How to Make a Makeup Brush Holder

Storing your makeup brushes can be a hassle if you have not purchased the professional carrying case, which can run you more than $50. Purchasing a professional carrying case is a waste of money because chances are, you will not be traveling with your entire set of makeup brushes often. There is an alternative that is less expensive and has more aesthetic appeal, which is making your own makeup brush holder.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Acrylic jar
• Vase filler
• Glue gun
• Ribbon
• Plastic container

1. Choose a plastic container that is square, does not require a lid and is large enough to hold all of your makeup brushes.

2. Cut a piece of ribbon so it is long enough to tie around the container once and tie a bow as well. You may want to cut two separate pieces, one for the bow and one to wrap around the container and simply glue the piece of ribbon and the bow together.

3. Glue the ribbon to the container by applying glue with the gun in a thin strip to the middle of the ribbon itself. Once the glue is on the ribbon, press the ribbon onto the container itself for about a minute and a half until the glue has dried.

4. Tie your bow if you haven't already. If you have made your bow on a separate piece of ribbon, simply glue the back of your bow to the ribbon that is already adhered to your container. Again, press for about a minute and a half to make sure that it is glued solidly.

5. Take your vase filler and pour the entire contents of the package into your container. The purpose of the vase filler is to help the brushes stand on their own. Then add your brushes. Simply stick them inside of the vase filler. If the brushes slant to the side or do not stand on their own, you may want to consider pouring another package of vase filler into your container.