From the page: The plastic cup has a bright future
Idea 7
Drawer organizer
Organizing compartments with repeated containers is an old trick of seamstresses and tailors, who kept buttons and threads in tins and cups lined up in a row. It works because the repetition of identical modules creates predictable divisions: each cup becomes a fixed "address" for one type of small object.
What you need
- Clean, dry disposable cups (200 to 300 ml ones work best)
- Scissors
- Hot glue or contact cement
- Fabric, kraft paper or colored adhesive tape to cover them (optional)
- Ruler or measuring tape
How to make it
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Measure the bottom of the drawer and test outside how many cups fit upright, side by side, without squeezing — that slack makes it easier to take out and put back each cup later.
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Cut off the top rim of the cups leaving them all the same height, so the drawer closes properly and the look stays uniform.
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Cover each cup with fabric or paper on the outside if you want a pretty finish — the covering also hides the shine of the plastic.
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Glue the cups together at the sides, forming a single block — joined cups don't slide when the drawer opens and closes.
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Let the glue dry completely before fitting the set into the drawer.
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Fill each cup with one category: clips, buttons, batteries, keys, charging cables.
Finishing touches
Write the contents of each cup on a label stuck to the rim so you can find everything at a glance. If the drawer is deep, stack two levels of cups and reserve the top one for the lightest items.
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