micro-box -- waterproof?

2 messages in this thread | Started on 2003-06-24

Re: micro-box -- waterproof?

From: SpringChick (springchick@letterbox-mi.com) | Date: 2003-06-24 13:32:23 UTC

Have you found a plastic square/rectangular mint/candy type container
that is waterproof? I've tried the plastic Sucrets boxes, and
although a nice size, they are not waterproof. Have also tried a few
different small plastic cosmetic containers, and have not yet found
anything waterproof.

The tube M&M containers are waterproof, but I would prefer square or
rectangular.

Anybody had any luck?

SpringChick

--- In letterbox-usa@yahoogroups.com, charm city box company
wrote:
> We pretty much exclusivly do micro boxes now. The container weve
been using
> is basicly a pocket mint tin, thanks to advice from the mobots.
Its small
> and sturdy, and easy to hide. As for books Ive been making them by
hand, and
> using standard paper and wire(for necklaces) to bind it, but the
other day
> while getting baggies at the craft store, I found like little
rivets (I think
> used for scrapbooking), next book i make im gonna try these.
>
> --
> Charm City Box Company
> Baltimore Maryland

Re: micro-box -- waterproof?

From: Graham Moffatt (grahamoff@yahoo.co.uk) | Date: 2003-06-24 21:54:22 UTC

Plastic pill pots make the best waterproof micro boxes'.
These have a wide neck `snap secure' or screw lid, come in a variety
of diameters and lengths.
Used for many applications, but most commonly seen in drug stores.
New plastic pill pots can be obtained from a number of manufacturers
such as Securitainers or Snapsecure but they do have a minimum order
quantity.

I obtain used pots from my local Veterinarian (pill pots that would
otherwise be thrown away) and make a small donation to the animal
charity box.

Always `double pot' to ensure that the log and stamp remain
completely dry ( just place the box into another pot the next size
up)
Happy micro boxing
The Squeeeezeboxers