cigar tubes

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by Wharf Rat

It's common to see beads stored in small, clear tubes a little smaller than a cigarette. The cigar tubes could, of course, work for a collection of larger beads.

Never seen anyone use tubes that small. Would do much good as they would hold less than a teaspoon of beads.

The regular aluminum tubes have been used before but the problem is that even with a bunch of holes and a very small bit some beads will fall out.

You could take a pair of ankle high stockings and just cut it off an put the beads inside. Some have also used the small filter bags for aquariums or cheesecloth.

[Wharf Rat]

Originally Posted by bobarian

Never seen anyone use tubes that small. Would do much good as they would hold less than a teaspoon of beads.

The regular aluminum tubes have been used before but the problem is that even with a bunch of holes and a very small bit some beads will fall out.

You could take a pair of ankle high stockings and just cut it off an put the beads inside. Some have also used the small filter bags for aquariums or cheesecloth.

Well, my experience stems from an old friend who essentially paints with very small beads. http://www.alfar.com/~joanne/ Larger beads, like for a necklace, would need a different container.

[bobarian]

Originally Posted by Wharf Rat

Well, my experience stems from an old friend who essentially paints with very small beads. http://www.alfar.com/~joanne/ Larger beads, like for a necklace, would need a different container.

Dont think those will hold humidity very well.

[Wharf Rat]

Originally Posted by bobarian

Dont think those will hold humidity very well.