BeadEnCounter has features to help you organize your beads. Each bead inventory item entered is assigned a unique number, called the Item ID, as you create the item record. The Item ID cannot be changed, and will always be associated with that bead or finding item. The ID is designed to allow you to label the container or package in which you store the item. For example, if you keep a strand of beads in a box or a plastic bag, label the box or bag with the ID number. If you break the strand to use a few beads, always keep the ID with the individual beads. If you transfer the beads to a smaller container as some are used, transfer the number as well. Once a bead storage container is labeled with a ID, there is no longer any reason to keep any other notes, data or labeling with the container, though of course that is your option. You’ll be able to refer to BeadEncounter to find out the material, source, and cost of any item that you need to know about.