Modular Organized Storage Basket

The apartment we live in doesn't have much of a vanity/sink area. So when we moved in, I got a plastic basket to put all of my makeup and things in. It lives under the sink and I pull it out when I need something. BUT even if it was organized, the first time something was moved, everything else moved and it would end up like the "messy" picture below.

Since I got the basket, I wanted to do something with the holes to make it more organized. I couldn't figure out what to do with the ends of the dowels. Finally when I heard of Sugru, I knew exactly how to do it!

Step 1: Materials

A basket with holes on the sides (I already had one, I think I got it at a dollar store)
Dowels - make sure they'll fit through the holes - about $0.50 each, I got 5
A saw
Writing utensil
Sugru - sugru.com (I used 7 of the 5g packs)
Plastic Wrap
Soapy Water

Optional:
Something to texture the sugru or maybe some glitter

Comments

[projectsugru]

I love this, it's great :)

[lkitts]

Thanks for the inspiration.

[jrodehickey]

I am salivating. This combines my love for organizing and DIY. I need Sugru.

[JanxAngel]

I have that EXACT same basket for a bunch of my bathroom related stuff. Thanks so much for showing me what all those holes I've known for years were good for something were actually for!

[nutsandbolts_64]

are there any alternatives for sugru?

[jwystup]

Sugru is a new, unique product. There isn't anything quite like it. But you could achieve similar results using something like modeling clay (I don't know how this sticks to wood though, you might have to glue it on or something). Of maybe you could get some rubbery washer things that fit snugly on the dowels and use those to hold them in (but then you won't have the pretty ends!).

Sugru is probably the only material that will stick nicely to the wood, be moldable to your liking, and have a rubbery silicone feel (to protect you if you get poked by the dowels).

[nutsandbolts_64]

I've heard of this plumbing accessory around here, it's called plumber's putty. It's somehow similar to sugru, but without the colors (which is kinda sucks, but it should do).

[jwystup]

That might work, I'd love to hear/see how it turns out!

[ChrysN]

My cosmetic storage basket looks just like your "messy" before picture. What a great solution!

[xaqury]

very creative