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Marty's Bead Organization Tip

Use Plastic Cups With Lids to Store Your Beads

By Connie G. Barwick, About.com

Marty submitted this tip about storing and organizing beads. She writes:

"The other day I had lunch at my favorite resturant. I noticed that salad dressing came in cups with lids. asked the owner how much he would charge me for 25 cup and lids and he gave them to me. The cups are great to put beads in. I put a piece of double-sided tape in the lid. Then when I shake it up the beads stick to the tape. This makes it easy to pick up the beads with your beading needle. I labelled the container with an indelible marker. This helps keep my beads organized."

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