Scott from JC Jewelry shares this great bead storage tip:
Upon starting our own business with customized bead jewelry one thing began to make itself clear: Bead storage is a major issue.
We looked at everything from tackle boxes to craft organizers - however, with the amount of inventory that we needed these items became expensive very quickly.
We had to come up with something cheap and effective for our beads, thus we came up with this idea: Photo tubes.
These are actually FREE, imagine that, if you just ask for them at your local photo shop.
They can hold up to around a 16″ strand of 8mm beads.
If you go to a higher bead size, you can just place the beads in two tubes instead of one.
We have taken the idea even further and purchased a three-drawer storage unit at Wal-Mart and placed the tubes with the beads in it.
They fit perfectly and this keeps the tubes stable.
You can also use the lids if you choose although we do not.
Hope this helps another fellow designer as I know I hate reinventing the wheel.
A tip for storing larger mm beads, such as nuggets: The plastic baby containers work magically, and you can see through them.
Scott also shares art/craft show photos and more at his JC Jewelry blog.
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Wow, what a great idea! I have always used tackle boxes.
that’s a great idea! thanks!!
I have been making jewelry for about two years. I sell it at banks and the offices of where my daughter works. I have had a lot of problems trying to carry my peaces and have them look nice when I get to the office. You have given my some really good idea’s. I also go to the doller store and get the small box with 3 draws. Each draw was for a different color peaces. Thank yo Patty