DIY Wire Basket

Another hardware cloth project.

 Project #2 Wire Baskets

I love to repurpose and reuse!
I still had a lot of wire hardware cloth left after

removing it from along the fence in our yard

 (to Yorkie-proof it). I had Larry roll it up

and store it an empty garbage bin 

(another repurposed storage container

when we were issued a new garbage can)

Hardware cloth

(I don't understand the name)

 You just need wire cutters.

 Measure how long and how wide you want it. 

approximately, (ex: 6"w X 10"L)

Add how high you want it to each of those
I just used the squares as a guide.

Count out the squares: cut length +2 heights 

and width + 2 heights.
(ex: for 4"h you will cut a piece 14" x 18")

See the diagram for clarity.
Then bend to form your basket. 

 To be able to join the 4 sides you will need
 to cut leaving a wire extension sticking out.

Then just use needle-nose pliers to bend

and hook the sides together. 

Use the pliers to bend over any wire
that sticks up at the top to give it a 

finished edge. 

 I used a paper sandwich bag's dimensions
to make a small bag holder. It's a good place
 to store the paper bags that the grocery
 store uses to pack up bottles. I now have

a good supply and they are neatly stored.

 I measured the space next to my laundry
 sink. A good storage spot for sport towels.  

A napkin basket for the patio.

 One way to store cocktail napkins. 

I opted to store mine HERE instead.

 A few books.

A basketful of dishes...or yarn, or flower pots.

A few baskets could organize shelves.

Missed my other project? check it out:

Project #1 Framed Earring Holder

Cheers!

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