Convenient kitchen appliances. Funny inventions and unusual gadgets that make life easier. Tube Ice Mold

Convenience in everyday life makes our life easier, and if for some people working in the kitchen is a burden, then with such devices and designer arrangements, the legs themselves will run to the kitchen :)) There is always little space for kitchen utensils in the kitchen, so many often come up with all sorts of options, as much as possible it is rational to use furniture for your needs. Not to mention the bulk products themselves, jars, flasks, spices and bulky things, such as baking sheets, lids and pans, all these numerous things should lie comfortably, only then will the kitchen be desirable to us. I have been collecting all these ideas from the Internet for a long time, it's time to share with you :)) Enjoy your viewing :))

1. Fruit holder for a tea set.

2. The dream of any hostess is a pantry.

3. Soft corner under the window.

4. The original use of the corner. The door rises up.

5.Very competent zoning, but I would not place a sink in the built-in island-bar.

6. It's really not new, but it's convenient :))

7.Yum-yum :)) My husband is already puzzled (to put it mildly):))) Well, can you lose sight of such a convenient option for additional storage? :))

8. An empty tissue box is used as a container for bags.

9. For wine collectors, there are many options for accommodating an original wine cellar in an apartment.

10. Great idea!!!

11. And this is generally incomparable !!! Proper use of the corner in furniture with a rotary device for all kinds of our spices :))

12. A sliding table in the kitchen helps to solve the issue of small spaces.

13. And here is a great idea for placing baking dishes. A very handy device. thanks to which you don’t have to rattle and, like Vitsin, pull out the lowest "pot" :))

14. The convenient location of the pans is still applicable only to a large kitchen.

15. A towel in the kitchen always spoils the whole design look :)) And in this version, both it and a paper towel are always at hand, only a couple of holes need to be drilled on the back wall for ventilation.

16. A soft corner with pull-out drawers :) Usually this storage is done with the upper part raised, but this is not convenient!

17. Another option for a pantry.

18. Dedicated to cooks!!! :)

19. Corner in the pantry.

20. Columns can also be customized :)

21. This idea is good for an island :) Built-in bread box. But I keep bread in the refrigerator in a special compartment. That way it stays longer :)

22. Another option for connecting storage to a refrigerator. This time pride of place is given to cleaning supplies.

23. A very original device for lining the hood and masking all kinds of spices that should be at hand.

24. The doors of this cabinet are recessed into the walls.

25. Wine storage :) And if you make it not so deep, then such a device can be used for designer placement of mugs, which you all probably have a lot in the kitchen :) If somewhere on vacation, then many carry a souvenir in the form of a mug . Here is an idea for your collection :))

26. If the area allows, then in the kitchen or in the corridor you can disguise the laundry corner :)

27. Oh, like in a store! Surely this can only be applied in the house, when you think over such a convenient pantry in advance.

28. Garbage compartment. Super!

29. What do you think, what is it?:) I will not torment you - these are measured containers:)) How good they are!:)

30. And here is the storage for baking sheets. So only households can "fatten" :))

31. Also the original version of spices is at hand, more precisely "under the foot" :))

32. Great idea for cutting boards and using a corner.

33. Even such a tiny space of depth can be very much adapted to your spices, and not only, did you notice the hooks at the top? :))

34. And here is an idea for you to store fruits. This is a very handy device. With us, they always take up a lot of space on the countertop and bar counter. Today I will go to the building with a garden compartment and there I will buy a suitable version of a planter for flowers on the street. I think we will adapt it for such a purpose :)))

35. This option is not entirely convenient, because to get into the lower compartment, you need to push the upper one, but if you place rare items in the lower compartment, then everything is tip-top :) But the external facade of the kitchen is not broken :)

36. I already spoke about these rotary devices, but now it is used for the corner of the furniture, and there in the pantry.

37. Wine cellar. True, it’s not very convenient and you probably shouldn’t hold the bottles like that, but if you make a more frequent lattice, then everything will improve.

38. Soft corner option.

39. I already posted this option, but I could not resist showing it one more time, it was too original solution to use the corner in the kitchen.

40. Who has little space in the kitchen, then this option of shelves with favorite jars can decorate the kitchen in a designer way.

41. This is not in the kitchen, but it applies to her.

42. At the same time, I posted miniatures in offices, which can also be adapted for the home.

43. This is an option for a smooth transition from the kitchen to the living room.

44. Also applicable for the kitchen :))

45. Option to use the corner. You can attach a corner door :)

46. ​​Placing pot lids.

47. Pantry with sliding shelves.

48. Eco cuisine. I can imagine the size of the house itself :)

49. Also a possible option for a soft corner. I hope the windows are airtight :)

50. Such a retractable ironing board can also be attached to the kitchen.

At first sight, I loved this waffle iron so much! When I asked my husband for her as a gift, he was full of enthusiasm: he loves my culinary experiments. The purchase did not disappoint - I made wonderful crispy waffles with condensed milk on the first try! In addition, the device was very easy to clean after use.

We decided to go ahead and turn our kitchen into the perfect place! After all, where all the conditions for cooking are created, they are fed with truly delicious dishes. Convenient knives for cutting products, silicone brushes, oil dispensers, sharpeners, molds and coasters - now I have all this ...

"So simple!" shares the happiness found on AliExpress. For any hostess, these gizmos will become indispensable helpers!

Kitchen Appliances

1. Hot stand as a constructor. You can change the shape depending on the size of the dish. Very functional!
   Buy for 190 rubles ➜
2. Cutlery drawer and knives, which will save precious kitchen space!
   Buy for 1010 rubles ➜



3. hinged garbage container! The one who came up with this spent a lot of time in the kitchen: convenient is not the right word ...
   Buy for 390 rubles ➜



4. Knife sharpener and scissors, which can rightfully be called professional.
   Buy for 1250 rubles ➜



5. A drinking fountain can be easily made from any bottle! Of course, if you have such a tricky thing.
   Buy for 150 rubles ➜



6. Here's How You Can Get Lemon Juice Without Cutting the Lemon! The sprinkler is a nice bonus.
   Buy for 65 rubles ➜



7. Dryer for homemade noodles! This thing was so lacking for my grandmother ...
   Buy for 505 rubles ➜



8. A special key that will help you easily open any cover!
   Buy for 270 rubles ➜



9. A strainer that separates the protein from the yolk in a second!
   Buy for 86 rubles ➜



10. Bulk product dispenser with which you can forget about the mess.
    Buy for 90 rubles ➜



11. Tweezers, with which you can very easily get all the fish bones! Unique gadget.
    Buy for 90 rubles ➜



12. Stylish gravy bowl with fastening to a plate!
    Buy for 45 rubles ➜



13. The waffle iron that I dreamed about so much. I did not find a single flaw in it: the perfect material, the perfect shape.
    Buy for 220 rubles ➜



14. Incredibly easy to use Form for ice!
    Buy for 200 rubles ➜



15. "Titanic" - a mold for ice! You can make a fruit or chocolate ship ....
    Buy for 345 rubles ➜



16. Star Wars cookie cutters! Ah, this is brilliant...
    Buy for 110 rubles ➜



17. Breadsticks can be made at home using this wonderful mold. It is good to decorate pies and cakes with such products!
    Buy for 813 rubles ➜



18. Plastic mold for dumplings and dumplings. Makes life easier to say the least! Such kitchen gadgets significantly save time.
    Buy for 90 rubles ➜



19. Form for cutlets in a hamburger! Who would refuse such a convenient thing?
    Buy for 450 rubles ➜



20. Ceramic set for real aesthetes!
    Buy for 1695 rubles ➜



21. Amazing storage containers for spices.

Gadgets and gadgets for the kitchen are not only necessary things in everyday life that are needed only for cooking, they can add zest and decorate the space in the kitchen, causing a smile at the mere sight of them.

Original napkin holders

Totem cups

An original set of tea cups, which by themselves do not look very friendly... And if you put them in a column, you get a real shamanic totem. The project is called - Totem Cups.

Music coasters

Music lovers, especially fans of retro music, will consider this project blasphemy. Is it possible to put a pot of hot soup or a cup of scalding coffee on such a museum value as vinyl records? You can, if these are specially made coasters for hot Record Coasters and Hot Hits Pot Holders.

creative milkmen

Surely, no one would refuse such a gift. Even if he doesn't like milk and cream. They are very attractive, these creative milk jugs from Liz Goulet Dubois.

Mousetrap for cheese

Who will voluntarily climb into a mousetrap, even if there is a delicious piece of cheese inside? Of course, a stupid careless mouse, or a curious little cat ... Or someone who is sure that in front of him is not a real mousetrap, but a set of a board and a cheese cutter created by designers Sancho Hemelsoen and Jason Amendolara.

spaghetti meter

Note to young housewives. How much spaghetti to cook today, so that there is not too much left, and there is enough for everyone? You can, of course, measure "by eye", but why these half-measures, when the designers came up with an excellent device that will help determine the exact amount of the product

Ketchup squeezer

And this device will delight little cooks. And it will certainly terrify their parents. Who needs ketchup, which looks like blood oozing out of a cartoon character's mouth or nose, a weird condiment bag spout?

Lemon juice squeezer

Against the background of the above device, a manual juicer for citrus fruits, in particular lemons, looks more than serious and practical. Fresh juice for breakfast, and later - a trained handshake are provided.

Knife for watermelons

Not only convenient and practical, but also very attractive, "summer" device, reminiscent of a watermelon slice. With this knife, you will need to spend less time cleaning the watermelon from seeds.

Avocado Gadgets

All passionate guacamole lovers and those who just love avocados will appreciate the gadgets for cleaning and storing this product.

Nozzle for a beer can

There are people who prefer to chew shish kebab directly from a skewer and drink beer from a bottle or can. But for those who believe that the most delicious beer is still drunk from a special beer mug, the designers have come up with a "spout" attachment for a can. In order not to spill a single drop of precious liquid.

Milk bottle attachment

For those who prefer to quench their thirst (or hunger) with milk, there is another attachment, in the form of a cow's head. “How much milk does a cow give? - If you don’t milk it in a day, your hand will get tired” (c).

Creative potholders

A few unusual potholders that both an adult and a little hostess will be glad to receive as a gift. Even if she still does not know what "pixels" and "8 bits" are, and is not familiar with the adventures of the pac-man kolobok, she will surely like these cool "fuses" on the hot handles of pots and pans.

Husker

If you often make corn salad, add it to various dishes, preserve grains, then you just need to get such a device as a cob peeler that will easily and quickly separate the corn kernels from the cobs. Of these, the simplest is a cleaning knife with a specially designed blade shape. Another version of the kitchen gadget for separating the grain consists of two sticks, which, as it were, encircle a round blade where the cob is inserted. And, the designs are more complex and such devices have a container for crumbling grain.

Board for cutting bread and baguettes

Lovers of homemade baking more often than others have to deal with the separation of the protein from the yolk. Such a gadget for the kitchen as an egg separator will be happy to help you in this matter and help you easily and conveniently separate the whites from the yolks. It would seem that it is quite possible to do this with the help of a shell, but if you often bake in large volumes and you need to process a large number of eggs, then such a gadget is exactly what you need. These can be cup separators or spoon separators, from the simplest to incredibly original, one might say, designer ones.

Adjustable rolling pin

This adjustable dough rolling pin saves you the hassle of buying several different sizes. With its help, you will easily get the dough of the desired thickness.

Gadgets and useful kitchen utensils are essential household items that are indispensable helpers for any housewife. These devices have an original design. Kitchen utensils of an unusual design will help to add zest to everyday cooking. Gadgets not only delight the hostess with their appearance and design, but also perform many functions, help to quickly cope with kitchen duties. Let's take an example of some of them.

Tablet holder

This equipment is perfect for the kitchen. With it, hostesses can watch a cooking video and repeat the process step by step without fear that splashes of hot fat may get on the screen. With this mount, the tablet can be installed in any place convenient for you.

Electronic balance

Scales are designed to accurately control the calories in products, the content of proteins and fats in them. This device is best suited for women who practice various diets, or who clearly monitor their proper nutrition. Scales contain a built-in database of products and a table of their calories.

Scales + cutting board

tea kettle

This type of gadget will appeal to connoisseurs of tea. The kettle is designed to heat water, control the thermal level, the time of its infusion. The teapot is equipped with buttons, by pressing which a person can easily set the required heating temperature and strength of tea infusion.

Probe thermometer

The device is used for precise cooking of meat or fish, without fear of overdrying or burning the product. With the help of a thermometer - a probe that is immersed in the meat carcass, the required temperature is automatically set, which will bring the dish to readiness. The device has a push-button interface and a screen on which, at the end of readiness, an SMS message will come or an audible signal will sound, saying that the dish is ready to serve.

induction hob

For mass events with a large number of guests, the hob will be indispensable for quick cooking. The hob is equipped with an induction field, thanks to which the bottom of the pot or pan heats up in a matter of seconds. For those who often receive guests, this type of gadget is the best option.

wine cooler

It is a rechargeable device that is suitable for family holidays or romantic evenings. With its help, in a matter of minutes, the wine is cooled to the required temperature, which contributes to a change in its taste.

Cutters and extruders

Slicers are ideal for peeling vegetables. They contain a special knife that finely cleans the surface of the fruit.

The squeezers are designed to easily remove pits from both large and small fruits. With the present invention, it is possible to get rid of stones in apples, figs and other fruits having a core.

pan-combine

This type of gadget is the most useful device that replaces many manual functions in cooking. Having prepared the necessary ingredients for the future dish, the housewives just need to pour them into the pan, and she will do the rest herself.

A sound signal will notify the hostess about grinding and boiling the ingredients inside the food processor. The saucepan contains a large database of gourmet dishes with the way they are prepared.

Mechanical dumpling

The device is designed for precise cutting of dough required for dumplings and dumplings. The kit includes molds of various diameters and a filling dispenser. These components will help the housewives to prepare a product of the same shape and size. The device is also able to produce pasta made from thin strips of dough of the same width.

Dispensers

Specialized containers with a built-in dispenser, with which you can economically use oil and other liquid mixtures.

Pancake and muffin dispenser

Juicers

To get juice from citrus fruits, this gadget was invented. It can be in the form of a semicircle with edges, in the form of a square with a hole, which has a comfortable handle.

Thanks to this gadget, every day you can enjoy freshly squeezed juices without any extra effort.

Mechanical juicer

egg toaster

The device is convenient and unusual in that after the time of boiling the eggs, the device itself turns off the electricity and removes the eggs from the boiling water.

The float is immersed in a pan, where it floats until the dish is ready. With this gadget, you don't have to worry about forgetting the boiling pot on the stove.

Herb washer and dryer

The device for greenery allows you to rinse and dry it without spoiling its appearance. The gadget is able to thoroughly wash fruits, vegetables, mushrooms and small dried fruits.

The container for vegetables and fruits, which is attached to the kit, will keep the fresh look of the products for a long time. It easily fits on the refrigerator doors and does not take up much space.

If you have a couple of evenings to spare, then why not start making crafts for the kitchen and home? After all, with your own hands from improvised, natural and even waste materials, you can create a bunch of useful or just beautiful little things. In this article, we presented 50 inspiring photos and 12 super ideas with step-by-step master classes for making decor items, storage accessories, kitchen utensils and more.

Idea 1. Cutting board tablet holder

Watching your favorite TV shows on a tablet or peeking into a recipe book while cooking will become easier if you make a special stand for this from ... an ordinary cutting board. Making this DIY kitchen craft will take no more than two hours, and it will be used every day.

To make a holder for a recipe book or tablet you will need:

• You can either use an old cutting board or buy a new one (wooden is best, but bamboo works too). Its size should not be much larger or smaller than the tablet.
• A small wooden plank, or better a molding fragment (it will hold the tablet / book).

• Another block of wood or plywood from which you can cut a sharp triangle;
• Paint or stain in the desired color, for example, to match countertops, fronts or kitchen apron ;
• Brush for painting or rags for staining;
• Jigsaw or saw;
• Wood glue or any other strong adhesive.

Instruction:

1. Using a saw or jigsaw, shorten your plank or molding to the desired size (the width of the board), sand the edges with sandpaper, then simply glue on the bottom of the board.

1. Cut out a piece of wood to support the stand in the shape of an acute triangle with a right angle as in the photo below and glue it too.

The angle of inclination of the holder will depend on the inclination of the hypotenuse of the triangular bar

1. Paint the entire piece following the paint manufacturer's instructions and leave to dry.

1. If desired, the handle of the resulting stand can be decorated with a jute rope or ribbon. Thus, when the stand is not needed, you can hang it on a hook.

Also, the craft can be further decorated - for example, artificially age as in this master class, draw inscriptions, burn out the drawing, cover with slate paint. In the next selection of photos, you can get decor ideas for original cutting boards.

Idea 2. Jute coasters

If your kitchen (or, for example, a country or summer kitchen) is decorated in a rustic, mediterranean, rustic or nautical style, then you will surely love this kitchen craft idea. In just a couple of hours, you can make coasters for plates for the whole family and guests with your own hands.

To make one substrate with a diameter of 33 cm, you will need:

• 10 meters of jute rope 1 cm thick (sold in hardware and hardware stores);
• Hot glue gun;
• Scissors.

Instruction:

Just start winding the rope in a circle, alternately smearing small sections with glue and fixing them for a while. When the mat is formed, cut the end of the rope and glue it.

Idea 3. Organizer for cutlery and kitchen appliances from cans

Tin cans cost nothing, but they are durable, easy to care for, and their shape is just right for storing all kinds of spatulas, ladles, forks, spoons and other utensils. With a little effort and creativity, you can make a convenient and pretty organizer out of them, which, if it doesn’t fit into the interior of the city kitchen, will definitely take root in the country. And a do-it-yourself organizer made from cans can be used to store tools, brushes, felt-tip pens and other small things.

Stand for spoons and forks from cans

To make such a stand for spoons and forks, you will need:

• 4 or 6 clean and dried cans without lids and burrs;
• Acrylic paint for metal or enamel paint (it will protect the cans from rust);
• A few wood screws and a screwdriver;
• Thick nail and hammer;
• Furniture handle or leather strap with fittings;
• A small wooden board.

Instruction:

1. Paint the jars inside and out and let them dry for one day.
2. If necessary, saw the wooden plank to the desired size, sand, clean and finally paint (not necessarily the same color as the cans).
3. Take a nail and a hammer and make a hole for a self-tapping screw in all the jars.

Tip: To facilitate this process and not damage the paint layer, place a small bar on the table with a clamp, then wrap the bar with felt and only then put a jar on the bar (see the picture in the next photo collage in the lower left corner)

1. Attach the jars to the plank and align them as they will be mounted later. Mark the holes on the board with a pencil.
2. Punch small holes in the board at the marks using a hammer and nail.

1. Screw a self-tapping screw into the hole in the first can to attach it to the plank. Repeat the procedure with all remaining banks.
2. Finally, install a furniture handle or leather strap on the end of the wooden board using the same self-tapping screws. Ready!

Here are a few other deco ideas and design modifications for cans.

Idea 4. Topiary for kitchen or home decor

Topiary is a small decorative tree that decorates a dining or coffee table, chest of drawers or mantelpiece. Also, a topiary is a great addition to a gift, especially if you decorate its crown with, say, sweets or flowers. Making such crafts with your own hands does not take much time, does not require the use of expensive materials, and even beginners can do it. Having mastered the basic principle, you will be able to create topiaries for any occasion, any shape and design. Take a look at our selection of DIY home decor photo ideas, you will surely like something!

Halloween Kitchen Decor Idea

To make crafts you will need:

• Styrofoam, plastic or floral foam base in the form of a ball or other desired shape;
• Trunk (a smooth branch of a tree, a pencil or any other small stick);
• Decorative elements for creating a crown: coffee beans, artificial flowers, cones, colored beans, etc.;
• Decor to mask the pot filler, such as moss, pebbles or sisal fiber;
• Flower pot;
• Filler for the pot, which will fix the trunk. For example, cement mortar is suitable, all the same polystyrene or alabaster (the best option);
• Hot glue gun;
• If necessary, you will need paint to decorate the trunk, base or pot. Also, the trunk can be decorated with ribbon or twine.

Basic instruction:

1. To begin with, it is desirable to paint the base in the color of the crown elements so that possible bald spots are not noticeable. You can also paint the trunk and pot and leave them to dry.
2. Cut a hole at the base of the crown for the trunk a couple of centimeters deep, fill it with glue and fix the trunk.
3. Take the base of the crown and start gluing decorative details one by one. The principle of operation at this stage is simple: first, large parts are glued, then medium ones, and finally, small elements fill in the bald spots. You need to glue the decor quickly, until the glue is absorbed into the base.
4. Dilute the stem fixing mixture in the pot according to the manufacturer's instructions and fill the pot with it, not reaching a couple of centimeters from the edge. Next, insert the barrel, hold it for a while and then leave it to dry for a day.
5. Mask the filling of the pot with a decorative "cover" (you can fix it a little with glue).

Idea 5. Serving board-tray

But the idea of ​​​​an unusual serving board-tray, which, although not a cutting board (intended for laying out products only in dishes), can nevertheless be very functional. For example, it can be used to beautifully serve snacks for drinks (olives, pistachios, nuts, chips, etc.), sauces, honey, sour cream, jam. Thanks to the slate part, while the board is not used for its intended purpose, it can simply be hung on the wall and used for writing.

To make this DIY kitchen craft, you will need:

• Wooden board 5 cm thick;
• Stain of the desired color (for example, to match the countertop);
• Sponge, rag or brush;
• Slate paint;
• Two furniture handles and wood screws for their fastening;
• Jigsaw or saw;
• Screwdriver or screwdriver;
• Ruler, pencil.

Instruction:

1. Cut your board to the desired size with a hand/electric saw or jigsaw. In this master class, the board is 60 cm long, but you can make it shorter or longer.
2. Paint your board with stain according to the manufacturer's instructions and let dry.

1. It's time to paint the inside. To do this, first glue masking tape around the edges of the board to limit the painting area. Next, apply slate paint (in this case, paint in a can) and let it dry.

1. Screw the handles around the edges of the board.

You can replace furniture handles with leather straps, paint the board in a bright color, burn a design on it, or attach two “legs” to its back.

Idea 6. Stand for mugs and glasses

If you're the type of person who collects wine corks (whether for fun or in the hope of making something useful out of them someday), then you'll love this craft idea.

To make one coaster you will need:

• 8 corks (respectively, for the manufacture of a set of 4 coasters, 32 corks are required);
• A roll of cork board, mat, or plate coaster (for cutting out the base of the coasters);
• Hot glue;
• Leg-split.

Step 1. Arrange your corks in pairs in a square format, as shown in the photo below. Using hot glue, apply a bead of glue between two corks and press them together for 30 seconds. Repeat the process for all other pairs.

Step 2. From a sheet cork (board, rug), cut a square corresponding to the size of the future stand. Next, apply hot glue on it, wait 15-20 seconds. and glue your blanks.

Step 3. Fill the gaps between the plugs with glue and let it dry. For better adhesion of the glue to the corks, you can put some kind of press on the workpiece.

Step 4. Wrap the craft with twine and tie a knot.

Do-it-yourself coasters for mugs, glasses and glasses can be beautifully packaged and presented to a friend

If desired, the coasters can be made round, triangular or hexagonal, cutting off the excess with a knife.

According to the described principle, you can make such a hot stand with your own hands. By the way, in this case, an old CD will do as a basis.

Idea 7. Wall panel

Another craft idea for home and kitchen that you can make yourself from wine corks is a wall panel for decorating the interior and storing notes, memorable photos and postcards.

Panel of corks in a frame from Ikea

To work, you only need a beautiful frame (from a picture or a mirror), paint of the desired color, hot glue and a large pile of corks. Corks can be laid out in a herringbone pattern, checkerboard pattern, even rows, and in other ways that you like. If necessary, for example, if there are not enough traffic jams, they can be cut lengthwise or across. And to make the corks easier to cut, they need to be soaked in hot water for 10 minutes.

Other interesting ideas for making wall panels with your own hands.

Idea 8. Universal knife holder

A knife holder is a very useful tool in the kitchen that helps keep your workspace tidy and keeps your knife blades sharp longer.

Making a knife holder with your own hands is very easy - just pick up a small vase and fill it tightly with bamboo / wooden skewers, colored beans or ... colored spaghetti, as in our master class.

To make a knife stand, prepare:

• A container or vase is the height of the blade of your largest knife. The shape of the container can be any, but without any bends;
• Spaghetti, lots and lots of spaghetti;
• Several large ziplock bags (or just large bags that can be tightly tied into a knot);
• Alcohol (for example, vodka);
• Liquid food coloring in your desired color (or multiple colors if you want to make a multi-color filling)
• baking sheets;
• Aluminum foil or an old oilcloth tablecloth;
• Paper towels;
• Kitchen scissors.

Instruction:

1. Make sure your container is clean and dry, then fill it tightly with spaghetti. When the container is full, take out the spaghetti and add a couple more bunches of pasta to this pile as a spare (in case of replenishing broken sticks).
2. Divide the spaghetti evenly among the bags and pour enough alcohol into them so that it can wet all the sticks. Next, add 10-40 drops of food coloring to each bag.

1. Seal or tie your bags, then put them in additional bags to avoid leaks. Slowly shake and turn the bags to mix the dye into the alcohol and pasta. Next, lay the bag on one side and leave for 30 minutes, then turn the bag over again and leave it for another half hour. Continue soaking the spaghetti in this way (no more than 3 hours) until it reaches the desired color.
2. Cover your baking sheet with aluminum foil, then a layer of paper towels (or oilcloth). It is advisable to wear gloves to protect your hands from staining. Remove the spaghetti from the bags, after draining all the liquid, lay them out on a baking sheet in a single layer and leave to dry. From time to time, spaghetti needs to be sorted out for them to dry evenly.

1. Once your spaghetti is COMPLETELY dry, start putting them in the container.
2. Shake the filled container and flatten the spaghetti. Insert your knives to determine the optimal filling density, add pasta or remove excess if necessary.
3. Now, using kitchen scissors or other very sharp scissors, cut the spaghetti to the desired length without removing it from the container (best done over the sink). It is important that spaghetti does not exceed the height of the container by more than 2-3 cm, otherwise they will break quickly.

Idea 9. Jars for storing spices and bulk products

Today we will talk about the express technique for making paper baskets, which can be used to store small things (keys, stationery), yarn, as well as for unusual serving of fruits, Easter eggs, bread or pastries to the festive table or as a gift.

Even a child can weave such baskets quickly and easily.

You will need:

• About 15 sheets of A3 thin paper, cut in half along the sheets (this can be printer paper, a sheet of newspaper in full spread, and even baking paper);
• A container of a suitable size with straight walls (for example, a jar of jam);
• Glue in a stick;
• One skewer;
• Spray paint (optional).

Instruction:

1. Starting from one corner, begin to roll a sheet of paper tightly around the skewer to a diagonally opposite corner to make a long and even tube. When the straw is ready, add a few dabs of glue to the corner of the paper to fix it in place and pull out the skewer. Do the same for all remaining sheets. In this master class, it took 30 tubes to weave 2 baskets.
2. If necessary (for example, if you used newspaper sheets) or if desired, paint the tubes with acrylic paint.
3. Take an even number of tubes and connect them together as shown in the photo in the upper left corner. In this master class, it took 6 tubes for a basket the size of a jam jar, and 8 tubes for a larger basket.

1. Start braiding: take one of the outer tubes (which is under the grate) and pass it over the next tube, then pass it under the next tube, then pass the tube over the next tube again, and so on. Continue weaving by lifting the already wrapped tubes vertically (now we will call these tubes racks).
2. When 2-3 cm remain from the first working tube, increase its length. To do this, apply glue to a new tube and insert it into the remaining "tail". Continue weaving again and again, adding paper tubes as needed.
3. As soon as you weave the base of the desired diameter (the same size as the container), place the container on it and start weaving around it, pulling the rack tubes close to the walls.
4. Having finished weaving the basket to the end, take out the jar and carefully wrap the end of the working tube in weaving.
5. Wrap the ends of the uprights inside the weave and trim if necessary. Next, you can spray paint from a spray can, as in our master class.

Idea 11. Wall holder for towels and kitchen utensils

From an ordinary grater, you can make such a convenient and beautiful holder for towels and storing kitchen utensils or even live or artificial plants.

From a flat grater, you can make a decor for the kitchen in country style, Provence or Shabby Chic with your own hands

To make a heated towel rail and a tray for small things, you will need:

• A grater (preferably an old one, but a regular new grater is also suitable, as long as it is metal);
• Patina for metal (for artificial aging of the grater);
• A small cutting board or just a wooden board
• Wooden plate (for the bottom of the grater);
• Glue.

Instruction:

1. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to coat the grater with a metal patina, for example, in green, as in this master class.

1. Install a wooden bottom in the inside. It must first be cut to the size of the top of the grater. As a rule, at the top of the grater there are protrusions from metal handles, it is on them that the bottom will be attached.
2. Screw the grater to the board with self-tapping screws, having previously made holes in it with a nail and a hammer.
3. Mount the board on the wall near the sink, hang a towel on the handle, put your spatulas, ladles or flowers inside.

Idea 12. Flower vase

Glass bottles for wine, milk or other drinks are almost ready-made vases that are just waiting to be painted with acrylics and / or trimmed.

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