The Best Bead Organizers

Tackle Box

• Tackle boxes aren't just for fishing anymore. Soft-sided tackle boxes typically include clear, multi-compartment plastic boxes. If they are not included, you can purchase them separately. These boxes have adjustable dividers, which provide adequate room for storing and organizing your beads. When inserted properly, the compartment dividers join tightly with the lid. This prevents the beads from shifting to other compartments. The clear box allows you to view beads clearly without having to open each compartment. You can transport soft-sided tackle boxes easily, so they provide a perfect solution for on-the-go beaders.

Pegboard

• Pegboard hooks make a perfect vertical storage solution for hanging strings of beads, tools and spools of beading wire. Beads strung and organized by color, size or shape make finding the right bead a breeze. The most readily available pegboard is made out of tempered hardboard and can painted to match any décor. Pegboard usually comes in 4-by-8-foot sheets with holes drilled at 1 inch on center over the entire sheet. You can easily cut pegboard to any size. Pegboard hooks are available in multiple lengths.

Magnetized Baby Food Jars

• Baby food jars alone make a great storage solution for beads. Sometimes baby food jars don't stay stacked very well. By attaching a heavy-duty magnet to the lid, you can stick a jar to any metal surface. Hanging a piece of sheet metal to the craft room wall not only creates a storage solution but a piece of decor as well. Purchase magnets at local craft stores or online. It is important to get a magnet capable of holding a minimum of 5 lbs. in order to support the weight of the jar as well as its contents. Purchase sheet metal at a local home improvement store.

Computer Armoire

• An inexpensive drop-lid computer armoire is a handy solution for storing and organizing beads. Not only does it provide a storage solution, but the flip down lid doubles as a work surface. Customize the armoire doors by attaching pegboard or corkboard for hanging strings of beads or to keep your tools handy. Store clear bead containers in the built-in compartments for easy access.