Workshop Storage Pots

It's easy to jumble up all your spare nails, screws and bolts. This quick and easy decorating tip will help you recycle kitchen containers, turning them into useful, attractive containers you can use to organise your hardware.

 

You'll need

Three large plastic yoghurt pots with lids
Newspaper
Adhesive letters (from any stationers)

Satin Super White

Satin Super Real Red

Satin Super Apple Green

Satin Super Pastel Green

Hints & tips

"You can use this decorating idea in the kitchen too, creating storage pots for herbs and spices."

You can spray plastic pots with spray paint
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Step by step guide
Step Number1
Yoghurt pots

Wash the pots thoroughly in hot soapy water to remove traces of food and grease. Allow to dry.

 
Step Number2

Lay the pots and their lids out on newspaper in a well-ventilated work area.

 
Step Number3

Apply an even coat of Super White Primer to the pots and lids.

 
Step Number4

Spray each pot in a different colour. We used Satin Super Real Red, Satin Super Apple Green and Satin Super Pastel Green. Spray all the lids with Satin Super White.

 
Step Number5

When the pots are dry, apply adhesive letters to label each one - S for screws, N for nails and B for bolts.

 
Step Number6

Finish with a topcoat of Super Clear Acrylic for extra protection.

 
Step Number7

Note: Always follow usage instructions on the reverse of Plasti-kote spray paint cans.