Comments on: Helpful Hint for Senior Beaders

By: Karen Escalera

Karen Escalera — Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:17:34 +0000

Hi, as a senior crafter and jewelry maker I am so appreciative of your work in such places. I’m also thinking of doing so although my transportation situation is limited. Your’s and other’s suggestions on something to hold onto while stringing beads is amazingly simple and effective.
Karen E.

By: Pamela Dudrow

Pamela Dudrow — Thu, 28 Jul 2016 14:51:05 +0000

I love your spirit and I’m sure your senior students love it too! I think anyone who has the desire to work with a challenging population deserves a gemstone in their crown in heaven!

I, too, have the “droppsies” when working on stringing projects. I’ve taken to wearing an apron spread across my lap when I’m working on this type of project.

I know when folks age, their tolerance to air conditioning is lowered. They frequently wear a lap blanket which could also be an addition to the well thought out ideas you and the commenters have come up with! Their are so many ways to innovate when dealing with a challenging situation. I applauded each of you! Oh, and God bless you!

By: Phyllis C

Phyllis C — Thu, 17 Sep 2015 18:31:47 +0000

Paula – Thanks for the great tips! I’ve started teaching classes too, and the ideas for not losing the beads are brilliant! I use scotch tape or masking tape, but this is MUCH better. I love teaching, and a lot of my students are seniors too.

By: Julia

Julia — Wed, 26 Mar 2014 13:36:36 +0000

Thanks for this great idea. I too have severe arthritis and constantly drop everything repeatedly. i use cookie trays, pizza trays, etc and put those jewelry pads you can buy at craft stores to line them. Keeps the beads from rolling around and I can work on my project where ever I please.

By: Kate

Kate — Wed, 20 Nov 2013 03:31:47 +0000

Simplicity is the key to a brilliant solution. Good for you.

By: Kim Honeycutt

Kim Honeycutt — Sat, 16 Nov 2013 19:29:43 +0000

Thank you for the suggestion. I am an Activity Director at a Nursing Home. Love these ideas. Based on these recommendations, I will seek out Shoe Box tops for the tray and key chain loops. Big thanks…Kimberly

By: Ellie

Ellie — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:10:23 +0000

In my class we use those large black binder clips to clip the end of the string to the side of a “beading tray”. We make the tray from the bottom of a cardboard box and then place a beading pad in the tray. The walls of the tray should not be more than 1/2 ” high.
This keeps the beads and string inside the tray and if the student drops a bead it falls in the tray.