Beading Supplies I Love: Ceramic Bead Dishes

re: Beading Supplies I Love: Ceramic Bead Dishes

leacy — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:44:41 GMT

I like using round (or even square) pill boxes - the kind that you sort pills into that have seven separate compartments with their own lids. That way you can transport all the colors you need for a particular project and they are easy to pour into their storage containers when you are done.

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JadedMyst — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:20:15 GMT

I too love the ceramic beading dishes and would so love to find the Big Mama beading dish. If anyone knows where I can find one will you let me know?

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Julie-in-ramona — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 20:02:09 GMT

I've used the ceramic dishes for years. I've tried many different other methods but I keep coming back to the ceramic dishes.

These can be found for less money in art supply stores. They're really watercolor palettes.

I have cats. There's no way I can leave beads out. Also, I do a lot of my beading in the car. I need something that closes up quickly and securely. I've found that a plastic pistol case works great. Turn the foam inserts so the flat sides are out. I can fit 2 ceramic dishes inside and still have room for scissors, a thimble & Thread Heaven. The foam compresses against the dishes and keeps everything in place. Just make sure you have the right side up when you open the case!

Julie in San Diego

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floozette — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 01:09:35 GMT

I believe that these 'bead dishes' are actually palettes for watercolour painters. I have a couple which I purchased for that purpose, although I agree with your assessment of them as great for holding beads too. I have used them for sorting mixed up beads but I guess there is no reason not to use them as you do. Good thought that, thanks.

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Patriciakoko — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:04:02 GMT

I don't use mine as much as I used to but when I did, I found some round plastic containers with lids and a locking mechanism (simple) at a Dollar Store that were just the diameter of the dishes. I then cut bead mats in circles to cushion the dish and I could transport at least 3 at a time in relative safety. Just say'n. sometimes we need to look at other sections of stores to see what can be repurposed for our use.

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MyLadyK — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:51:18 GMT

I have started recycling the caps and lids from various sized bottles for holding my beads. I cover the bottoms with a piece of car polishing chamie so the beads don't roll around much. Some of the lids have a slightly rounded lip that also helps keep the beads from jumping out. The lids make it very easy to pour the beads back into their permanent containers.

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MorgJess — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 18:18:59 GMT

These trays look similar to ceramic palettes available in art supply stores. There are several different configurations from which to choose, so you can decide what's right for you. I am not sure how the prices compare, but it is worth a look!

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Peg247 — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:58:26 GMT

I am a beginning beader-more for art quilts than jewelry, altho that may come someday! I use a vintage white deviled egg dish. When I am adding beads to my cross stitch pieces I like to use butter pats. I have taken a couple of classes where the instructor introduced me to the valor (from an old blanket) mat - but I keep going back to my pottery dishes.

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CynthiaD@26 — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:38:09 GMT

I too have used these ceramic trays and love them as well. I also have the same complaints! They do make a difference though.

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arlinej — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 14:49:36 GMT

I've experimented with many different types of art work before I found beadwork. You can use the inexpensive watercolor plastic palattes to set out beads. Their wells are larger than the ceramic dishes, and only a few beads jump around.