Supply Box Extending Dividers

by mlinhy in Craft > Art

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Supply Box Extending Dividers

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I've noticed that with a lot of supply boxes, they don't have dividers (its just one compartment) and if they do, it can't be moved around. There's no way to organize your supplies and when it's in your bag, the supplies move around too much. I came up with the idea to create a supply box where you are able to move the dividers around and extend them. You are able to customize it to fit your personal needs.

Supplies

drill

scissors

hinges

e6000 glue

thin piece of plywood (3mm x 6" x 12")

ribbon

polymer clay

Get a Box or Container

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1. Use a wooden box or a container to create your supply box. My box is around 6' x 3.5 '. I recommend getting a thinner box (box with shorter height) so that its not too bulky.

Hinges and Draw Latch

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2. On the inside of the box, drill two holes on the top and the bottom of the box for your hinges (right side) and repeat on the other side. Drill two holes on the outside of the box in the middle on the top and bottom for your non locking draw latch. Attached is a 3d printed hinge that you can use.

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1551631

Create Extending Divider

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3. For the dividers, use thin pieces of wood and cut into 1 inch squares. Glue the squares onto a ribbon using the e6000 glue. The ribbon should be about the height of your box. Glue another ribbon piece on top that way the wood isn't showing.

Holding Divider in Place

4. Wait for the divider to dry and then place the divider into the box and use polymer clay to keep it in place. The divider should be able to bend and extend in which you can use the same divider vertically or horizontally.

Enjoy

5. Add your supplies to the box & enjoy!