Jewelry Making Station Pt.4

This is the last bead/jewelry storage system
I have.

Where I live there are a large number or artists who
live nearby. SO, when folks move
allot of time good storage/furniture gets
donated to other residents.

Lucky me, this was a FREE BE
the rolling computer desk.

I use it with all the 50 cent plastic boxes
filled with beads...

I categorize my beads by type & colour.
For example
All the natural stones are housed together,
separated by colour.

Glass/clear beads, same, colour and so on...

Trinkets, charms, baubles and dangles are all together.

Semi-precious stones...

Artistic or handcrafted glass beads
are housed together.

And keeping them all colour coordinated
helps when I'm in the middle of creating something
and need to grab quickly.

I even keep sequin in their own storage system.

I'm re-vamping this system presently
since I sold several batches of beads
I have to reorganize and re-purpose
the empty containers.

Jewelry Making Station Pt.3

Once again, another drawer system
for my jewelry supplies…this one is
the Rainbow roller...

I use various 'dollar store' ziplock bags
and plastic storage containers.

I use these wee plastic bowls and larger ceramic
saucers to hold Work In Progress projects.
This way I can clean up my craft area,
if I'm going to put a project on hold for awhile.

More ziplock storage use.

Many years back
I was given a travel jewelry making system.
I didn't like the bag
since I rarely travel and make jewelry
so I took out the plastic containers
and keep them in this drawer system.

I use the bag for my art travel kit.

This is the Rainbow Roller cart.
I have 'lunch trays' on top
with various beads I've yet to store
and another one for project.

I usually put jewelry related things on top
when I either find, re-purpose or purchase new materials.
I'll organise them later, when time permits.

Jewelry Making Station Pt.2

This clear plastic tray was once
a display tool
for art supplies
I use to sell...

Now it sits nestled under my converted sewing table,
on top of a roller cart
also full of jewelry supplies.

I love how I can see all the wire in one swoop look!
Especially when I'm in the middle of creating something
and I'm inspired. The tray
has a heavy lid that keeps dust from collecting
on all my wire supplies.

This roller cart
was another charity shop find.
$8 about 3 years ago!
It fits perfectly under my converted sewing table!

I thought you all might like to see
inside all the 9 drawers here…

Drawer one

Drawer two

Drawer three is full of lost/found objects
and broken jewelry parts that will not be
mended, instead they will be used
for mixed medium work.

Drawer four

Drawer six is full of plastic
storage containers
and recycled dice packaging.

Drawers seven and eight have all my
ceramic bowls safely stored.
Drawer nine is empty because I'm converting a few items
that are stored on top of the desk right now,
into smaller storage
that will be moved into the large, deep drawer nine.

Overall view of converted sewing table
and roller cart
for jewelry supplies.

A most valuable tool
if you're interested in jewelry making.
I found this one at Harbour Freight Tools for under
$10.
DO NOT BUY FROM HOBBIE STORE!
They have this very same device, for $49!!!

I think you can buy this online, from Harbour Freight Tools.

Another invaluable tool to have
for jewelry & fiber artists.

Recent garage sale items
I found all for $1
Now I am converting them into smaller zip-lock bags
for compact storage.

These seed beads will also be put in zip lock
jeweler bags.
I plan to use these beads for mixed medium art supplies.

My Jewelry Making Station

Recently I've read a few postings & articles
about artists and chaos.

This is my top drawer of my jewelry desk (1)
I have three storying systems for my jewelry supplies.

I am one such artist who actually creates best
with a small work area
(mostly my computer desk)
smattered with post-it notes, trinkets, treasures
& other items that inspire me…
HOWEVER,
My supply areas HAVE TO BE ORGANISED...

As you can see
the drawers in these pictures
are somewhat organised
and if they aren't
well, I will not be able to find nor
 create stuff smoothly
when inspired.

This is draw number two out of five.

I keep many of my supplies
in their original packing
if storable. This way the tool(s)
stays protected from dust.

This is drawer number three.

Drawer number four.

Drawer number five...

This desk is for a portable sewing machine
which I found at a charity shop for $15.

It was in perfect shape when I found it.

I tried using my sewing machine on it
however, because of the wheels and very light
wood material it's made from
the sewing surface moved and was far too
unstable…SO, it's great for my jewelry supplies.

Tomorrow I'll take pictures of
another jewelry supply station.
This will be the second our of three that I have.

Within Reach

My colourful pens
are at the ready
here on my desk/art space

I like to organise them
according to brand
I also have a large plastic
Art Bin container full
of my larger
Touch, Copic, Prismacolor, & Letraset
pens

I like to keep all my black fine line pens
 in their own three draw system
too

Doodle Reminder

I have little notes and reminders all over
my desk.
This little one is specifically made
to organize the calls I need to make
either today or tomorrow...

Wee Plastic Goodies and Badies

Here's a peek into the
world of game miniatures
and the task of organizing them...

Lots of little plastic figures

A daunting task for some

But for those who love their game figures and gaming

This large scale view of ALL
mini figures owned
is an awesome moment!

But, these wee figures aren't going to sort themselves

So, now that plastic bins have been purchased

It's time to organize

But seriously, isn't this really a cool scene?
All these fun wee figures all on display!