Organize Beads?

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

All you Beaders out there! How do you organize your beads?

I have them all in Plastic Containers.

http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/pict/2800758241758080_3.jpg

But i'm looking for something to transport them all like when i do craft shows and the like?

I was just wondering what you all use!

Thanks!!

[Sandy22]

I'm not a beader but I have thousands of beads and hair goodies for my DD's. I organize them in fishing tackle boxes from Walmart. Each case has removable plastic separators to create about 20 sections. They're connectable and become like a double-sided case with handle.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

those are really cute! thanks!!

[Faerie]

I actually finally organized my beads. I bought small baggies from Fire Mountain and but my beads in those, bought a hardware thing from Target (with drawers) and they're by color. There are larger drawers that hold my tools. It worked out well for me

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

i thought of that too, but i need something more portable since i do craft shows and custom work, so i need to have my stuff handy :(

[Faerie]

Home Depot had a carrying case that 6 (I think) plastic organizers fit into. It snaps shut keeping them secure. If I couldn't find the hardware one I wanted, I was going to get one of those. I think it was around $12 or so

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

AUGHH!!! this is what i am looking for thanks!! do you happen to know what dept. it was in? thanks!!

[Faerie]

It was near the hardware (nails and stuff) were the drawer ones were.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

thanks a bunch! :yay: :hug:

[Faerie]

No problem! I remember they had two sizes, a small one and a larger one. Going by how into this I"ve gotten quickly, I was looking at the larger one LOL

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

yup! larger one for me too and maybe a small one too! :laughing:

[Wishes2you]

Check your local fishing tackle stores or sporting goods departments.
They make many kinds of hard and soft sided tackle boxes and bags
that hold the clear plano cases. I have a Shakespeare bag that holds
about 4-5 cases. It's a soft sided bag with small handles and a shoulder
strap as well. They also have zippered pouches on the front and both sides for other things or maybe even smaller cases. I love my bag. I am in
the fishing tackle business and of all the ones I've seen I like this one best for my beading supplies. Good luck.

[DisneyMommyMichelle]

WOW! thanks for that info too! looks like i will have to shop around!!!

[PigletsPal]

On the chance you haven't bought anything yet. Check out www.Joann.com they happen to have some very nice bead totes on sale right now.