Our lightweight, collapsible Kraft Bins are great for organizing projects, tools, yarn, and anything else that needs tidying. The undyed white kraft paper fabric is a perfect blank canvas for artistic customizations, so you can transform them to match your own space and style! Keep reading for a few ideas, and let your imagination run wild...
Photo above from Bookhou in Instagram
Made of machine washable kraft paper fabric, and available in small, medium and large sizes. Each bin comes packaged flat with a scrap piece to test dyeing techniques.
The Leather Handle Kit provides an easy, no-sew way to add handles to any bag (or Bin!). The handles can be easily removed and reattached.
Similar to our original handle kit, but the handles are wider and shorter.
Transform your Kraft Bin into a bucket bag! Simply mark where you want your handles to go, use a sharp tool to (carefully!) pierce small holes, and follow the instructions included with your Leather Handles to attach. If you ever need to wash your bin, the Leather Handles can be easily removed and reattached
See our step-by-step video on Instagram here.
Kraft paper fabric takes beautifully to ink and paint. Add a unique pattern to the surface of your Kraft Bin with block printing! Arounna Khounnoraj (Bookhou) also added leather handles and a drawstring pouch to hers, seen here.
See Arounna Khounnoraj's version on Instagram here and here.
Naturally-derived colors from flowers, leaves, and more will pop vibrantly on the white kraft paper fabric. This sunny yellow version was eco printed with marigolds! There are many books and tutorials out there for eco printing and natural dyeing - we recommend Kristine Vejar's book The Modern Natural Dyer.
See AVFKW's version on Instagram here.
Although sturdy like canvas or leather, kraft paper fabric is, in fact, made with paper! Making it a great surface for traditional art mediums like pen, crayon, and watercolor paint.
See Farmer's Daughter Fiber's version on Instagram here.
Whether you're using natural materials or a bottled dye, kraft paper fabric can be dyed like any other fabric. Julie decided to naturally dye one of her bins with avocado pits - the process was simple, and the result was a lovely soft shade of pink.
Read more about Julie's dyeing process in our article Natural Dyeing your Kraft Bin with Avocado Pits.
We encourage you to get creative with your customizations You could try embroidery, embossing, cutouts - the list goes on!
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