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Katigre
03-01-2011, 04:53 PM
I've started doing daily art with the kids. They love it, it's going well, the only issue is finding a place to store the paintings and projects while they dry. We're in a small space with limited drying areas.

I started looking for a tabletop drying rack and am shocked at how expensive they are - the cheapest one was $50 and I saw them for well past $100! I don't need anything fancy, just wire formed so it can hold a few paintings. Why are they so pricey?

Anyone know of how to make your own or other ideas for this need?
soontobe
03-01-2011, 04:59 PM
why dont u just hang up a wire/string in the bathroom and hang them up with some cloths pins?
Katigre
03-01-2011, 05:01 PM
why dont u just hang up a wire/string in the bathroom and hang them up with some cloths pins?
Because if they hang vertically the paint drips down - I need them to lay flat until they're dry.
daisymommy
03-01-2011, 05:15 PM
When I taught preschool, I used stackable cooling racks (like for cookies). It saved space.

Something like this. And you can stack them waaaay up high! :)
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Stackable-Cooling-Racks-3pk/14938625
m448
03-01-2011, 05:15 PM
have you seen these?

http://www.amazon.com/Honey-Can-Do-DRY-01110-Sweater-Drying-Stackable/dp/B004DGHSHA
Katigre
03-01-2011, 05:27 PM
When I taught preschool, I used stackable cooling racks (like for cookies). It saved space.

Something like this. And you can stack them waaaay up high! :)
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mainstays-Stackable-Cooling-Racks-3pk/14938625
Brilliant! I have a few in the back of the pantry I'll pull out :).
soontobe
03-01-2011, 05:38 PM
Because if they hang vertically the paint drips down - I need them to lay flat until they're dry.

good point lol:)