tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post4119328740287641537..comments2024-03-28T12:37:52.778-04:00Comments on Art Bead Scene Blog: Studio Saturday with Erin SiegelHeather Powershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03555102264780529839noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-20652154417206946542013-06-14T00:13:22.975-04:002013-06-14T00:13:22.975-04:00Hmmmm, looks like no one yet Carol.Hmmmm, looks like no one yet Carol.Tari of ClayButtons.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00111595673439759980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-35820241668033238922013-06-13T23:59:43.671-04:002013-06-13T23:59:43.671-04:00Who won this prize?Who won this prize?Carol D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14898041658573558956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-54903918885857078552013-06-06T11:30:48.657-04:002013-06-06T11:30:48.657-04:00Those aren't the only bead crafting jewels aro...Those aren't the only bead crafting jewels around. You've also got some starter <a href="http://www.beadmakingmadesimple.com/shop/" rel="nofollow">bead making tools at a discount</a> even. Don't buy somebody elses jewelry, craft your own.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102375956821595914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-23676405763862643402013-05-30T00:05:27.925-04:002013-05-30T00:05:27.925-04:00I agree with everyone that your pegboard idea is a...I agree with everyone that your pegboard idea is a great one. I separate everything by color although I have my seed beads and pearls in containers by themselves.<br /><br />I use Craft Mate containers with 14 compartments. I use one or more per color with the colors and sizes separated.<br /><br />Thank you for the opportunity to win the storage containers.<br /><br />Carolyn<br />Carolynscreations@live.com<br />Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12963562922548608864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-38787539161318572872013-05-28T00:46:11.698-04:002013-05-28T00:46:11.698-04:00I am so envious of your peg board. I have wanted ...I am so envious of your peg board. I have wanted one for the longest time but my only wall that I could use came complete with the symbol from Firefly painted on it. If I covered that up I would just break my husband's heart.Shai Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625514249141386180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-64331135015542832012013-05-27T15:18:10.798-04:002013-05-27T15:18:10.798-04:00Love your space! I use a combination of containers...Love your space! I use a combination of containers for organizing my supplies. Everything from hubby's tackle boxes, takeout containers, baby food and canning jars! Hubby is building me a new bench, so I'm going ask for some peg board to hang above it! Pretty please count me in for this amazing giveaway! Thanks!<br /><br />Angi Mullis dj2isme@aol.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-55139332988750410742013-05-26T23:38:41.240-04:002013-05-26T23:38:41.240-04:00I use the divided plastic boxes to organize my fin...I use the divided plastic boxes to organize my findings and I label the boxes by metal type - SS, gold-filled, etc. They are easy to find and I can travel with them if needed. I also keep a 12" wood scrapbook box with a bead mat cut to fit. This makes a good traveling jewelry station for in front of the TV or on the road. A 12" ruler fits inside for measuring.<br /> <br />My dream is the pegboard for organizing my wires and tools.Carol D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14898041658573558956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-25369308781430374392013-05-26T11:41:09.606-04:002013-05-26T11:41:09.606-04:00I would so love to be organized...but it seems som...I would so love to be organized...but it seems sometimes the more I try the less I am. Do love the peg board idea! Might get some of the "stuff" off my work space!Empty nester at lasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10149346471303680325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-63316294937989775662013-05-26T10:30:19.020-04:002013-05-26T10:30:19.020-04:00I am inspired by your pegboard, Erin. I'm try...I am inspired by your pegboard, Erin. I'm trying to picture where in my studio I might hang one, too. IKEA is my favorite resource for storage items. Thanks so much for sharing!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14013223342802270728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-10077797248673819742013-05-26T09:10:51.236-04:002013-05-26T09:10:51.236-04:00Oooooooo! Peg board.
Awesome idea.
I really like y...Oooooooo! Peg board.<br />Awesome idea.<br />I really like your wooden display trees too.Naomi Rose Designs https://www.blogger.com/profile/16634091845219171123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-11871149773417897062013-05-26T08:36:52.648-04:002013-05-26T08:36:52.648-04:00Oh Erin, I can so relate to those rare moments in ...Oh Erin, I can so relate to those rare moments in the studio with a toddler! Love how you organized, and I know how good that feels. When I had to redo my entire studio earlier this year due to water damage, I took a serious look at my organization methods. Sometimes, starting over is a blessing in disguise. The biggest assest to me, is the antique printers cabinet I found for my beads. I love having everything all in one place and each drawer is designated for a certain type of bead.peacockfairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03146229719855348612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-91939844647934621782013-05-26T06:47:05.674-04:002013-05-26T06:47:05.674-04:00A few years ago, I turned a spare bedroom into my ...A few years ago, I turned a spare bedroom into my studio so I am lucky enough to have a whole room to make a mess in! I have 3 large tables for my beads, metal work , and enameling.<br />The best thing I did was put up the white metal shelves they sell at Home Depot for closet organizing. They don't get dusty and they keep my supplies off the tables. Well, that's the plan! Somehow my studio is still s mess most of the time. I love your pegboard. Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01175921037585169420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-6280607700656446622013-05-25T18:28:00.625-04:002013-05-25T18:28:00.625-04:00I love your peg board wall. This summer we are tu...I love your peg board wall. This summer we are turning our back deck into an enclosed studio for me. I am definitely going to have a pegboard wall. Right now most of my beads are in plastic tackle type boxes which I don't like and I have been trying to figure out how I want them all once I can have them out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-47875977799473721042013-05-25T17:53:50.830-04:002013-05-25T17:53:50.830-04:00Thanks for sharing your resource list. I love the...Thanks for sharing your resource list. I love the peg board idea. I think I might need to visit that container store for the clear drawers that you have pictured.<br /><br />Last year I finally bought 3 clear fishing tackle boxes with space inside that is adjustable. I have my entire Etsy store in those 3. <br /><br />I also sorted all of my beads by color.The metals are also sorted by type. I bought 3 bead storage boxes at Michael's with 4 drawers each and with handles for caring. I use those to move my beads from Delaware to Florida because I am a snowbird. I don't have all of my beads in them but a good selection to work from. Under the lid there is storage also. I keep my ribbons in one, my wires in another, and misc in the third. They all fit into a closet for storage. <br /><br />My real problem area is my desk. It is large and I tend to pile beads that I love and plan on using along with what I am working on. I need to not keep piling all of those gorgeous beads on it! I end up not being able to see what I am looking for even when I am looking straight at it.<br /><br />baymoondesignhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176264557341209150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-22179095690669512772013-05-25T15:25:25.326-04:002013-05-25T15:25:25.326-04:00I love seeing a clean work space; it is great to h...I love seeing a clean work space; it is great to have it that way once in a while. I have clear bins and boxes. I have trouble deciding if I want to store artisan beads by artist (since I can see them and know who made it, and I think about them by style and use) or by color (helpful for matching and contrasting). The other materials are easier to sort for storage, but those handmade treasures... I do tend to keep them by artist. AndreaMaplegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03619964351185589342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-52479571514788693482013-05-25T14:47:47.813-04:002013-05-25T14:47:47.813-04:00Thanks so much for sharing, Erin! I love, love, lo...Thanks so much for sharing, Erin! I love, love, love the pegboard! I'm looking forward to organizing (creating) my studio space when I retire from teaching in June.<br /><br />I organize my beads by color in "photo keepers" boxes. There's 6 individual boxes in one larger storage box. http://www.amazon.com/jbr2028-Iris-R-Photo-Keeper/dp/B000VFDZWO<br />I get mine from Michael's or ac moore on sale or with a coupon.Jeanne @ Gems By Jeanne Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18157797909537886620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-8542547299247213552013-05-25T14:16:03.395-04:002013-05-25T14:16:03.395-04:00I love the idea of putting as much as possible on ...I love the idea of putting as much as possible on the pegboard/walls. Have been using sectioned trays for years, even though it's organized, it feels like it stifles my inspiration. Erin's materials wall makes me want to make something!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-30261526163930924162013-05-25T13:22:18.793-04:002013-05-25T13:22:18.793-04:00Hello Miss Erin!
How delightful & tidy your w...Hello Miss Erin!<br /><br />How delightful & tidy your work area is! I need to work on mine =)as I haven't reorganized after the effects of its hurried move from living room to basement & the chaos of doing a show.<br /><br />I use clear plastic boxes that can be mixed & matched to sort my beads by color & material while my stringing supplies are mostly loose. I do use a dowel rod to keep my silk cord tidy; I do a lark's head knot to attach it to the wooden rod & smile to see my rainbow of pretties.<br /><br />~ CatherineCatherine Sorensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15682682165381233236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-63535805344685526082013-05-25T12:37:02.202-04:002013-05-25T12:37:02.202-04:00Your studio is so dang CLEAN! Mine is incredibly h...Your studio is so dang CLEAN! Mine is incredibly horrible. I mean, really shameful. Its gotten to the point where I don't even TRY to clean it up--it is just a war zone in there. The ONE organizational thing I do that works is a peg board for wire spools that sits on the work desk. My husband made it for me, and its awesome. I try to keep all the copper together, brass, silver, colored craft wire all have their own pegs. The tin storage thing would work great for jump rings!Erin Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14660928844295427111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-10449981087477056302013-05-25T11:39:40.896-04:002013-05-25T11:39:40.896-04:00Hi Erin, I really love your pegboard for many reas...Hi Erin, I really love your pegboard for many reasons: easy to find what you are looking for (so much harder when it is thrown in a drawer) and you know right away when something is running low. My favorite resource is a large (60 drawer) storage unit, which I use for everything from sewing notions, polymer clay, small beads and findings. I buy mine at hardware stores... here in Canada at the Canadian Tire chain, where they frequently go on sale at 50-60% off. I think Harbor Freight have the same type of units in the U.S. <br /><br />My work area is a series of narrow (20" x 72") banquet tables, set against the wall. I put my multi-drawer storage units at the back and still have tons of room in front for multiple projects. Wheeled larger storage units fit under the banquet table. <br /><br />I would say my biggest tip is: look in unusual places for studio furnishings. I bought the sturdy, washable banquet tables at a Staples clearance sale for about 5 or 6 bucks apiece. I have several rolling office chairs throughout my studio (yep, Staples clearance, 5-15 bucks apiece). The more you save on storage, the more you have left to spend on gorgeous beads. Yay!Monique (A Half-Baked Notion)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16227965573117684221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-17379743570549863722013-05-25T10:59:38.986-04:002013-05-25T10:59:38.986-04:00Love that pegboard, Erin! Like you and most of us ...Love that pegboard, Erin! Like you and most of us out here I like to have everything where I can see it.....helps to inspire me. My studio is inside a double closet which was a great idea for a while but I've outgrown it onto my dining room table so I'm going to have to come up with something new(like a bigger home).Thanks for sharing.Nan of Studio In The Wall.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06575401642213900349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-89220983590601889252013-05-25T10:13:50.877-04:002013-05-25T10:13:50.877-04:00I love seeing people's work spaces! Thanks for...I love seeing people's work spaces! Thanks for sharing :D<br /><br />I have those white opaque containers with sections inside that I keep all my metal blanks, findings, charms, beads and everything in. I love those. I have each one labeled and they're stacked on a small three shelf book case. All right beside my work desk.Dzign by Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16863739529397430983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-86811272501827931392013-05-25T09:48:03.318-04:002013-05-25T09:48:03.318-04:00I organize by category (gemstone, glass, natural e...I organize by category (gemstone, glass, natural etc.) and then by color withing each. Makes it a lot easier to select beads for a design when they are organized by color.<br /><br />Ikea, if you are lucky enough to have one nearby, is a great place to pick up glass containers (used for large votive candles), trays and slim drawer cabinets. Kathleen Lange Klikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161796067079143054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-81936507958139950872013-05-25T09:42:43.245-04:002013-05-25T09:42:43.245-04:00OH, I wish I could be more organized! At present, ...OH, I wish I could be more organized! At present, I use small plastic containers (pint sized) for my larger amounts of beads / mixes, then smaller pillbox sized organizers for singles or small amounts, I have shoe box sized ones full of things I've made, but nowhere to display anything at presentjesdeamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12147630691489852100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157095593736922566.post-13582870566426019002013-05-25T08:22:14.716-04:002013-05-25T08:22:14.716-04:00I'm probably like you and everyone else in tha...I'm probably like you and everyone else in that I'd like to have as many of my supplies out and visible as possible. I LOVE your pegboard and will probably implement that idea soon. In addition to making many items easy to find and neatly stored, it will free up the drawer space they are taking up now for other things not as easily hangable. Thanks for sharing.<br />Ann Schroederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05911194722202501782noreply@blogger.com