Safety Pins storage
#36
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Minnesota
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I bought a rubbermaid container in 1994 just for storing safety pins. It's about the size of a sandwich container, only a bit taller. Perfect. I never close the pins. You take a clod out, toss them around a bit and they come unstuck. If your pins are too big, they tend to get stuck together easier. I think I have what is referred to as a size one. They are a bit shy of one inch long. Don't forget to periodically clean your pins as they do get tarnish on them and that can transfer to your lighter colored fabrics.
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#39
Originally Posted by NanaCsews2
I store mine closed and keep them in an empty plastic gum container (Orbit). Remove the label from the side of the container and the sticker from the top. The top screws on and off, and there is a tab that opens and you can shake out what you need.
piney
#40
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 262
Quite a few yrs.ago, body powder used to come in around tin. I have several. One Holds some of my button suppy and the other one holds safety pins. Yes I do throw them into the tin open. Don't wat to take the time to close each one.
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