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Storage for small clay?

Hi,
I have been doing craft shows for 8-9 months now, about 6 shows so far. I make very small 1.5” c 2” clay figurines and carting them around has been a challenge. I have used old clay boxes and amazon boxes with foam for padding. These boxes are different sizes and it makes packing the car and carting these many little boxes around tedious.
Now that I have done a few shows I’m looking to manage this issue. Since I do these alone, I am looking for a large tote (60L) container that fits 6 (or few) smaller containers this keeps my clay organized it minimizes damages during travel. But does any one know of a brand or line of containers that fit inside each other?
Thanks for an insight anyone might have on this.

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Permalink Reply by Larry Berman on November 27, 2017 at 10:42pm

Have you checked Walmart to see what they have. They probably have the best selection available in stores.

Larry Berman
http://BermanGraphics.com
412-401-8100

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Permalink Reply by Cindy Welch on November 28, 2017 at 9:23am

Hobby Lobby has a storage section and I have bought from them many times. Usually a 40% off sale rotates or you can use a coupon.

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Permalink Reply by Dale Strand on November 29, 2017 at 12:00pm

I have a lot of small things too. I use gun cases because they have foam padding and hold lots of little things in place

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Permalink Reply by Nolly Gelsinger on December 4, 2017 at 10:03am

Plastic ornament boxes have lots of sections, several small pieces would fit in each one, wrapped individually. They have handles and if you look around, you may find a plastic tub that boxes would fit in together. I have two Action Packers by Rubbmermaid that have been with me for years.

I'm a beadmaker and use bead display trays and carriers for my work, and the Action Packers for everything else.

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Permalink Reply by Emily Brown on December 4, 2017 at 10:18am

Thanks guys this has been very helpful! I have to check if they have Hobby lobby in Canada, if not I’ll have to make a trip down to buffalo!

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Permalink Reply by Jeff Owen on December 4, 2017 at 11:50am

While at art fairs, go and visit the other clay artists at the fair and ask them what they do and use. They are your finest resource.

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Permalink Reply by Helen Knecht on December 18, 2017 at 6:34pm

Emily Brown ... I once had a canvas bag on wheels that held plastic bead storage boxes. It came from JoAnn Fabrics. The plastic storage boxes can usually be reconfigured to hold the size you need.