From the page: Styrofoam that turns into creative gold
Idea 7
Drawer lids and dividers
Homemade drawer organizers accompany generations of seamstresses and fishermen, who divided compartments for threads, hooks and odds and ends. Styrofoam works well here because it is lightweight, doesn't scratch and cuts easily — the organization comes from the repetition of cells, which the eye reads as order.
What you need
- Styrofoam trays of uniform thickness
- Craft knife with a new blade (a dull blade tears the material)
- Ruler or square
- Pencil
- Glue stick or contact cement
How to make it
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Measure the bottom of the drawer and mark on the styrofoam a grid with cells the size of the objects you want to store — the proportion of the divisions is what makes the look pleasing.
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Cut the divider walls into strips 1 inch tall, using the ruler as a guide for the craft knife: straight, firm cuts look nice and fit better.
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Assemble the grid by fitting half-slots: cut half the height in the middle of each strip, so the pieces lock into each other without needing glue at every joint.
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Fix the grid to the bottom of the drawer with dots of glue only at the ends — that way you can remove and wash it whenever you want.
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For organizing lids, use the whole tray as a sliding lid over a shallow box, protecting the contents from dust.
Finishing touches
group large cells in the corners and small ones in the center: this variation follows the natural proportion the eye finds balanced. Line the bottom with paper or fabric for a softer finish.
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