Magnetic Spice Holder
Renting a bedsit was challenging regarding storage and what your allowed to do. As I have disabilities I am challenged to make anything. I have found many useful tips here on instructables, so I would like to share mine.
There was only one cupboard for pantry items and we all know how small items like spices can take up room. I came across many sites that requied a lot of tedious steps or purchasing extra products.
Here is a simple magnetic spice holder.
There was only one cupboard for pantry items and we all know how small items like spices can take up room. I came across many sites that requied a lot of tedious steps or purchasing extra products.
Here is a simple magnetic spice holder.
Deciding on Spice Jars
Trying not to have mismatched spice jars can be challenging, i found these light weight spice jars with a clear view window in a discount store and took everyone off the shelf.
Try not to buy heavy jars.
Searching for ideas I liked the idea of chalkboard paint; I tend to change spices several times a year.
I painted 4 coats of acrylic chalkboard paint. I found this to be very watery so I used a coat of chalk beneth the last layer and this made a huge difference.
Try not to buy heavy jars.
Searching for ideas I liked the idea of chalkboard paint; I tend to change spices several times a year.
I painted 4 coats of acrylic chalkboard paint. I found this to be very watery so I used a coat of chalk beneth the last layer and this made a huge difference.
Process
First of all out of habit I cleaned the outside of my project with vinegar then painted the jars. I glued 3 small magnets to the top of each jar, two may have been enough. Purchased from http://aussiemagnets.com.au/magnets/Rare-Earth-%28Neodymium%29/Discs/
I tried these on the side and front of the fridge and they just did not look right. So I tried to work out the cheapest way to put them on the kitchen side wall.
I was cooking muffins and it dawned on me the pan might be magnetic, walla! So my next visit to the supermarket I bought an inexpensive biscuit tray that is already in black for AU $5.00.
I decided to have them suspended above the stove instead of cluttering bench space.
I tried these on the side and front of the fridge and they just did not look right. So I tried to work out the cheapest way to put them on the kitchen side wall.
I was cooking muffins and it dawned on me the pan might be magnetic, walla! So my next visit to the supermarket I bought an inexpensive biscuit tray that is already in black for AU $5.00.
I decided to have them suspended above the stove instead of cluttering bench space.
Items Used
Spice jars
Vinegar
Chalk Paint
Chalk
Magnets
Double sided tape
Paint brushes
Glue
Biscuit tray
Vinegar
Chalk Paint
Chalk
Magnets
Double sided tape
Paint brushes
Glue
Biscuit tray
Completion
I decided to attach the tray to the underside of the overhead cupboard using doublesided tape. In the event of moving I can prise this away and clean the tape off using a hairdryer.
I did allow the tape to adhere to the cupboard for 24 hours before attaching the tray. I then used a breadboard and pot to apply pressure and support the adhesion overnight.
I then simply put up my spice jars and project is complete.
I did allow the tape to adhere to the cupboard for 24 hours before attaching the tray. I then used a breadboard and pot to apply pressure and support the adhesion overnight.
I then simply put up my spice jars and project is complete.