Cluttered drawers hide the exact size or shape of the makeup or paint brush you need. Storing your tools upright in glass or ceramic vessels provides a clutter-free, highly functional workspace.
- Visibility: Clear glass candle or mason jars allow you to quickly spot the exact size of your brush.
- Accessibility: They operate like a carousel, allowing you to grab what you need in the middle of a project.
- Budget-Friendly: Upcycling old jam jars, sauce jars, or empty candle jars is sustainable and saves money on expensive storage systems.
Sort Like a Professional
To keep your station organized, try grouping your brushes by their function rather than just tossing them all into one jar:
- Art Brushes: Separate rounds from flats and keep liner brushes in a dedicated jar to maintain their fine tips.
- Makeup Brushes: Have one jar for face tools (foundation, powder) and another for eye tools (eyeshadow, eyeliner).
- Creative Fillers: Place dry beans, glass beads, or decorative sand at the bottom of your jar to keep brushes standing straight without leaning.
The Do’s and Don’ts of Brush Care
How you store your brushes impacts their lifespan. Always wash them with gentle soap and water, but never let wet brushes sit bristles-down in a jar. This moisture causes water to seep into the metal ferrule, which loosens the glue and causes hair shedding.
Instead, lay cleaned brushes flat on a towel to dry completely, and only place them inside your storage jars when they are perfectly dry.
Elevate Your Space
You can easily customize jars to match your interior decor. Use painter’s tape to block off the top half of the jar and spray paint the bottom for a “dipped” aesthetic. You can even paint a square with chalkboard paint to label each jar.
If you’d like, let me know:
- Is this for makeup brushes or art/paint brushes?
- What is the color scheme of your room?
I can help you DIY your space with my jars & brushes!
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