Small powder paint container score

[Shoemoo]

Like a lot of people here, I bought a few pounds of paint from the Roseys' sale. It came in bags, so I was looking for some containers to transfer small amounts. I went to the local Dollar Tree hoping to find some small containers, thinking they'd be 2 or 3 to a package if I could find them at all. This is what I came home with.



They are 2.3 fl ounces, which is less than the standard ounce jar we're used to. I'd guesstimate it holds about as much as a 1 ounce jar. The mouth is wider for easier dipping though. For size comparison, here is one out of the package next to a 1 ounce and 2 ounce jar.



The lids are very secure and they are stackable. For $0.10 each you can't beat the price!

 

[Fatman]

Great score shoe!!!!!!!! I'll have to check my local they would be good for testing mix's, and save the good jars!!!

 

[Radtexan]

Great find ...Ill check mine in the AM !!!

 

[Pepop]

That's great!! You recon Dollar Tree is the same as Dollar General or Family Dollar? That's all we got in these parts.

 

[Pup]

This is a great find Shoemoo. I like wide-mouthed containers, particularly at that price. Will be checking the local Dollar Tree this week. :icon14:

 

[StumpHunter]

Awesome find I know where I'll be going next week, thanks.

 

[Fatman]

I can tell you Family Dollar and Dollar General are way different!!!!!!! but they might carry something like that, I'll be checking this morning.

 

[Pepop]

Found these at Dollar General this morning. About 1oz capacity I think.

They'll be ok for mixing I think but prolly not for storage, I don't care for the lid. The Dollar Tree web site, Store Locator shows 3 locations in Tyler. Next time I head that way I'll be checking it out.

 

[Fatman]

I think they'd be great for mixing and save my good Uline jars!!!

 

[Pepop]

That's my thinking too Fatman.

 

[Radtexan]

Just got back from my Dollar Tree...No go !!! tried the dollar general too

 

[smalljaw]

I found the same exact 2.3fl oz. jars at the Dollar Tree and decided to go with the more expensive jars from Michaels since the dollar Tree ones had a snap on lid and looked really small even though they said they held a little more than 2oz. , I may have to go and pick some up like FM said and use them for mixing and then transfer into the better jar.

 

[Shoemoo]

Yeah, ounces is a measure of weight not volume. One fluid ounce is the amount of space it takes to hold one ounce of water. They are pretty small, but most of the heads I paint are either 1/16 or 1/32 so a big container isn't necessary. I wouldn't throw them against the wall, but I did turn the containers upside down and shake them with the powder inside and the lids stayed on. Painted some heads up today and they worked great!

If you've got a Dollar Tree nearby, they're worth a try. Found the containers on their web site and it looks like they will ship to store for free, but you have to order a full case of 36 packages.

http://www.dollartree.com/Sure-Fresh-Mini-Storage-Containers-10-ct-Packs/p304193/index.pro

 

[Fatman]

Wow!!!! If a case of those is going to cost $36 dollars I'll stick with the Clear Uline jars they're actually less.

http://www.uline.com/BL_8153/Clear-...bGroupID=8153&SubGroupID=8153&SubGroupID=8153

 

[Shoemoo]

Depends on if you need 360 of them or not! Uline is more expensive per jar.

 

[Fatman]

36 - 3 oz. jars are $15 and change. Postage depends on where you live and what distribution center it comes from. My last order for a case of 36 was $28. $8 cheaper.

If I find them in the local dollar general I might pick some up for mixing.

 

[Shoemoo]

1 case of Uline jars = 36 jars at 78 cents each

1 case of these jars = 36 packages of 10 containers = 360 at 10 cents each

Of course, then you'd have containers coming out your ears.

 

[Fatman]

Okay Shoe!!! DA moment here I saw the 36 to a case, missed the (pks of 10). Thanks for pointing that out!!!!!!! I may pick up some at the store for mixing but I'll store in my Ulines. IF I had a dedicated work area I might consider using them instead and build some kind of rack but I don't have that space, and the Ulines stack really nice in a medium flat rate box.

 

[Pepop]

1 case of Uline jars = 36 jars at 78 cents each

1 case of these jars = 36 packages of 10 containers = 360 at 10 cents each

Of course, then you'd have containers coming out your ears.

And other openings too!

 

[Bucho]

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