Plastic cannisters DIY

I haven’t been able to see what’s on the top shelves of my kitchen cabinets since my accident. I decided to make small tube-like cannisters filled with jars of my extra cooking supplies, and to store these cannisters lying on their side so that I can read what’s in each one. It’s not “pretty”, but I think it will be practical. I used empty tall water bottles as the tube, and the cardboard and plastic top off of ice cream as the lid. I used the lid off of a milk carton as the knob, a heavy rubber band to close the lid, and steel wire as the back hinge.

I’ve found faster and easier ways to make plastic cannisters from gallon water bottles. I’m now using Gorilla Tape as the back hinge of the cannister — one piece on the outside and another piece inside for extra strengh. I also use Gorilla Tape to strengthen the plastic where I attach the white plastic knob and where I anchor the fabric-covered rubber band. The white plastic knob is actually the spout from a heavy cream cardboard carton. I wash the carton and cut out the round spout with scissors. I turn it upside down and sew it onto the plastic cannister. I use a fine braided nylon thread, usually used for leather work. And I punch the holes where I will sew with an awl. So, here are some photos of the construction of one of my latest creations.









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