the Kumihimo for years , got it at the Gourd gathering in Cherokee one year but I've never used t for beads ! LOL thank you. I need to go back and watch your other on it .. I've actually used Horse hair and added the strand on my gourd pieces Omgosh it comes out beautiful but I cant wait to use beads now ❤Hippie Hugs with Lღve, Michele❤ Pinned to my boards too ❤
You put a big smile on my face Michele. Thank you so much for watching. I think you will dig my beaded Kumihimo videos...I have some great tips and techniques.
❤ I look forward to watching and learning ❤
Liz, love this idea. Thanks. P. S. I'd iron those curly pieces out straight again.
Amazing! So clearly demonstrated! Thank you so much!
I really like your tutorial. I'm new to kumihimo so this was so helpful! Thank you so much!
Letty Sandoval thank you Letty. be sure to check out my others...I have some cool tips and tricks you may like.
This tutorial is just what I needed. I have been wanting to add Focal beads to my rope, but have been quite confused about it. I am now going to my hobby room to start a new rope! One question, will you make a mini video on how to do this with a beaded pattern, like the green one you showed.? The visual will make it so much easier to understand. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
What fun was that ?? MUCH. Thanks for this video. I don't have anything in mind right now, but I'm already worried about the math. Probably I'll just keep at it.........
Fantastic demo - very well explained - thank you. Going to give this a try x.
Anne Waller Thanks so much Anne. It's addicting!
Thanks for this tutorial. Very well explained. Can't wait to try this
Thank you Lorraine for watching. It is very addicting.
I loved all the bijoux!!!😃
Thank you Luiza.
Thank you! I could never figure it out. So now, along with looming, peyote, and all the other things I do, this will be fun. Thank you!
You're so welcome Truly...thanks for watching!
This is the best instructions!
very nice demonstration
I'm new in this, but with your explanation I think I can do it! 💪 🤩😉Thank you for sharing your knowledge to us ⚘
You can do it! Thanks for your kind comment.
It was a hard job, but really beautiful. I like very much! thank you for sharing you great video.
+Gloria Borrero Thank you so much Gloria for watching. I'm so happy I helped and inspired you. I just recently included the pattern in the description above for the green striped rope (I gave the wrong pattern in the video). After each focal bead, you just set up your disc as you did in the beginning and it all comes together. Give it a try.
Love your videos! Thanks so much! I have gotten so many tips from you that have made beaded Kumihimo so much easier for me. I was having problem with tightly woven beaded ropes and after watching your first video on beaded Kumihino I found out what I was doing that was making my tension so tight! Thanks so much again! Love the lighter tip as well as the fray check! Your are Awesome! :-) I just read some comments down below and I see that you are from NS! I am from NB!!!!
Cathy Milson HI Cathy, thanks so much for watching and your kind comment. I am so happy to hear that I made a difference. It's frustrating to watch video after video and not get what you need. Right on! You are my "neighbor"...where in NB?
Fredericton! My sister lives in Halifax so I am there a few times a year!
I am on the South Shore near Mahone Bay. We could meet for lunch the next time you are in the City!
Cathy Milson Fredericton...the coldest I have ever been in my life! Ha ha
That would be awesome! Thanks! :-)
love, love love this. explained so clearly, thanks.
That's awesome Sandra! Thank you so much.
Hello,very beautiful. Can y ask you the size of your cord and see bead. Thanks
Hi...my cord is called "S-lon" (Beadsmith) or "C-lon" (unknown brand name). The S-lon is a 77yd spool. The seed beads can be 8/0 or 6/0. I used 8/0.
Great tutorial - thank you so much.
Great video! I love your Kumi- weight. Did you make it? Where or how can I get my hands on one please?
Thank you for great tutorial!
Teresa Outward You're welcome Teresa and thanks for watching.
No one had ever taught me the measurements before. I feel so much more confident now! I made 2 regular bracelets. I am making my first drop bead one now :)
Right on Teresa! I love your excitement and enthusiasm. Thanks again for watching.
hello these are really lovely crafts, what a great job you have done :-)
Dolls Will Be Dolls Hi...thank you so much for your kind comment and for watching.
youre very welcome :-)
Fabulous! Thank you so much!
Wow Liz love itt thanks so much
Debra Shorten Thank you Debra for watching.
Where do you get the beads with large holes?
I am working on a necklace with 6/0 beads & large hole beads. Should I use Rattail for it or is it ok to use s-lon? I have #18 S-lon.
I would use the S-lon but you may need to use rattail in the core. I think I have a video on how to do that.
@@makingiteasywithliz Thank you
FANTASTIC !!
Lady Di Thanks!
Fantastic tutorial. I am a beginner. I chose your video because I make beads in the torch and needed to know how to add my focals to a Kumihimo cord. I have gotten advice that a square disk is easier to work with. What is your advise. Randall
Hi Randall
Thank you for watching. The round disc is by far easier and gives you a rope where the square disc gives you a flat band...apples and oranges
Love this! Made my first one yesterday and all went well until I tried to measure it. I lightly pulled on the ends and the necklace stretched out about 1.5". Is there trick to the necklace not stretching?
It's been many years since I made anything. Without knowing how tight your weaving was, I can say to make sure your warps are nice and tight. I will check on that and get back to you. Thanks for watching, Patti ❤
@@makingiteasywithliz Thank you, Miss Liz!!! I appreciate your feedback - you are so awesome!
I do believe if there is any slack in your warps, then they will move. Also, I believe I pre-stretched mine after I tied the knots, and before I cut it to put on the findings. I think...OMG it's been so long lol.
I believe the hole size must be about 3mm is that correct? I have not been able to find any beads in our craft stores that the 8 strands will fit through. Love the look and would like to make something like that but alas No beads. Thank you.
Sonja Alton thank you for watching Sonja. You might try Googling "porcelain or ceramic beads". Ebay might have them...they are made in China.
Love this!! Thank you so much!!
You are so welcome Kristina. Thanks for watching.
Where did you buy your focal beads they are gorgeous?
Hi Faith, I got those at a bead show a couple of years ago. Thanks so much for watching.
+Faith Dodd I will see if I can get these type of beads to sell on my website, www.makingiteasywithliz.com
tanks Liz very nice
+Debra Shorten You are so welcome and thank you for watching.
bellas gracias por compartir sus creaciones
+Aideejisef Marrero Usted es bienvenido y gracias por su atención.
Buenas noche amiga la felicito Hace belleza yo Entendí Que uno Despues de tejer saca los hilos Coloca la piedra grande y despues se vuelve un colocar los Hilo Pero mi PREGUNTA ES EL tejido continuaría igual puedo colocar los Hilo en Cualquier numero del disco Gracias
I want to purchase magnetic lock how much it cost?
oh liz you made eady lol
i keep getting my lenght mess up one side shorter hehe..
i hope given up..until i saw your video thank you made it more explained so well
now to get it you 30 beads to start the lenght right?
Hi Liz, I live in Brazil. Do you know any site that I can buy this tool??
I sell them on my site www.makingiteasywithliz.com
I don't know what the shipping would be to Brazil though. Amazon would have it too.
+Making It Easy with Liz Thank you.
Sadly, it's been at least a decade or more since illness has stolen my joy of jewelry making, (mostly worked metalsmithing, wire-work with Gold & S.S with precious & semi-prescoius gemstones,) BUT... Only VERY recently "discovered" Kumihimo and have been 'DYING' to give it a try ever since. (Thought: "Now, I can do *that* from in bed, right?") SO Sick & Tired of TV - it all repeats after 10 years - trust me! I have new hope that resurecting my artistic endevors will help to heal me - Body AND Soul. So, no matter what I am determined. I also have one of THE weightiest of reasons... We family of 4 - all stricken with the insidious, emergent and controversial Lyme Disease and other Tick-Borne-Illnesses are drowning in debt from medical bills & 'uncovered' treatments. Too proud to ask for anything, (without giving back something,) I have decided to attempt to help fund 'us' with my art. And only just now - today-tonight - did I discover YOUR videos-tutorials and just HAD to say... I LOVE your casual demeanor and your humorous self-deprecating remarks. Oh, and of course, how so VERY informative they are! I am officially addicted! As well as grateful. THANK YOU !!! ~ Sam
+Saving Sophia I am so sorry to hear about the tough times you and your family are having. Lyme Disease is a huge fear of mine...I live in the woods and the dear tick seems to be around all year as soon as the temp warms up to 4 degrees Celsius. I am so happy you found my channel and that I may give you back your spark of creativity. It is proven that crafts of any kind are good for us and I applaud your determination and drive. Thank you so much for your kind words and sharing your situation so others know they are not alone. I appreciate your support so much. Good thoughts your way.
Very nice work :0)
samantha nicholson Thank you Samantha for watching.
I love the kumihimo, one of my favorites it allows me to use up beads that dont match each peice can be one of a kind, just learning to add large focal beads but need help to how the size calculates in the length to get a even centered necklace or bracelet. I made a matching piece for earrimg i just need to put both ends into a cone :0)
I too love Kumihimo. It's a great way to use up your stash. Do you still need help with the math or does my video explain it? Thanks so much for watching Samantha. If you need help, let me know.
very nice
Thank you so much.
We have a point system for craft videos in home - Negative points for eye rolling and small noises - 1 point. Comments for misleading or blatantly incorrect into - 3-5 - points, Yelling - 5-100 pts depending on volume. Picky as I am - only 1.5 negative points and on a scale of 1-10 for positive, about a 9. It is obvious you did your homework so TFS
Yikes! You're scary LOL...I'm glad I passed. Thanks so much for watching and for a great comment.
Thumbs up!!!
Thank you thank you!!!
thank you.
amiga y video si coloca como uno empieza como yo nunca lo he realizado con piedra grandes usted me puede ayudar diciéndome mas o menos que distancio le doy al tejido para colocar las piedras grande buenas noches
That would be THANKS Liz lol
Debra Shorten Ha ha Debra. You're welcome and thank you!
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