How to Make a Paint Shaker
Hobbies and projects that require painting generally include the process of preparing the paint for application by stirring, mixing or shaking the pigmented liquid. One minute of shaking a bottle of paint can feel like an eternity when your wrist is cramping up. Why not turn an abandoned kitchen appliance into a handy paint shaker with a few simple modifications? You'll save money and muscle spasms with this creative homemade tool. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Obtain a functioning electric knife. These can frequently be found at garage sales and thrift stores for less than a few dollars.
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Trim one of the blades to approximately 4 inches with a hack saw.
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Dull the sharp edges of the shortened blade with a file.
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Fasten a large empty pill bottle to the end of the shortened blade using several inches of duct tape.
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Insert the blade contraption into the handle of the electric knife.
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Place two BBs into the paint container you wish to mix.
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Position the paint container inside of the pill bottle and fasten the lid. You can add some cotton to cushion the paint container.
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Plug in the electric knife and turn it on to shake and mix your paint.
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Tips & Warnings
Larger paint containers, such as aerosol cans, may be directly attached to the paint shaker with duct tape.
References
- Photo Credit paint lids image by CraterValley Photo from Fotolia.com
