Create Fun Jewelry On-the-Go with the Bead Buddy Design Save and Go Mini Beading Kit

Just Me: Very poor quality. I should have taken notice of previous reviews that said bead mat not stuck properly etc but as this was the 3rd bead buddy I had purchased, I thought perhaps people were being over critical. They definitely weren’t. The mat is not stuck down properly and the surface is very uneven. The glue used rips the foam if you try to move it. Even the size guide is made from cheap cardboard and has no wipe clean finish or backing.
This item is nowhere near the same quality is the 2 smaller boards I already own and I can only assume it is not manufactured by the same company

United Kingdom on Sep 09, 2023

catch the cat: Easy to use and keeps every thing together

United Kingdom on Oct 31, 2022

mrs v a hayward: Perfect for my bead projects. Will take with me on holiday.

United Kingdom on Oct 28, 2021

Michelle Goericke: Handy little case and it serves its purpose although I believe this product is way over priced!

United States on May 03, 2021

LupuslassLupuslass: It does everything it says it does. It's ideal for carrying aroung your project, although if you want handbag size, this one isn't it. However it has many advantages, the 2 halves come apart which can be useful if your sat watching TV whilst finishing off your project, although it can take some jiggery pokery to separate them without flinging your beads everywhere (takes a bit of practise). However once it's closed your beads and project are safe and any loose beads will stay put no matter how much you shake them (I've tried trust me). The only thing that would make it better is 2 different coloured mats either side, cream seed or delica beads tend to blend in a little, or maybe interchangable mats. Just a thought.

United Kingdom on Mar 26, 2021

Victoria: This is a must-have for those that travel with their beads. I have three of them and I love all of them. The larger one is great for projects that use a lot of colors. The smaller one is great for smaller projects and is really portable because you can stick it in your purse or bag and go. The lined lid is great because no matter how small the bead is, it is held in place when closed.

They can be a little tricky to open because some beads can stick to the lid, but if you just open it slightly, you can brush the beads off the top.

I love this board because I have pets and kids. That means, my beadwork can't be just set down on a table while I'm not working on it. This board makes it so that I can seal up my projects and not worry about a cat eating string or a child nocking it on the floor.

This is a must-have beadboard.

United States on Aug 13, 2020

Rebecca L.: After a small shipping mix up, which the seller was AMAZINGLY fast to rectify (Thank you!!!) I added another Bead Buddy Junior to my collection. These make beading on the go easy, but you must respect the design. I always see people trying to stuff too many bead tubes or other things into them, and then complain they won't stay closed, or the beads keep shifting. Limit the bead tubes, and it works like a dream. As for the plastic hooks on the front, yes, they are plastic, and will eventually break off, but I have had a few bead buddies for years without issues on this.
Now, for use when beading, yes, if you use the side that has the hooks for the rear hinge, yes, you will catch your thread and potentially spill everything. It's just the nature of the design. Place a cloth over the hinges (or the clasps) while you are working and problem solved.

United States on Jun 29, 2020

Crafty girl: Very useful for keeping beading project neat and tidy when working, storing and carrying around.

United Kingdom on Dec 17, 2019

jemsw: I bought one of these about 10 years ago & loved it. Couldn't find another one until I happened to see this on Amazon. I bought 3, two of the regular size & one Bead Buddy Junior.

These are great for those times I don't finish a project, or am unsure of my design. I can close it up & save my work for another time.
I always detach the lid - it gives me more room to work - try different colors, shapes & sizes. Always a good thing when as we all know a bead's natural habitat seems to be the floor. (It's Amazing how well those little rascals can hide - I sometimes find a bead that I know I haven't had out in months - even if I've vacuumed several times during the interim.)
I will say it took me a while to figure out how to get it to open & close easily, but once I figured it out - no more problems.
All-in-all, I'm very pleased with my Bead Buddy. Works perfectly!!

United States on Jul 02, 2019

Lyn Rankin: I specifically purchased this for an overseas trip that encompasses flights, probably delays, a cruise, and quiet evenings in our hotel, as we will be away for over three weeks. It looks like the perfect size as I have a couple of Peyote bracelet projects lined up. I like the fact that the hinge separates, giving me versitility with the size I want to work with and both sides have a bead mat. That means I am not restricted to small projects afterwards. Using a compact thread cutter will resolve problems travelling without scissors​. At least now I can have something to keep me occupied, that can quickly be closed up and popped away. Fantastic for those of us who like to have something to do with our hands. Especially now security is a problem travelling with crochet or knitting.

United States on Jul 22, 2017