How to Make a Magnetic Spice Rack
Messy cabinets, rolling jars, tipping bottles, and spilled spices can now be a thing of the past with a magnetic rack for all your yummy seasonings.
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You Will Need
- An 18 X 24-in. piece of 22-gauge steel
- Permanent marker
- Drill and drill bits
- 4 flat-head sheet metal screws
- Screwdriver
- 15 aluminum canisters
- 15 heavy-duty 3/4-in. circular magnets
- Hot glue gun
- Hot glue sticks
- 15 spices
Steps
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Step 1
Mark corner holes
Use a permanent marker to mark the location for four screw holes in the corners of the steel sheet, approximately 1/4 inch from the edges.
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Step 2
Drill holes
Lay the sheet of steel on a worktable and drill four holes at the marked locations.
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Choose a surface that can be drilled while drilling the sheet of steel.
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Step 3
Screw into the wall
Screw the steel sheet into the location you have chosen -- preferably a wall or solid core door -- using four screws.
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Step 4
Hot glue magnets
Wash the aluminum canisters, and glue a magnet to the back of each, using liberal amounts of hot glue. Allow the glue to set for 30 minutes.
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Step 5
Fill with spices
Fill each aluminum canister with a different spice.
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Step 6
Label spices
Write the name of each spice on its respective case to keep them organized.
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Step 7
Arrange on steel
Arrange the canisters on the sheet of steel in any order you choose. Enjoy the beautiful colors, the easy access, and the awesome organization of your spices.
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