Skip Traditional Paper Towel Holders: A Countertop DIY That Makes Them Look Cute

Is your boring paper towel holder making your kitchen look dull? A lot of traditional paper towel storage isn't very chic and mostly shows off the roll of white, disposable sheets. If you're looking to bring more color and vibrance to your kitchen decor, ditch your basic paper towel holder for a cuter alternative that you can make yourself. A little bit of clay and paint can be transformed into a stunning paper towel dispenser. In a TikTok video, kittyliiooo molded a clay dish with an open, spiral design that allows you to pull one towel at a time. The DIYer's gorgeous painted pattern on the outside of the clay covers the bottom of the towel roll, while the bright colors draw your eye away from the paper.

Since paper towel holders sit on the countertop near the kitchen sink and may accidentally get splashed with water, ensure that the clay you choose will harden. Kittyliiooo appears to use La Doll Premier lightweight stone clay, which is about $18 at Michaels. This clay is an air-drying clay that hardens without baking, and other air-drying white clays should work as well. While the DIYer's paper towel holder is only tall enough to cover half the roll, you could create a larger piece using more clay. This DIY paper towel storage idea is perfect for small spaces, as it won't take up any more space than a traditional holder. Set your custom storage on a counter or tabletop for easy access and a pop of decor.

Setting your clay on parchment paper while you roll it out will help prevent it from sticking to your work surface. To craft a towel holder like kittyiiooo, make three clay shapes. Form a circle slightly larger than the diameter of your typical paper towel roll for the bottom of the holder. Use your hands to mold a piece into a thick cylinder, which will hold the roll steady. With a rolling pin, roll out a wide, flat section to wrap around the holder. The width of this portion will create the height of your storage and hide part of your towels. The disconnected wall will also help guide the paper out of the dispenser. While the DIYer makes the ends rounded, you could cut a pattern like waves into the clay.

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Assemble the parts of this paper towel storage hack. Cut a cross hatch pattern into the bottom of the cylinder and in the center of the base where it will connect. This will help the clay fuse together. Repeat with the edges of the base and the long bottom side of the wall. A little water will help to mold the separate components together. Situate the wall so that the ends slightly overlap like a spiral, leaving a gap between. Allow the clay to completely dry for a few days before painting. Kittyiiooo used stencils and blue paint to create a design of white birds flying through the sky. But you could swap birds for any other design, and if the bold blue isn't to your liking, opt for pastel hues or even a simple, minimalist design.