Some are white and some are black
2007-03-08 15:38:36 · 12 answers · asked by biggie44 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
Sure, you can keep a lot of small stuff in them. Fix one of what ever is inside to the side or lid of the container so you'll always know what's inside without having to search through the lot when looking for something.
2007-03-08 18:04:44 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs C 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. If you have trouble with ants getting into your hummingbird feeder, you can drill a small hole in the bottom of the film canister and slip it over the hook for the feeder and it will stop the ants from climbing the wire to get to the feeder.
2. You could fasten 3 to 5 of them together in a circle (using craft wire) with the lids off and make a small vase or silk flower arrangement.
2007-03-09 12:25:53 · answer #2 · answered by rvinggal1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for a tool shed and storing small nuts, bolts and washers. Also good for keeping small change in in your car so it's not all over the place, You can keep spices in them(wash out first) That way you can keep the large container in the pantry but keep the smaller one out on the counter top, just label.
2007-03-09 00:57:31 · answer #3 · answered by lilly j 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use them to hold various and sundry small parts (mostly jewelry related). I like the clear ones better, but I just mark the caps on the black ones so I know what's in there.
They're also good for testing chemicals on small test pieces of metal, etc. to make sure the object will react they way you want it to.
2007-03-12 21:33:32 · answer #4 · answered by spunk113 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can create a simple set of percussion instruments by filling the the containers part way with small dried beans or rice, and then sealing them. The resulting maracas-like sounds can be fun, for children and for adults who remain child-like.
2007-03-12 06:58:04 · answer #5 · answered by gurdonark 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, most placed that develop film will recycle them for you, if you want. Second, I have used them to store beads, sequence, needles, and anything else small... just label them.
Third, my family camps annually at a beach that has quarter-operated showers, the film canisters are great for storing our quarter supply and are water-proof, you just throw them in your shower bag. Lastly, film canisters are great to make geocaches, if you are in to that sorta thing, or know anyone else who is. www.geocaching.com, the best hobby ever!
Good luck
2007-03-09 11:02:04 · answer #6 · answered by tothebeans 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you can try to find an art project that uses stuff like that and sell ro donate them if you are not seeking to use them yourself. You can even try Ebay Want it Now to see if anyone may be looking for them.
2007-03-09 00:00:48 · answer #7 · answered by gtgem 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They work well for storing seed beads by colour, just be sure to label them well. Also good for storing small buttons, paperclips, safety pins, etc.
2007-03-09 00:40:27 · answer #8 · answered by packingal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Matches for camping.
Buttons, screws, washers, nuts.
Garden seeds.
Medicine for weekend travel? Not sure what the plastic would do to meds.
Brads (nails)
2007-03-09 08:45:52 · answer #9 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like a good recycling item. Check out this site to see what they offer.
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/recycling-crafts/index.shtml
2007-03-09 04:40:17 · answer #10 · answered by Pat C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋