Keep Strands Of Beads From Tangling

Store single-strand, mid-sized pieces in plastic bags.

From basic, single-strand necklaces to chunky, complex pieces, strands of beads can add class and elegance to any outfit. Whether you gravitate to structural, artistic beaded accessories or to the layered look of several strands of different lengths, beaded necklaces and bracelets bring a high-fashion flair to your style. However, if you simply throw them all in a jewelry box at the end of the night, you may find them inextricably tangled together the next time to want to wear them. Put a little effort into storage, and you can keep your beads in good condition for years.

Instructions

1. Wrap a long, slender strand of beads around a foam hair roller. Pull the strand tight enough to take up the slack, but not so tight that there is tension on the cord. Secure the strand in place with the plastic clip that came with the hair roller.

2. Store a strand of medium-sized beads in a zip-closure plastic bag. Undo the clasp, and hold both ends of the item in one hand, so it hangs as it does when you wear it. Lower the bottom curve of the item into the bag, and keep the top ends outside it. Zip the bag closed around the clasps.

3. Unfasten a chunky or multi-strand piece, and lay it flat along the edge of a sheet of bubble wrap. Roll the edge of the bubble wrap tightly over the item, and continue to roll the package until a double-layer of wrap surrounds the item. Trim off the excess bubble wrap with scissors, and secure it with tape.

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