Transform Thrifted Plates Into Smart Jewelry Storage
Tired of the daily jewelry untangling battle? Keep earrings, necklaces and bracelets neatly stored and easily accessible for just a few bucks.
![DIY Dollar Store Jewelry Display](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/video/0/02/029/0297/0297675.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.1280.720.85.suffix/1661834961675.jpeg)
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Materials and Tools
- matching melamine dish set (bowl, saucer, dinner plate)
- 2 aluminum cans
- spray paint
- funnel
- craft sand
- silicone adhesive
- drill + 1/8" drill bit
- rotary saw
![Thrift Store Jewelry Storage, Step 2](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/4/16/0/Original-Loch-Key_HGTV_Thrift_Store_Jewelry_Storage_step2.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1523900095081.jpeg)
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Instructions
1: Spray-paint both aluminum cans in a color that coordinates with your dish set. Let dry.
2: Using a funnel, pour sand into each can to weigh them down a bit.
![Thrift Store Jewelry Storage, Step 4](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/4/16/0/Original-Loch-Key_HGTV_Thrift_Store_Jewelry_Storage_step4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1523900095062.jpeg)
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3: Place the saucer on top of the bowl, and hold in place. Using a drill and 1/8" bit, drill small holes, approximately 1/2" apart, halfway around the saucer.
![Thrift Store Jewelry Storage, Step 7a](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/4/16/0/Original-Loch-Key_HGTV_Thrift_Store_Jewelry_Storage_step7a.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1523900095155.jpeg)
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4: Using a rotary cutting tool, make thin notches, approximately 1" apart, around the remaining half of the saucer.
![Thrift Store Jewelry Storage, Step 8](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/4/16/0/Original-Loch-Key_HGTV_Thrift_Store_Jewelry_Storage_step8.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1523900095255.jpeg)
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5: Place the dinner plate flat on the table. Add silicone adhesive to the bottom of a can, then place in the center of the plate.
![Thrift Store Jewelry Storage, Step 9](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/4/16/0/Original-Loch-Key_HGTV_Thrift_Store_Jewelry_Storage_step9.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1523900095238.jpeg)
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6: Add silicone adhesive to the top of the same can, then attach the saucer in the center.
![](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/4/16/0/Original-Loch-Key_HGTV_Thrift_Store_Jewelry_Storage_step10.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1523900095265.jpeg)
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![](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/4/16/0/Original-Loch-Key_HGTV_Thrift_Store_Jewelry_Storage_step11a.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1523900095320.jpeg)
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7: Attach the second can to the saucer, in the center, with adhesive.
![Thrift Store Jewelry Storage, Step 12](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/4/16/0/Original-Loch-Key_HGTV_Thrift_Store_Jewelry_Storage_step12.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1523900096454.jpeg)
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
8: Finally, add the bowl to the top of the can with adhesive. Allow all levels to dry for 24 hours before adding jewelry.
![Thrift Store Jewelry Storage, Step 14](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/4/16/0/Original-Loch-Key_HGTV_Thrift_Store_Jewelry_Storage_step14.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1523900096465.jpeg)
Andy Vinson of Loch & Key Productions
9: Once your jewelry tower is dry, you're ready to start adding gems. Use the bottom plate to hold bracelets and watches; use the saucer/middle plate to hang earrings (in the holes) and necklaces (in the notches); and use the top bowl to store bulky bracelets and/or necklaces.
![](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/4/16/0/Original-Loch-Key_HGTV_Thrift_Store_Jewelry_Storage_step17c.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1523900097389.jpeg)
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Bottom: Bracelets + watches
![](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/4/16/0/Original-Loch-Key_HGTV_Thrift_Store_Jewelry_Storage_step16a.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.924.85.suffix/1523900095975.jpeg)
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Middle: Earrings
![](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/4/16/0/Original-Loch-Key_HGTV_Thrift_Store_Jewelry_Storage_step16b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1523900096073.jpeg)
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Middle: Necklaces
![](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/4/16/0/Original-Loch-Key_HGTV_Thrift_Store_Jewelry_Storage_step17b.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1523900096250.jpeg)
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Middle: Rings
![](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2018/4/16/0/Original-Loch-Key_HGTV_Thrift_Store_Jewelry_Storage_step17f.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.411.85.suffix/1523900096720.jpeg)
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Top: Bracelets + more