Brush storage idea from EnKore

[gigglegirl]

Hey guys,

Two storage solution posts in one week!

It's a good week!! Okay anyways this isn't my original idea, I saw it from EnKore on youtube (you can find it by searching EnKore brush storage--edit: the idea was Sephora inspired).

You use dried flower vase filler (to me its like little plastic type seeds--found it at Michaels and it's called Colorfill vase filler) and pour the bag into the container of your choice--as evidenced by the picture attached below, I decided to use a more rectangular glass vase than an acrylic jar--doesn't matter, whatever suits! Also the coloured marbles were right beside the vases so I picked up some rocking red ones and put them in the bottom--I don't like how they sit but I'm liking the splash of colour!

Find inspiration and thank you EnKore for the AWESOME idea!!

 

[Phantom Goddess]

The Sephora inside my JC Penney's displays their brushes in this way.

 

[gigglegirl]

Ah yes I believe EnKore says its Sephora inspired. I love it! Unfortunately I've never been to a Sephora....ahhh I hope to one day!

 

[Addicted2Beauty]

Wow, that looks really cute. Thanks for the idea.

 

[newagetomatoz]

Wow!! I just did almost the exact same thing for my bun sticks! Except I used a candle holder instead! If I never get around to makeing my brush roll, I may borrow this idea!

 

[myfrienddiana]

I saw the video as well, and am definitely planning on storing my brushes like this! :]
Thanks for reminding me

 

[aziajs]

I love this idea. I just can't find the colorfill, which is the small white beads that he uses in the vase. I don't have any craft stores in my area.

 

[gigglegirl]

Pm'd you re: colorfill vase filler!

 

[mustardgirl]

I love this brush holder

I made one myself thanks to Enkore too lol. I read though that someone had issues with the flowerfill stuff scratching their brushes?

I haven't had that problem but I don't own any MAC brushes at the moment - but you could always just substitute round beads of some kind I guess (or seed beads of some kind) for the flower fill stuff.

 

[laguayaca]

enkore rocks my socks! I did one also but instead I use the round glass vases and tied a ribbon and made a bow, its pink my fav maybe I can post a pic later on

 

[kyoto]

I did this too, and my brushes got little impressions on the handles from the colorfill.

 

[user79]

I saw another youtube video where a person used rice instead of the fill stuff he uses inside the vase. Worked just as well!

 

[frocher]

Very cool idea, I like it.

 

[sweetie0716]

I have been wanting to do this for a long time. I guess its time to get to the craft store

 

[macedout]

just saw video on utube and went to michaels craft store and bought container & colorfill for $8 (tax included)! how awesome

the colorfill holds the brushes upright, just so, and cradles them to show them off-its very functional!

those w/no craft stores in sight, try www.michaels.com or ACMoore.com-Arts and Crafts, or a local florist...

 

[littleinkpot]

Can somebody who has had one of these brush holders for a while tell me if they damage the brushes after a lot of use?

Also do any Aussies know where we can buy this stuff or order it online (who will ship to Oz). I've searched for four or so months with NO luck!

 

[carandru]

Quote:

Originally Posted by littleinkpot Can somebody who has had one of these brush holders for a while tell me if they damage the brushes after a lot of use? Also do any Aussies know where we can buy this stuff or order it online (who will ship to Oz). I've searched for four or so months with NO luck!

I've been using mine for a little over 6 months now and I haven't noticed any damage. Not only are the beads really small, but they are displaced each time you insert the brush. So, in theory very little, if any damage, should take place anyway.

And I believe, MissChevious stated in an earlier post that you could use rice instead of the colorfil beads. I don't see why that wouldn't work just as well. And I can guarantee you that it will be cheaper than those $6 beads. I have two containers at home and wish I would have thought of rice!

 

[SiCiLyGiRl]

ya thats a nice idea.. i have it too with my MAC brushes but not from EnKore