Everything you need to know about bead organizers

Most needlewomen who embroider with beads know how important it is to store the necessary materials and tools in a suitable place. This is especially true for storing beads. Of course, you can temporarily keep small things in sachets or bags, but for those who are seriously engaged in this type of activity, such a storage method is not suitable. The most convenient place for beads and other small sewing accessories are specially designed organizers.

During work, craftswomen have to use many different accessories, beads, rhinestones, as well as beads of different types, shapes and colors.

Undoubtedly, many needlewomen were faced with scattering of beads, mixing with a different color and other unpleasant situations. An organizer or any other container designed for storing small items will help to protect against such problems.

Such an organizer is a container divided into cells, thanks to which the beads are distributed according to size, shade and shape. To prevent small fittings from falling apart, it is recommended to use containers with a lid.

Organizers for beads use:

• for storage;

• for temporary placement during embroidery or weaving.

The container will allow you to keep in order not only the accessories and accessories themselves, but also the workplace of the craftswoman.Thanks to such an invention, it is possible to significantly save time when searching for one or another option.

The advantages of this product include a number of factors.

• Convenience in use.

• Mobility, that is, the ability to take containers on trips or carry them at the end of the work.

• Compactness... Thanks to the optimal size of the models, you can store the container in a craft box or choose a drawer for this.

The presence of an organizer will allow you to distribute the beads in advance, sorting them by shade, shape. In addition, during operation, small elements will crumble much less often, roll onto the floor and get lost.

Various options are used as a convenient place for placing small accessories.

• Round jars made of glass or plastic. These can be purchased at the store. Their advantage is transparency. Needlewomen in this case do not have to open the container every time to see, for example, the color of the beads, its size. Most often, such jars are small, which does not allow them to be used for a large number of beads of the same shade.

• Containers with multiple compartments. Outwardly, they are similar to pill boxes. Such containers are equipped with lids that prevent the contents of the cells from spilling out. In this case, the lid can be designed both for each individual cell and for the entire container.

• Can be used for storage and zip bags. Usually, similar products are sold in them. Although it is convenient to store in such bags, since all products are clearly visible, the disadvantages include the unreliability of such packaging.

• For those who are serious about handicrafts, large containers are suitable... For them, you can go not only to a handicraft store, but also to a fishing or hardware store.

The storage system implies the presence of cells, the number of used shades of beads directly depends on their number. The shape of such products can be different. Most often you can find containers of a square, rectangular, round or oval shape.

The simplest is considered the usual rectangular box with a lid. This option is suitable for novice craftswomen. It can also be used to transport material.

Round container by the type of tube will allow you to store a sufficient amount of accessories in it. For those who are seriously involved in needlework, more suitable products in the form Cuba... The plastic model, consisting of three rows, will allow you to store much more small things in it. The presence of a handle allows you to move the box.

These can be images of a butterfly, fish, shell or turtle. Most often, such non-standard models are made of wood. The presence of a varied color palette, placed in small cells, allows you to collect in one place the shades of beads necessary to perform a certain job.

As materials for the manufacture of organizers, plastic, glass or wood are usually used. Plastic is considered an inexpensive, but at the same time, practical material that allows you to keep beads and other small items in order by carefully placing them in small jars. The disadvantage of plastic products is their fragility.

Glass boxes are considered more practical in this regard.... The presence of transparent containers allows craftswomen to immediately find the desired color or shape of the beads.

More expensive options include wood organizers. For their manufacture, high-quality plywood is used, which reliably protects the contents of the container from damage.

When choosing an organizer, needlewomen should focus on what the product is intended for. Small boxes are more suitable for novice craftswomen, which are convenient to store and, if necessary, move to another place.

The models, divided into cells, keep the necessary components always at hand. For professionals in their field, it is better to choose large containers with many cells.

And you should also make sure of the reliability of the product itself. It is important that the cells are tightly covered with a lid, which will prevent small elements from being poured from one cell to another when the container is tilted or turned over... The availability of options can also influence the choice.

As a suitable place to store beads and other items necessary for embroidery, you can use not only store options, but also handmade products.

To make a model yourself, you need to prepare materials and the necessary tools.

In this case, you need take:

• plastic bottles - 2 pcs.;

• sharp knife;

• glue gun;

• a candle;

• decorative twine or yarn, ribbons for decoration.

To create a box, you need to cut off the top of the bottle, stepping back a couple of centimeters from the neck. This can be done with a knife preheated with a candle. The cut blanks then need to be glued together using a glue gun.

After the seams are hidden by wrapping the surface with threads from one cover to another. The advantage of the product is that it can be opened from different sides, which is very convenient. On one side, you can stick a tag indicating the color of the material. This container can hold up to 30 grams of beads.

If it is not possible to store the beads in a container, it can be temporarily scattered into small containers. A wide variety of containers are suitable for these purposes. These can be filmstrip boxes or film boxes. Bottles of medicines, such as antibiotics, are also suitable.

And also for this you can take matchboxes. They are usually used to make whole structures with retractable cells. This is not a bad option, especially for beginners.... Its downside is the inability to see the material in the box-cell.

Cosmetic jars of cream, blush and others can also be a good storage place. If you wish, you can independently make a book-box with cells from plywood, decorating it in an original way.