Organizing Polymer Clay

After looking through different organizers, I realized that if I didn't want to spend a ton of money, I would need to figure it out myself.  I needed small containers that would fit a brick of clay, and containers that could seal well so the clay doesn't dry out.

Solution!  I used Ziplock 4oz square containers, printed labels with my Brother label maker, and stuck them all in a covered tub from Target. I used 24 containers for the different colors I had.

I turned them upside down to make it easier to see the color.  Of course, I had help!

Total cost?  Just under $12!

Get Organized: Favorite jewelry wire/thread organizing tool.

For a spastic jewelry maker like me who loves trying all sorts of new media and techniques, I find I spend a lot of my beading time just organizing my stuff, especially after a big clearance sale.  One of my biggest obstacles was keeping wire and thread untangled in my drawer.  It was a constant irritation.

One day, while shopping in a discount retailer, I saw a tiered pants hanger and thought, EUREKA!  That's the solution!  I only paid a couple bucks since it was being cleared out.  Not only is my wire and thread contained easily, but it's easy to see what I have in stock and what I need to purchase.  Plus, it hangs in the closet, so it doesn't have to look gorgeous.