Tools and Techniques

• If you use weighted utensils or other heavier items to reduce tremors, you might try a Large Open Palm Hand Weight for $22.49 or HandiThings Forearm Weight for $18.95 while beading.
• The Vigor Easy Hold Round Nose Pliers (esslinger.com) have soft cushioning and built up handles that only cost $3.88.

• Try to select textured beads with larger holes to make threading them easier.
• Try magnetic clasps or create necklaces that are long enough to slip over your head.
• String a heavy bead on one end and clip the string to a cork board with thumb tacks to keep your project in place or use large clips.
• Use waxed linen or thick wire that will hold its shape to make it easier to string beads without a needle and thread.

• Use a Beading Tray like this one from Bead Smith for keeping your necklace project organized with grooves and pockets to store beads. You can place this tray within a larger tray with edges so nothing rolls off and onto the ground. It is $7 on Amazon.
• Use a non-skid mat under your tray so art materials stay put: Dycem Non-Slip Material Pads (healthproductsforyou.com) from $15.79, grip lap board for $35.95 Grip Lap Board (caregiverproducts.com), shelf or under rug liner, or a wet towel.
• Keep beading materials in easy to open containers with thick edged handles or DIY with Sugru Mouldable Glue.