Bead Display Stand???

[Jolene]

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i have asked my hubby and he having a go this weekend, will post piccies up when he done and if you like i could talk nicely to him!!!!

Post us up some pics of his handywork please?

[Dragonfire Glass]

I just saw this in the Garage on LE

http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=50972&stc=1&d=1195931148

Does anyone here make them? Or know where to buy them in the U.K. as I am drooling and I must must have one! 

Graeme just said 'yeah, ok' so I don't suppose they are that tricky to make. Mind you, his dad's a carpenter.

[dinah46]

How about this for a completely recycled bead stand
Ok it needs a bit of work but I usually throw the stands out as I only use the knives that come on them.
The wire is bent mandrels so can be any length. I'm thinking of drilling holes for more mandrel bits just offset a bit. Then just need to cover the gap in the handle now where I took off the knife hanger shelf thingy (sorry about the technical blurb )

[Carrie-Jane]

It looks exactly like my kitchen roll holder!
What a good idea.
And to think I was actually in the charity shop this morning dropping off some old clothes! I could have looked for another one.

I feel a Sunday car boot morning rummage coming on, weather permitting!

[dinah46]

It looks exactly like my kitchen roll holder!
What a good idea.
And to think I was actually in the charity shop this morning dropping off some old clothes! I could have looked for another one.

I feel a Sunday car boot morning rummage coming on, weather permitting!

I have actually used them as toilet roll and kitchen roll holders and for necklace holders while I'm making up necklaces as all the handles screw together. I hate throwing things away but I'm at a loss what else to use them for - polite answers only required 

[Jolene]

Just a note to say that Saffie's Hubby is Brilliant. I have just had two of his Handcrafted display stands delivered today and they are Top Notch. Thank you guys 

[saffie]

welcome Jo. He fairly chuffed as well bless him!!! think he may be addicted to wood!!!! (not sure if that sounds right or not!) anyway cos i feel able to i will just shamelessly advertise the new thread in the for sale section if anyone else is interested. i can provide more!!!!
Thanks again Jo, please post piccies when you have stained them
Saffie

[Jolene]

Will do I think I am gonna show off my bead collection on them at the same time

[saffie]

oh god yes definitely, every opportunity!!!

[LesleyMac]

Jeribeads on the "New York suppliers" thread have the acrylic bead stands, just in case anyone is still looking as Rocio have run out.

[Justin Bregar]

How about this for a completely recycled bead stand
Ok it needs a bit of work but I usually throw the stands out as I only use the knives that come on them.
The wire is bent mandrels so can be any length. I'm thinking of drilling holes for more mandrel bits just offset a bit. Then just need to cover the gap in the handle now where I took off the knife hanger shelf thingy (sorry about the technical blurb )

Everything looks good to me.Good Design.
Good luck at your upcoming ideas! I hope all your hard work pays off...I think your displays will really stand out! It is such a great use of a natural material and it does "elevate" the piece, both in the rich appearance and the height, giving much more interest to a table display! Great Job!

[paintboxcrafts]

Going back to the abacus idea, I have just got an Ikea child's abacus to pull apart and redo as a bead rack.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90064846

Trouble is it's obviously quite well made, they don't want you to able to break it and swallow the beads!

[dinah46]

This is such an ancient thread

Can I just say that although I was quite pleased with my recycled 'bead stand' I have now bought one of Manda's and I love it

[TheJanie]

The abacus is a great idea!  Given that I've often thought of making a posh abacus for my nephew (he's only 3 and I've already got him addicted to glass beads ) I can't think why I never thought of using an abacus for bead display!

[Lush!]

Ooh yeah, love the abacus.  Typical though, when you want Ikea to build it for you they don't, when you wanna pull it apart, ya can't