The Beadsmith Bead Tube Tower - Storage Unit for Large & Small Bead Tubes, 8 x 16 Inches, Folds Easily for Storage, Portable, Includes Clear Zippered Pouch w/Handle

I was looking for an item that was not only versatile, but handy to hold tubes of seed beads. I am new at beading, I recently purchased seed beads in individual small bags. I was looking for storage allowing me to view the bead colors, sizes and types (Cube, round, 8' 11' 15' etc.,) with ease. If you are new to beading viewing the sizes, matching the colors and hues becomes important to your final project. I needed to purchase an item that allows me to view a group of beads at the same time... The tower storage allows for it, not only was I able to see the beads without opening drawers or handling the beads you are able to view a number of beads at one time. The elastic band that hold the beads are made for the smaller tubes, but I was able to store larger tubes of beads by stretching the bands. The elastic bands have held up after months of use. Tubes do not slide, and can be removed out of the bands without trouble. The tubes stay in place, in when traveling. I hang the tower from a wall when I am beading. When not in use it is stored in the carrying case, and I have turned the tower flap so you can see beads while stored. The carrying case is very good quality plastic clear case, even with the larger tubes I store; there is no problem with closing the zipper of the carrying case. Whenever I travel my beads go with me without having to repack them, just store in the carrying case, and go. The convenient handle allows for easy carrying. Beadsmith Bead Tube Tower/portable bead tube storage system is an item I would purchase again. BEADSMITH BEAD TUBE TOWER-PORTABLE BEAD TUBE STORAGE SYSTEM

It is very handy to organize beads. Nice way to take beads with you.

Nice quality. Like how easy it folds down/sets up for studio use. This carrying case is very well designed and compact. May order larger.

I have OCD, and tend to like to organize everything frequently, so I bought 5 of these altogether. (not enough however). The elastics are snug, so it is tough to get the tubes in to place, but once they are, they are there. I have not actually used them as a tower, more as a way to keep all of my beads organized and out of the way while I am working on my projects. I have gotten a few of these where the elastics are not sewn down, and the handles and zippers do come apart because the seams seem to be sewn with a large stitch. Luckily I do own sewing machines and sew a lot, so for me this is an easy fix. The elastics do also seem to eventually stretch out after awhile from having to be stretched so tight. Maybe let the elastic have just a little give...not much. but enough so that one does not have to stretch it out more overstretching the elastic. Thank you.

I have the usual problems getting my seed beads organized. I have to say that this concept is the best so far for being able to access and see my collection. That said, the item itself could have better workmanship. Although I have no rips or tears, it is easy to guess that at some point in the future, a rip or tear in one or two of my loops holding my tubes is probably inevitable. There are several which are not tied down properly. Also, as another reviewer reported, the case is a half inch too small at the top which leads to a struggle containing a fully packed storage unit into its clear plastic container. However, with perseverance, it will go in. I am not sure how much I would actually use the case for my purposes...probably only occasionally for a bead retreat so this may not be much of a problem. As I said, it will fit if you take a couple of minutes to wrangle it in and are careful in the zipper area. The unit stays folded up on its own without the case. Another worry is that the cardboard inside may become weakened over time by the weight of the beads and bend the unit out of shape. However, no sign of this yet...just a worry. A wonderful feature is the velcro flap which when fastened enables your tower to stand up on your workbench or table. And it does stand up...very sturdy! This is pretty darned wonderful!The tower is not too big overall...just about right. It is about the same width as a piece of typing paper and only two inches longer than a piece of legal paper. Nicely compact and easy to move around! I can now see all of my seed beads, nicely organized into a compact place! Each unit holds a good amount of tubes, especially the small ones! Overall, I am quite pleased. Two are not enough. I need to order at least 2 more. One for my hex, triangles and 15/0. Another one for my bead mixes and 8/0s. I may have too many seed beads!

Returned. Difficult to put bead tubes in and out

It's a useful product, and serves the purpose, but it is so poorly made that the price is appallingly high. Anyone with a sewing machine can very easily and cheaply make one for themselves. I am glad I only bought one. The jury is out on whether I will return it (I don't have a sewing magine and it does serve a purpose. ) if it were $5-$6, I'd be okay with it. At $35, or whatever it is, I'm just mad. The elastic is wonky, and the whole thing just screams "sweat shop." Not impressed. Two stars because it's better than the plastic bag I had them tossed in.

I use this to store my seed beads of all varieties. I have not come across anything else that organizes them as well as this does. You can unfold the tower and see them all in one place and it can be folded down for easy storage in a drawer, on a shelf, or in a cabinet when its not in use. I like it so well I have 4 of them and will buy more as my collection seed bead inventory increases because it keeps them neat and tidy. They are all in one place where I know I can find them and don't have to go searching. You can also easily rearrange the way in which you organize your beads (i.e. color, shape. etc.) on the tower. I highly recommend the product.

I like the compact size and the looks of the case. I would have paid more if the tubes were included.

FITS THINNER BEADING TUBES! But is exactly what I ordered

I am delighted with this item which holds all of my test tubes filled with seed beads. The transparent case in which it comes makes it highly portable. One could take it to a bead shop so that one as a record of the beads one already has and not replicate them.

I’m not going to take pics , the elastics are 100% too tight , so tight they crush and pop the caps free , even deep top caps , and that was with just 1 tube in , multiple tubes if you just want to stick them in empty to see what it’s like to see how disappointing the product truly is … you can’t lol 😂 it’s pretty sad , Description doesn’t say wether or not it comes with tubes , or does not , obviously it’s not going to come with depicted beads , but I truly thought it would be coming with the tubes , I was wrong , so had to buy the sized tubes mentioned , to discover they don’t fit …. Who’s building this anyway , the “ lines” don’t even line up , when expanded and Velcro used as depicted to make the tower , it’s has so much slack in the bend zones , it just collapses … I’m not much to complainer , but you need to know this product is a waste of time, and unless they fix the actual product to match its concept , DONT BUY THIS

Love the convienance of seeing all my colors easily; I have bought multiple of these.