Lets Discuss Bead Storage

As a longtime beader, the one thing that seems to elude me is the "perfect" storage for all my beads. I have discovered there is no such thing, because if you have as big a variety of beads, findings, charms and chain as I do, there is no once size fits all. Today I'd like to talk about what I've found to be nearly perfect for seed beads, and that is this great plastic storage box at Harbor Freight.

I love these storage boxes and the small boxes inside are fantastic for my seed beads and will hold up to 25 grams of most seed beads. The larger box comes with 24 smaller boxes and I love the flip top closure they have. Once in a while you will find a box that doesn't close super tight and if you put your 15/0 beads in one that doesn't close like it should, you could lose some if you turn them upside down . I have found that most close just fine so unless you use all 15/0 you should be fine.

Harbor Freight is an awesome place to pick up odds and ends items, I even found a jewelry hammer and anvil there! I love to browse their stores because you just never know what you'll find. I've not ordered from their website as of yet, so I cannot speak for that, but I've shopped in store a lot and it's always been a pleasant experience.

This storage system may not be for everyone, but at $4.99 each, the price is definitely right.

Wire-worked Drop Earrings with Lampwork Glass Beads

These are some earrings I created this spring using some lovely lampwork glass beads and stainless steel leverback earwires and glass or gemstone accent beads. These are cute, not too long earrings that are fun to make and even more fun to wear! I'm working on some design ideas to incorporate lampwork beads into some of the beaded earring patterns I've seen. I'll post those as soon as I get them perfected! But until then, enjoy these little beauties!!