Craft Ideas, Home & Workshop · Easy · 30 minutes
DIY Leftover Paint Color Reference Sticks
Create your own DIY leftover paint color reference sticks to keep track of your favorite shades. This simple craft is perfect for organizing and planning future projects.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 30 minutes
Materials
- wooden sticks
- ruler
- pencil
- saw
- drill
- paint
- paintbrush
- metal ring
How to make it
- Gather several wooden sticks for the project.
- Use a ruler and pencil to mark measurements on each stick.
- Cut the sticks to size with a saw.
- Drill a hole at one end of each stick.
- Paint each stick with leftover paint samples.
- Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Thread the sticks onto a metal ring for easy organization.
DIY leftover paint color reference sticks are a clever way to organize and display your paint collection. This craft is perfect for anyone who wants to keep track of their favorite paint shades for future projects. The finished sticks are both functional and visually appealing.
These reference sticks make it easy to compare colors at a glance and help you remember which paints you have on hand. Their compact design means they are easy to store or carry to the hardware store when matching colors.
When making these, be sure to let each painted section dry completely before handling to avoid smudging. Always work in a well-ventilated area when using paints for best results.
