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DIY Craft Paint Storage

September 30, 2019

This post about DIY craft paint storage shelves is sponsored by Kreg / Build Something.  Absolutely nothing makes me happier than an organized workshop space and that includes everything from tools to paints.  My craft paints were stored on the floor in a cardboard box which is less than ideal and this craft paint storage project has changed everything.

craft paint cubbies

A DIY tutorial to build a craft paint storage container using scrap plywood. Organize your craft paints in a tidy and user friendly display shelf.

Scrap wood projects have a special place in my heart.  I hate to see useful pieces of lumber and plywood go to waste so this craft paint storage bin not only made a dent in my scrap wood pile but it also made my life a bazillion times better.  See how perfectly visible the craft paint bottles are lying on their sides?

organized craft paints

Benefits:

  • use scrap plywood
  • store craft paint by color family
  • easily see the actual paint color
  • paint comes out of bottle easier since its resting on its side
  • hang on wall to free up workspace

How do you store your craft paint?  In a cardboard box?  In a drawer all scattered about?  On the closet shelf all in a jumble?  This is how I used to store my craft paints:

craft paint storage before

All my craft paints were in a cardboard box which was okay but not ideal.  If you’re searching for a blue it’s hard to see all the blue colors you have when they are scattered about the box.  Also this box used to sit shoved under my desk and I had to slide it out every time I wanted a craft paint.  So let’s make a craft paint storage container for the wall that works using scrap plywood.

kreg rip cut scrap plywood

For this project I used my Kreg rip cut to rip down the 1/2″ scrap plywood into 4 1/4″ wide strips.  The Kreg rip cut is great for making straight, repeatable cuts with just one set up.  I set the sled at 4 1/4″ and then made multiple rips to use up my scrap plywood.

Plans:

To build this craft paint storage container you can get the complete plans over at Build Something here.  Build Something is a great source for free step-by-step project plans with tons of DIY building projects.  Check out their large library of certified plans and plans submitted by woodworkers and hobbyists.  Definitely worth a visit if you’re looking for free plans in a wide variety of categories.  And as always please read through the plans completely before beginning and follow all safety guidelines.

building a craft paint storage container

Check to be sure everything fits before gluing and attaching with nails.  I opted to add a routed channel in the top, bottom and sides for the divider pieces to fit snug.  This is definitely optional and not written in the plans but easy to do with a router, circular saw or table saw.  You can also see the horizontal dividers are notched to accept the vertical dividers.

Once all the pieces are in place add a little bit of wood putty in the voids, sand smooth and you’re ready to fill with craft paints!

organized craft paint box

diy scrap plywood divided box

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  1. Gary Mickle says

    December 7, 2020 at 7:25 AM

    I love the simplicity of this concept for craft paint storage. I am building this but I plan to put a slight back angle to the shelves to keep the paints from falling out if someone bumps into it. For the bottom shelf, I am going to bevel it so the front edge is wider than the back, thus creating the angle while keeping the bottom flat. I am also adding a brush holder to the side.

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    • Jaime says

      December 10, 2020 at 7:52 AM

      Hi Gary, So clever to add the beveled shelves and brush holder. Please share a pic once you are finished. I may have to build another one after seeing yours!

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