Elizabeth Ward Bead Storage Solutions Plastic Storage Tray and Bead Organizer with 78 Containers of Various Sizes, Tray, and Lid for Beads, Clear

The Elizabeth Ward Bead Storage system trays are the heart of an incredible solution to the "Where did I put those beads (or clasps, necklace drops, screw,s or nails, or other small things)?" problem. With this system, you will create the perfect small item storage personalized for your needs. The stackable trays have uniform dimensions and transparent covers that enable you to tell at a glance what each tray contains. Clear containers can be bought in a variety of sizes that efficiently fit into those trays allowing you to store, and instantly see, the variety of bead sizes, shapes, colors, and findings, in your stash. With the Darice system, you do not have to adjust to the container sizes and shapes determined by an unknown person who will never know your actual requirements. It is possible to order small quantities, in a variety of sizes, of the clear easy-to-use storage containers, enabling you to choose exactly the configuration that fits your needs within each tray. Each container is sized to slip easily into and out of the Darice storage trays while securely holding the contents within. I feel that this system saves me time and the frustration of hunting through numerous boxes, removing lid after lid, in the hope that I will find the size, color, and shape of bead that I need at the moment. These sturdily stackable trays are the key to the system. Using them will enable you to store an incredible amount of beading, needlework, crafting, and workshop supplies within a surprisingly small footprint. Watch out! Other family members may "steal" them. They are that useful.

This is an awesome system for bead storage. It took a little time, but I finally moved all my seed beads into these wonderful containers and trays. I was going CRAZY with so many beads in all kinds of storage containers - used to be such a pain to keep track of what I had and find what I needed. Now, I have all the colors sorted per tray and labeled and its so nice to not only have everything in one type of container but I can see clearly what Im looking for. As well, with tiny beads its nice to feel confident in the container not inadvertently opening up - these lids are attached and snap securely closed. I use a small funnel to pour beads in and use the lid as an intermittent stopper when I’m pouring out a few to use. At first I was shy of buying them since I needed 12 trays - adds up fast - but they are worth every penny. It was liberating to finally toss out all those old containers, saving tons of space, time and sanity. I LOVE THEM!

This is not the first one I've bought! I love how it keeps all my little bits and pieces corralled, everything from beads to die cut elements in eye sight, one place nice and organized. The variety of sizes of container allow for different quantities and sizes; the individual container lids are easy to open but most important they stay closed. The whole unit has a lid that makes it easy to stack.

I purchased the Elizabeth Ward bead storage solutions specifically for Diamond art drill storage and it has been absolutely perfect. The system includes four different container sizes which makes organizing square drills round drills, leftover drills and multiple Diamond painting projects so easy and efficient. The containers are sturdy clear and fit perfectly in the tray great for Diamond painting organization, jewelry storage and craft storage. The price is very reasonable for the quality and versatility you get. What really surprised me was discovering that it also comes with jewelry-making supplies, including items for making earrings, which I had no idea were included when I purchased it. Such a fun bonus! This is an excellent storage solution for anyone who does Diamond painting, bead storage, rhinestone storage or other small craft organization. Highly recommended for beginners and experienced Diamond painters alike.

After getting into bedazzling, I quickly realized I need a good way to organize all the rhinestones that I was collecting. This storage tray is perfect for organizing massive amounts of rhinestones. Each container opens easily and closes securely, and it a nice way to separate colors and types of rhinestones.

This is my second review of this storage system. First, there are many ways to store/organize beads. After a few false starts and organizing failures, the Darice/Elizabeth Ward storage system, For Me, is the perfect storage system for all my beads, findings, and tools essential to every project. After investing in well over a dozen trays, the tool/supply container, as well as several supplemental trays, spare labels, and small, medium, large container boxes, and using them for nearly three years, I have three observations regarding tray, container, and label durability of this system whether one is considering purchasing/investing in one or two trays or an entire system. The Trays: The white clips on each side of the tray have held up perfectly. However, these clips are the most vulnerable part of each tray, and have broken off after I have accidentally banged into the side of a tray; none of these white “clips” have just broken off from regular use. Only three “clips” have broken off in three years. And today, none of them are showing signs of wear or malfunctioning. If a clip does just break off or the tray arrives damaged, the tray is defective and Amazon will replace it if you return the tray to them AND send the defective tray back to them (Amazon sends you a return label that covers the return postage). The Plastic Boxes: No matter the size, all the boxes perform as well as or better than the day I received them. None of the lids have broken off or failed to securely house any bead regardless of bead weight or size. I have found that approximately 5% of all the medium-sized and 5% of all the large-sized boxes are more difficult to open and close and require more effort to open safely than my strong hands can manage. I have resorted to opening the few more difficult boxes with my teeth, however, over time and usage they now open reasonably using only my hands. I mention this for those whose hands give them grief, or reasonably balk at the idea of using their teeth. The Labels: I place the labels upside down on the white lids, so the cutout shape of the label does not match the shape. It fits fine, and does not obscure my view into the clear bottom of the box. Since I have so many containers of beads, I found over time I preferred using the labels made for the boxes over creating my own (Cutting and pasting copies of labels, lasted two months). Remember, it is about what works for you. Also, some labels stick well and some don’t, whether they are placed on the top or bottom of the boxes (e.g., occasionally when I have more than vendor of the same bead, or combine the same model/brand of clasp but one is silver and the other gold, I’ll place a label on the top and bottom of the box - this helps me esp. when there is a difference in price between vendors, or to save space). My last “batch” of supplemental labels ALL curled up requiring clear tape to keep them down. This was an atypical experience, normally there is no rhyme or reason to which labels adhere well and which do not. Overall, about 70% of labels used adhere well, and the others have needed a little tape at the corner(s) or edge(s). If labels stick well a the outset, they remain stuck over time and vice versa. I use the finest Ball Point pen tip to write info on the labels - it will not smear, and will remain legible over time. One can use word processor software to set custom parameters to print info on the labels - after one very successful stab at this, I found this was too much work/hassle For Me. I quickly began using commonly used abbreviations in my bead descriptions. I use them consistently and have no trouble listing the quantity, make, size, shape, color, price per gram or unit, vendor on the labels. I write small, but abbreviations and consistency are the key to success. If writing small is too much of a chore, I know many who number or color code their labels, which then refer to a description/index that provides an abbreviated description of what is contained I each box. Thank You So Much to the reviewers who shared their experiences and organization systems in these reviews - you gave me choices and helped me to decide what would work best for me!

These storage trays are the greatest! The actual trays come three different ways (empty, full of the tiny containers (82-piece set) and then also full with a mix of the containers (45-piece set)). I purchased this one (45-piece container) set along with one of the 82-piece set and love them both! They are almost full and will be needing to buy another one of each so I have on had. I have a ton of brads and eyelets from over the years that never get used because all of the storage devices hide them! Out of sight, out of mind! With these you can see everything in the tray without even taking off the locking lid! So you know instantly if you have a color that matches! Loving them. They are great for Rhinestones, gens and Sequins too! It's amazing how much more I'm using all of these items now that they are in an 'easy to see' storage container. The different trays stack nicely too... they 'lock' (for lack of a better term) into one another, so they don't slide around. I will say this though, the stickers/labels they come with... absolutely suck. They don't stay stuck and keep coming off. I think it's because they are designed to go on the clear side of the individual containers. I don't want my labels there, I want them to be on the lid of the individual containers so I can continue to see the colors and what's in each container. So instead I use address labels (Avery or other brand ~ the small ones that are like 80-labels to a sheet) and they stay attached to the little lids just fine. What else is great, is that at the time of my writing this review... you can get the individual containers (that go inside the trays) on Subscribe & Save if you need more of a specific size. Love, love love!

I have used every storage system available for beads: round screw top containers, Jolie's Crystal Storage (now discontinued), plastic rectangles with flip tops, small Dritz containers with a separate lid, tubes with pull out tops, tubes with screw on tops, zip lock bags and small organizers with multiple boxes. Sides are either straight of curved. All of them have at least one flaw. The tops breaks, the bag rips, the tube cracks, the top is too loose and falls out or just too cumbersome to use. Elizabeth Ward has created a beautiful and practical tiny container for those who love small seed beads. Their beauty is that the closure cuts down on static electricity, which is an enemy to the smallest size 15 and 11 beads made. Static causes beads to cling to the sides of tubes, to spring out of other containers and in general make beading time a pick up affair, not a creative one. The perfectly designed side notches for easy removal, the tight fitting hinged lids, the clear, see through body are all what makes this a winner. No static problems encountered with this system. As recently as two years ago, they were hard to find and somewhat elusive. Now, due to their apparent popularity and probably due to the Darice branding, they are readily available from many online sources as well as sold in store at select A C Moore stores. Get out those scissors for coupons! I started out conservatively, with several sets of 13 tiny containers. Now I have 4 complete trays with 78 containers each. I'm very pleased and happy with this and recommend it to anyone who wants their stash organized, beautiful and easy to work with.