Organize Your Jewelry Making Supplies

Jewelry making is an art that is loved by many but only a few understand its real importance and do it with passion. The reason I make jewelry is because of addiction of the jewelry making supplies. Without these supplies, we simply cannot accomplish our jewelry goals. I always make sure that whatever supply I use is all assembled with me. When the addiction and passion of the jewelry supplies becomes strong then for a person like me all those supplies needs to be assembled and organized. This is a situation that comes up in the mind for every jewelry maker to keep his things in an organized manner.

Jewelry supplies are what make any jewelry item look good and attractive. It is not only how you make them but also the quality and kind of supplies you use along. As the jewelry making supplies are small thus they need some protective environment to keep them in one place. You may have tried different storage ideas but none of them would be working for you. Trust me, I have been there and done that. But by doing tons of experiments and trying out different ways, I have reached the point where I figured out how this is going to go.

I finally came up with the right solution to keep my jewelry making supplies right in place and in an organized manner. Well, for the artistic type people being organized is like asking a fish to come out of water and climb a tree. The struggle is real but with the way I’m going to introduce will make things a lot easier. You don’t need much money to do this as it can be done with a small amount.

There are plenty of containers available in the market from small to big shallow to tall that can be used to store anything you want. But when it comes to the jewelry making supplies, you would require something open and direct.

What would you need?

To store your supplies, you would first require storage boxes for beads and tools. So a shelf with drawers would pretty much do the job. It is actually a scrapbook storage cart with four shelves.

On this shelf cart I have got the storage boxes lined up one over the other so I can use them instantly whenever I want. The carts I have got in the shelves have got tags on them which help me recognize what thing is where and in which box. I take the box out which I need, use the things inside it and then put it back to the scrapbook shelf. The box has got small sections inside it which makes it easy to house in the supplies. They never get mixed up and stay where I want them to.

I love the look of the beads assembled with their colors when I take them out of the shelf. This is how I organize my jewelry making supplies. You can do too. This scrapbook shelf is available in the market pretty easily. Go out there and get your supplies organized.  

Taking Care of your Snap Jewelry

Just like any other decorative materials you have in your house, snap jewelry should be taken good care of in making sure they serve you for longer periods. Such jewelry comes with high quality and ruining them will be the last thing to do. You must put in all the effort in making sure your jewelry is safe and secure against any damaging effects. It will range from how you use your snap jewelry to how you store them. This is a guideline on how to take care of such jewelry and you need to consider the following points:

• When storing, make sure your jewelry has been kept in a safe place away from the reach of children and anything that might cause harm. The place you store them should be dry and with the right environment. You can have them placed in sealed boxes for assured safety.

• During purchase, there were manuals you received alongside snap jewelry which you should not ignore. They have vital information on how you should take care of your jewelry. Stick to whatever the manufacturer has recommended because he or she is the one who knows how they were manufactured.

• When you are carrying your jewelry out but you are not using them, they should remain in the pouches. That is the ideal storage space while out of the house and it will ensure they don’t get lost or damaged easily.

• Cleaning of your snap jewelry is very important but you should have a good plan for doing that. Regular cleaning will not be advisable to cushion them against fading out very fast.  You can do the cleaning at least once in a month with regular wiping out of dirt within that period. You should only clean your jewelry when they are dirty and not just for fun.

• There are specific types of cleaners that are recommended for cleaning snap jewelry and they should be used all the time. The reason for using the specified cleaners is because some are reactive to the jewelry material which can damage your precious jewelry. If you are using any cleaner that is not recommended by the manufacturer, it will be good that you seek prior guidance. You should not do something that you are ignorant about.

• General handling of snap jewelry is another important thing to know as far as their care is concerned. Some people don’t know how to handle such fragile materials thus end up breaking and damaging them. You should place your jewelry down gently and avoid throwing them away carelessly. Always put them on patiently without being on the rush and the same should apply when you are removing.

Once you are in a position of adhering to all that without fail, you will get to enjoy longevity with your snap jewelry. Good care will assure them of durability but carelessness will mean you make regular trips to the market for new purchases. The choice is yours to make on how best to take care of your jewelry.