Girls use a large number of cosmetics to create attractive images, and each faced a storage problem. Homemade organizers are not only practical, but also unique. You can upgrade the product to your needs.
How to make wood?
Folding cosmetics in a small chest of drawers is quite convenient. You can decorate the product to your liking, so it will definitely decorate the interior.
Do-it-yourself organizer for cosmetics can be made of plywood or wood. It is necessary to use material with a thickness of not more than 10 mm.
When using an array of wood, plywood or MDF there will be no problems. It is worth noting that chipboard is fragile and does not lend itself to milling. Cut additional decorative elements will not work.
Necessary materials and tools:
- a sheet of plywood (wood) measuring 15.25 x 7.25 cm;
- paper or polishing machine;
- jigsaw;
- screwdriver;
- glue;
- fastenings;
- clamps;
- putty;
- primer;
- paint;
- a brush or roller of a suitable size;
- pencil;
- paper.
First you need to make a drawing of the future organizer. You can draw at your own discretion or using ready-made templates. To make a chest of drawers measuring 30x40x30 cm, you need:
- draw all the functional and decorative elements;
- sketch with straight or rounded edges;
- draw drawers and internal shelves;
- make a detailed drawing of each significant part indicating the dimensions.
High-quality preparation will make the manufacturing process as simple and enjoyable as possible.
Step-by-step instruction.
- Make all the necessary sketches with a 1: 1 scale on paper. Attach patterns to plywood and draw with a pencil all the necessary parts of the organizer.
- Using a jigsaw, cut out all parts of the future product.
- Grind the cut points to maximum smoothness. It is at this stage that you should re-measure the details and adjust the dimensions if necessary.
- Coat all elements with a primer. It is convenient to use a brush or roller of a suitable size.
- Sand the surface of the dresser parts again. With fine grain paper, bring the product to perfect smoothness. If necessary, re-primer some areas.
- Apply putty. A composition that is intended for wood should be used. Such material allows you to hide chips and crevices, bumps of any kind. Wait for the putty to dry completely.
- Grind every detail of the future product again.
- Brush or spray paint all elements in several thin layers. It is best to use a water based or two-component formulation. Other paints are not recommended because they can release toxic substances. Upon contact with cosmetics, hazardous components can enter the face and body.
- Assemble all parts into a single product. Glue or nails can be used for bonding. Be sure to fix the organizer with clamps so that all the parts are well fastened.
- Optionally add decorative elements. You can decorate with sequins, ribbons, beads, artificial flowers. Also, such a chest of drawers can be decorated with drawings.
When making a chest of drawers, drawers can be made. In some cases, it is advisable to install guides. In this case, the width of the box is reduced by 26 mm compared to the internal size of the housing.
As an addition, you can use accessories in the form of small handles for easy opening.
Fabric Workshop
A simple case can be used as a travel cosmetic bag. The product is usually made with a large number of different pockets and compartments.
Before starting production, drawings with dimensions and allowance for seams should be prepared. You can flash such an organizer not only with a machine, but also manually.
The use of felt will be relevant for those who do not have much experience in making any of the fabric. The case can be twisted with a tube, which makes it as compact as possible.
Necessary materials and tools:
- 2 pieces of felt;
- braid or Velcro;
- needle with thread;
- scissors.
The first piece of felt should be 30-50 cm long and 20 cm wide. It all depends on the needs, it is important to observe the proportions. The second piece of fabric should be 2 cm longer with a width of about 10 cm.
Instructions for the manufacture of the organizer.
- Connect two pieces of felt so that on one side the edge coincides in width and length. Sew a smaller piece to the main on the smaller side.
- Sew a pocket. The thread should not be pulled, the seam should be free. This pocket will allow you to place mascara, lipstick or other voluminous objects.
- Sew all remaining sides of the makeup bag.
- The organizer should close. Sew on braid or Velcro.
- If desired, you can sew additional decor. Felt can be decorated with simple cross-stitch or stitch embroidery.
If desired, you can make an organizer out of fabric, which is attached to the wall. Follow the same instructions, but additionally attach a loop for the hook. A more complex option involves stitching two pieces of fabric and the location of the cardboard between them. Pockets of the required size are sewn on top of the base.
Box and paper making
Before starting work, you should carefully inspect a set of cosmetics. It is important in advance to decide what will lie and where. Next, you need to make a drawing indicating the size of all compartments. As a basis, it is convenient to use a box of shoes or equipment. Partitions can be made of cardboard.
The department for brushes and pencils is best designed with tubes of paper towels. The easiest way to decorate the box is paper. It is enough to glue the base and all the details with a decorative layer.
A step-by-step diagram of the manufacture of the organizer.
- Glue all partitions into the base. You can use hot glue or regular PVA.
- If necessary, additionally make a stand for lipsticks or small items.
- Putty to cover the entire organizer. It is important to apply it evenly on the front and slots of the box.
- Coat the entire organizer with white acrylic paint. It is necessary to work out the interior so that there are no empty spaces. This will prevent the negative effects of moisture on the finished product.
- Paint the organizer in any color as you wish.
- If desired, make stencils and decorate the product with drawings. It is convenient to simply attach the workpiece and treat the surface with a sponge and paint. It is important that the stencil does not move during operation.
- Wait for the paint to dry completely.
- Turn over the box and process the bottom. You can glue a layer of paper, cardboard or fabric. In this case, the organizer will last quite a long time. An ideal option would be to use a washable material to decorate the bottom.
What else can an organizer be made of?
Beauty boxing will bring tangible benefits to every girl, and do-it-yourself manufacturing guarantees the uniqueness of the product. Moreover, in this case, you can control the number and size of departments depending on the cosmetics that will be stored inside. It is noteworthy that a simple chest of drawers can be made as a gift to friends or relatives.
The organizer from improvised materials is practical, attractive and as budget-friendly as possible. It is easy and simple to make a basket of newspaper tubes. You only need a cardboard stand, paper, glue and a lot of patience.
The product is durable and colorful. If desired, the organizer can be painted from a spray can.
A plastic chest of drawers for storage is easy to make from trays for office paper or simple bottles. In the latter case, products of a suitable size should be cut. Parts of the bottles stick together and stain. Decor can be absolutely anything.
Quite an interesting option for manufacturing an organizer from a sheet of metal. The base is mounted on the wall and decorated in any way. Can be attached to the metal surface of the shelf. A more interesting option is to mount cosmetics with small magnets.
See how to make an organizer out of cardboard in the video.
