So i want to grind down my own pastals for petal dust but i have no clue where to buy 48 little containers from... any ideas? (non-expensive ideas)

thanks

I, too, grind most of my own dusts. I keep mine in plastic bead organizers purchased from Michael's. They come in stacks of 5, (each one screws onto the base of the one above) and there are 6 to a box. I have several boxes and have sorted them as to petal, luster, etc., with a label on each.

It keeps them well organized and easy to view at a glance.

Jan

I buy 2 oz disposable cups with lids at local restaurant supply store (like what you get "to go" salad dressings in.) Very cheap for a sleeve of 50. I actually use them for mixing colors, adding vodka for painting, mixing and storing gum glue, etc.

I went to the container store and got the ones that screw into each other. I believe they come in stacks of 6.

May I ask, what are you grinding up to make petal dust??

What are you grinding against the strainer??

I buy these bead storage containers from Michaels. I already filled up one and bought a new one last night ($6 w/ 40% coupon). I love that they are clear, so you can easily see your colors, plus they are the perfect size!

http://www.michaels.com/Darice%C2%AE-Bead-Storage-System-with-30-Round-Containers/bd0974,default,pd.html

HTH!

Some time ago there was a thread here that discussed this subject in length.

http://cakecentral.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=674200&postdays=0&postorder=asc&&start=0

This should help you with your questions.

Jan

non toxic pastals are whats being grinded @postal_cakemaker

i was thinking of using pill planners but you all have better suggestions! glad i asked. thanks