Val here at Rings & Things was photographing some bead assortments the other day: Scoop a sample, pour, catch the spillover in a bead tray. Which makes a considerable racket–especially if you sit near the boss, who’s talking on the phone. Necessity (or Val) is the mother of invention, so spying a sheet of foam, Val lined the bead tray, and…
Ladies and gentlemen, introducing The Bead Silencer™!

I’m going to keep this post nice and simple. You never know where a great idea is going to come from, to grow your business!
- Consider trademarking any snazzy names that you use.
- And think about the possibility of marketing new products.

By the way, Val’s invention is actually made by cutting up one of these beading mats.