The components of the system include a set of armatures and retention mechanisms that enable the construction of projects using beads where the beads are retained on the armature by the retention mechanism, but the beads can be removed without the use of tools or excessive force. This set of components provides a system to be used as a toy or craft project. The beads can be removed, replaced and reorganized to change the design and provide a high level of re-usability and playability for children and in crafting.