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| So these are the systems I use... |
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| as they are now in my creative artists loft space... |
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| my goal is to clear the tops of all three systems before the end of summer... |
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| and re-purpose all the empty storage containers. I do work on a somewhat chaotic art tabletop BUT my supplies MUST be organized or I can't function. I'm not sure is these photos debunk the Chaos & Artists theory or if it supports it! What do you think? |
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| 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... |
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| 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... |
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| Trinkets, charms, baubles and dangles are all together. |
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| Semi-precious stones... |
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| Artistic or handcrafted glass beads are housed together. |
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| And keeping them all colour coordinated helps when I'm in the middle of creating something and need to grab quickly. |
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| I even keep sequin in their own storage system. |
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| I'm re-vamping this system presently since I sold several batches of beads I have to reorganize and re-purpose the empty containers. |
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| Once again, another drawer system for my jewelry supplies…this one is the Rainbow roller... |
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| I use various 'dollar store' ziplock bags and plastic storage containers. |
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| 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. |
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| More ziplock storage use. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| This clear plastic tray was once a display tool for art supplies I use to sell... |
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| Now it sits nestled under my converted sewing table, on top of a roller cart also full of jewelry supplies. |
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| 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. |
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| This roller cart was another charity shop find. $8 about 3 years ago! It fits perfectly under my converted sewing table! |
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| I thought you all might like to see inside all the 9 drawers here… Drawer one |
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| Drawer two |
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| 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. |
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| Drawer four |
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| Drawer six is full of plastic storage containers and recycled dice packaging. |
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| 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. |
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| Overall view of converted sewing table and roller cart for jewelry supplies. |
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| 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. |
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| Another invaluable tool to have for jewelry & fiber artists. |
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| Recent garage sale items I found all for $1 Now I am converting them into smaller zip-lock bags for compact storage. |
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| These seed beads will also be put in zip lock jeweler bags. I plan to use these beads for mixed medium art supplies. |
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| 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. |
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| 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... |
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| 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. |
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| I keep many of my supplies in their original packing if storable. This way the tool(s) stays protected from dust. |
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| This is drawer number three. |
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| Drawer number four. |
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| Drawer number five... |
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| 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. |
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| I so have wanted to organise my paper supply for a very long time but could never justify spending HUGE amounts of money on shelving systems until now... |
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| I found this at a local estate sale house called Petersburg Pickers. |
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| This price was PERFECT since I got it on the day all items were 70% off. Th are full price, Fri are 50%, Sat 60% and Sun 70% off. What an awesome find! I got all four units for less than the cost of one shelf. I love this place! And now my paper is easily accessible, colour coded and all. |
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| So, before my issue with NB's I was starting to shift my area around... |
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| and now I cannot even bend over, or lift anything for a week... |
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| So I'm forced to look at this mess, daily... |
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| until I can move about without fears of creating another nose bleed...ugh! |
