I've gone through a few incarnations of brush storage, from having them all over my dressing area (if that counts as storage), to having them in a drawer, to the candle holder brush storage, and now this.
I heart these like nothing else. They satisfy my first requirement of brush storage, which is to keep them dust-free. I also wanted it to be clear, so I could see my brushes and remember to use them. After looking through several clear cereal containers, I decided that they also had to be an appropriate width that my giant man hands could fit into them. Finally, I came upon the clear jar on the left during a Saturday wander at Winners. I think I said something ridiculous at the time about not letting my brush collection exceed that one jar. Ahem.
My brushes were getting really crowded, and I started noticing that certain hairs were getting bent from consistent contact with neighbouring brushes. I couldn't find another apothecary jar like the first one, so I took to the internet. The jar on the left is a candy jar from Target, this is the 2-gallon version. . I do wish this container were an inch or so taller so you could actually see the brush heads, but that`s more of a visual gripe that I have.
Also, the jars are filled with rice. Not because I`m Asian, but because I was too lazy to get any of those pretty marbles and this was the only thing I had in my house that worked. Fine, maybe a little because I`m Asian.
My brush collection will not exceed these jars.
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Such a great idea! I have mine crowded in vases and candle jars, but I have a problem with cat hair and dust getting on them. I'll be searching Goodwill and thrift shops for some cute glasses with lids now. Thanks for the idea!
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DeleteI LOVE those jars for your brushes. I need a better way to keep my brushes dust free and yours look well protected.
ReplyDeleteI do think it keeps my brushes from getting less gunky. Everyone once in a while I'd bring out an unused brush and you just feel the dust clogging up the hairs.
DeleteI've been looking for jars like these for a while now... for now, my brushes are stored in my drawers... I'm gonna have to start stalking Winners ^_^
ReplyDeleteOr Target, when it opens! When is that, anyway?
Deleteoooo i love this idea! i don't think i've seen anything like it! My brushes are in a drawer except for a few eye ones, but yes i really want them to be covered! eek. anyways, the part about the rice makes me laugh lol
ReplyDeleteIt really took me a long time to think of. And people always comment on the rice when they see it!
DeleteUgh, I hate getting dust on my brushes. But I usually clean them fast enough that that doesn't happen. Usually. Love your idea though! And the rice looks better than those fancy beads anyway!
ReplyDeleteMe too, I hate dusty brushes -- it completely compromises their usefulness. I'm really, really lazy about cleaning my brushes! And thanks, I was thinking of switching to coffee beans, but I don't know that they'll hold the brushes up as well.
DeleteOh sweetie really cute DIY is so have your brushes.
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Thank you!
DeleteUpon seeing this, I already assume that you're an Asian.
ReplyDeleteSo I'm righty right!
Clever idea but I really love it!!
Will definitely do this to my Real Techniques Brushes!:))
Thank you for this.♡,
Riza of Pour L' Instant
You're so welcome! The Real Techniques brushes are AMAZING! I have a post on those tomorrow ;-) do you like any other brush brands?
DeleteOh what a good idea! I love the way you organize your brushes, it always make me smile to see a well organized make up items :)
ReplyDeleteI love love love makeup storage videos!
DeleteYou are freaking hilarious, my dear! I've been mulling over storage ideas for awhile. Excellent timing ;)
ReplyDeleteAw, you're too kind! Can't wait to see what you do with your brush storage -- post so my inner storage monster can gobble up the photos!
DeleteDefinitely Pin Worthy - great idea (and image)!
ReplyDeleteThanks Lorry! I definitely pinned this already =) httpL//pinterest.com/procras1nato2
DeleteLove this idea! I use a couple of clear glass vases, which I picked up from Ikea a few years ago. They're starting to get a bit crowded now, so I could do with grabbing something else. Will definitely be having a look around for something with a lid next time. And I agree with Annick on the rice - it does look better than the fancy beads!
ReplyDeleteThat was the reason I needed to switch from candle jars -- it felt like my brushes were being crushed up against each other and I was afraid it would change the shape. Can't wait to see what you find!
DeleteI wanted to do this...but knowing me, I'll probably drop the lid. I have a little box I bought from dollarama a few years back that I put my daily use brushes in, and store my other brushes in back in plastic boxes. but this definitely look much prettier~
ReplyDeleteI've totally dropped the lid before. There's actually a tiny little chip on one of them haha! I wish these didn't take up quite so much room since I don't have a proper vanity.
DeleteThat is a cute way to store brushes!
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Thanks! It's at the bottom of the page, I accidentally deleted the widget when I was moving some things around =)
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