Introduction: The Valuable Coffee Jar
What's the last place anyone would think of looking for valuables? That's right, your coffee jar.
Supplies
This quick and easy project just requires a few supplies:
- Transparent Tape
- Scissors
- Empty Coffee Jar
- Instant Coffee Grains
- Paper
- Pen
Step 1: Roll Up Your Paper
Roll up your paper and hold it inside the empty coffee jar, leaving a little bit of space between the paper and the inside of the jar.
Step 2: Tape the Paper
Tape the paper, making sure it's rolled up in the same way as the previous step.
Step 3: Mark Your Paper Roll and Cut It
Place the paper back into your empty jar, and mark where it meets the top of the jar. Then, cut on the mark you made.
Step 4: Fill the Empty Space Around the Paper
Fill the space between your paper and the inside of the jar with the coffee grounds, making sure to fill it to the top.
Step 5: Place Your Valuables Inside
There you have it! A perfect place to stash your valuables.
Step 6: Can You Tell the Difference?
One jar has the valuables, and one is full of coffee. Can you guess which one has the valuables? :)

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19 Comments
3 years ago on Step 6
The one on the right
3 years ago
Only a true Canadian would use a Tim Horton's jar as a secret safe to hide his Canadian Tire money! Cheers! ;-]
Reply 3 years ago
Most valued coffee jar ever!
Reply 3 years ago
I came here to say this!
Reply 3 years ago
CDN tire - wow so valuable! :)
3 years ago on Step 6
The pic on the right is the stash you can see the white paper at the bottom of the jar
3 years ago
I’m guessing the stash jar is the one in the right side. Amirite? Thanks for the ‘ible!
3 years ago on Step 6
I like it, but I would fold over the top and have some beans there too>
3 years ago on Step 6
Great idea, and nice quick and easy build too! One problem... Given the popularity of Tim Horton’s in Canada, thieves might grab the coffee first thing! ;-)
Reply 3 years ago
lol
3 years ago
Fun idea. Might be useful to use brown paper in case the coffee moves a bit so it's still very camouflaged.
Reply 3 years ago
or the empty tube from inside of paper towel roll
Reply 3 years ago
still, won't be that realistic
Reply 3 years ago
We don't mean to replace the coffee with the brown paper. We mean replace the white paper with brown paper. So that you definitely won't see white coming through the coffee.
3 years ago
the only other thing that I would do is make a cover for the top of the paper and cover it with the grounds so that when the jar was opened your valuables would not be immediately noticeable
3 years ago on Introduction
I don't drink coffee but still, this idea opens all sorts of possibilities! Great idea!
Reply 3 years ago
thanks
Tip 3 years ago on Step 6
I can recommend using jars that hold liquids such as tomato sauce. After emptying and cleaning, paint the inside with red enamel paint (for tomato sauce), then use that jar to store even more valuables. Line it with paper or plastic to prevent scratching the paint inside. If you use a large mayonnaise jar, and paint the insides creamy white, you can even store large items in it, and in the refrigerator.
Reply 3 years ago
ya but it wont be as realistic as the coffee