Use a Soda Can to Hold Markers (or Other Things...)
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Use a Soda Can to Hold Markers (or Other Things...)
One day I had a new package of Sharpie markers but no container to hold them neatly on my desk at work. luckily that same day, i had consumed quite a few sodas while working on a new project.
While on a lunch break, i came up with a solution to keep my new collection of markers neatly organized on my desk. here is what i came up with.
While on a lunch break, i came up with a solution to keep my new collection of markers neatly organized on my desk. here is what i came up with.
What You Need
- Empty soda can
- Can opener
- file (optional - not shown)
- stuff to put in the can
- Can opener
- file (optional - not shown)
- stuff to put in the can
Step 1.
Make sure the can is empty, either by drinking the soda, or emptying it.
Step 2.
Place the can opener on the top of the can and remove the top of the can similar to removing the lid from a TIN can.
TIP!
While removing the top of the can, place in an area where the debris from the can will be easily cleaned up, such as, over a trash can. You don’t want the metal shards from the aluminum accidently getting into your eyes or on your food or something.
TIP!
While removing the top of the can, place in an area where the debris from the can will be easily cleaned up, such as, over a trash can. You don’t want the metal shards from the aluminum accidently getting into your eyes or on your food or something.
Step 3.
Once the lid is removed, inspect the can for burrs or any sharp edges, if there are any, take some time to file these down with a nail file or anything similar.
My can opener manages to leave a clean edge with no sharp points inside or outside of the can.
My can opener manages to leave a clean edge with no sharp points inside or outside of the can.
Step 5.
Wash the inside and the outside of the can thoroughly to clean away any aluminum shards and sticky soda.
Step 6.
Place items (markers) in your new Soda can container!