My Very Own Magnetized Spice Set
January 7, 2010 1:12 pm Gillian Crafts, Home Decor, Projects
By Kid’s Craft Contributor, Gillian from the blog “Dried Figs and Wooden Spools”.
In the ever evolving drama that is the renovation of our house, my husband and I recently installed a set of six lockers in one wall to act as a pantry. Once the lockers were in and stocked with food, I realized they afforded an excellent opportunity for eeking out a little more space by using magnets.
Magnetized spice sets have been around a while and I have always admired them but have never been willing to fork out a ton of money for my spice storage when the cans they came in worked just fine.
However, now that I have a kitchen full of magnet-happy spaces (fridge, hood, lockers - I’m awash in metal!) I decided it was time to find a way to store, at the very least, my most used spices and in the process, free up some precious drawer space. But still unwilling to spend the big bucks, I set about making them myself.
Last year, Ball (one of the main canning jar suppliers) introduced the “Elite” line of jars. They have a more modern look, a squatter shape and platinum colored lids. The low profile means that they sit closer to the surface they are clinging too, which means there is less chance of them getting in the way. The 250 ml size is also just right to hold the contents of a full sized jar of spices.
Simply superglue three strong magnets to the lid, create a label (lable makers and stick on labels are perfect for this) fill and stick.
Hang on the side or front of the fridge, the edge of your hood or inside the door of the lockers you happen to have hanging around your kitchen. Having them out in the open makes keeps them handy and helps you keep track of what needs refilling and what you already have. And since canning season has officially passed and jars are on sale these days, making enough for all the spices in your cupboard will cost a fraction of what you’d pay for a store bought set. (Makes a great gift too!)
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Jan Williams :
Date: January 7, 2010 @ 1:32 PM
How cool is that!!! Thank you for sharing this!!!
KathiD :
Date: January 7, 2010 @ 3:37 PM
I love the lockers!
I use those neat jars in the sewing room a lot, too. They are great for buttons, bobbins, pins and other little things. I put a metal strip up on the wall behind my cutting area and I’ve glued the little magnets to all kinds of things to stick up there.
KathiD :
Date: January 7, 2010 @ 3:38 PM
Seriously, though, the lockers! What a fantastic idea! Did you do it because you happened to find lockers somewhere for a good deal and improvised, or did you plan it that way from the start? I love it–great way to store things nicely compartmentalized. I would love some lockers around here!
Gillian :
Date: January 7, 2010 @ 7:02 PM
You know, we were looking at getting a pantry unit form IKEA and for some reason the idea of lockers popped into my head. I found them on Craigslist so they were a great deal. And yes, the compartments are great. There is a baking locker, a snacks locker, a drinks locker etc. We’re LOVEING it. Now if only I can find more of those jars! Everyone is sold out in my town! Grrrr….
Gillian :
Date: January 7, 2010 @ 7:02 PM
Umm, I cant spell. I meant loving it. Dur…
VIOLET LEWIS :
Date: January 8, 2010 @ 7:01 AM
thank you I too have been wanting to stick my jar up some how . this is great ..
Anitra Cameron :
Date: January 9, 2010 @ 6:32 PM
I absolutely love this idea!
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