Paint Storage With Paint Sticks!

by Linda kelley

I really needed some better storage for paints besides a shoe box. When I was working on the monogram succulent with the paint sticks, I happened to try a paint bottle in the opening and it fit nice and snug.

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This is what I did. I used 3 of the thicker, longer paint sticks for this project. I cut the 3 sticks the same size. I used wood glue to glue the pieces together. I waited till the next day, then used a stapler to insure the sides would stay put. I sanded them really good, just to get them smooth.

I then added 2 coats of chalk paint in a gloss color, lightly sanding in between. I then screwed them into a stud. I ended up making two more shelves.....painted them white.

Now I have lots of 'free'storage.......now I have to fill it up!!!Check out my other projects at: https://kelleysdiy.com/

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Donna L. Woods-Clements on Mar 30, 2016
Yep! What Hannah said! I have to do something soon, as my paint collection is growing! Thanks for the idea!

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- Linda kelley on Mar 30, 2016
  @Donna L. Woods-Clements Donna it was so easy to do...paint sticks are free...I just used a saw to cut...I left space between to add more when needed.
  
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Sandra K Salisbury on Mar 31, 2016
Really clever use of paint sticks. The shelves will be great for those odd-sized bottles that show up occasionally. Years ago I used some to make a shadow-box like frame for a small collection of white porcelain dogs.

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- Linda kelley on Mar 31, 2016
  @Sandra K Salisbury That sounds pretty...I love doggies!
  
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