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Counting & Measuring Beads
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When
it’s time to tally and organize beads, you need a bead counter!
This handy little invention is easy to use and is totally portable so
you can even take it with you when you shop. They’re available in
different sizes to accommodate different sizes of beads.
To use a bead counter, pour the corresponding size of beads onto the
counter. Hold the counter over a bead mat or box to catch any extra beads.
Carefully shake the counter so the beads slide into the holes and any
extra beads slide off of the counter. If you want to count smaller quantities
of beads, you can just cover some of the holes with tape.
A
slide gauge is the best way to measure beads, cabochons and other dimensional
items used in jewelry making. It’s like a miniature ruler but the
top separates to actually hold the item. This gives you a more accurate
measurement than laying a dimensional object on a flat ruler.
Both of these tools make it simpler to shop for beads or to find beads
in your own stash that fit specific dimensions. When a magazine project
calls for fifty 8mm beads, you can find the 8mm beads and then easily
count them out.
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