Test Tube Holder

by Lisa Somerville

Create a little holder for test tubes out of cardstock for a darling treat.

Supplies

  • One 4" x 11" piece of cardstock
  • Test tubes
  • Circle Punch size depends on your test tube, try 1" or 1 1/4"
  • Scor-Pal™, or other scoring tool
  • Scor-Tape™, or other strong adhesive
  • Stamps (Halloween Treats from Artistic Outpost used here)
  • Additional cardstock and patterned paper to decorate the holder
  • Scissors

Step-by-Step

  1. Step 1

    Score your 4" x 11" piece of cardstock at 1/2", 1 3/4" , 4 1/4" and 5 1/2",

  2. Step 2

    Turn your cardstock so your short side lines up with the top of your scoring tool. Score at 1 1/4" and 2 3/4".

  3. Step 3

    Rotate cardstock back to original position in step 1 and score at the 8" mark to the 1-1/4” mark, then score from the bottom edge to the 2 3/4" score, leaving the center panel score-less.

  4. Step 4

    Cut away pieces as shown per template.

  5. Step 5

    Punch circle in top section as shown.

  6. Step 6

    Add Scor-Tape™ to sides

  7. Step 7

    Assemble box.

  8. Step 8

    Decorate and add treat filled test tube.

Video!

Variations

  1. Make Room for more
    Create Test Tube Holder for several tubes. You can find templates for them here:
    - Double Holder
    - Three Tube holder
    - Four Tube Holder

    Cutting with cutting machine?
    Use this file.

Your Turn

You've seen the tutorial, now you try it! We've got a section of the gallery set aside for Test Tube Holder. Try this technique, then upload your artwork to the gallery. Show us your creations!

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Questions and Comments

We'd love to get your feedback or questions. Leave your comment below.

Lisa Somerville....what's your e-mail to get help with the google doc's?
Pam Roundy  |  Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 4:01 PM
you can email me at [email protected] for help with the google documents. They are set for public viewing, so you do not need a google account to access them.
Lisa Somerville  |  Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 4:34 PM
wonderful you clever lady what a good idea for christmas lollys
wendy reynolds  |  Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 4:53 PM
@Wendy Reynolds, What ideas do you ideas do you have for Christmas using the test tubes?
Pauline  |  Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 6:49 PM
You can get the tubes at www.orientaltrading.com.
Glass one are availible at most science supply stores.
Tina Smith  |  Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 6:54 PM
Papertrey Ink carries Trendy Tubes. They have round tubes with the silver screw tops, small ones are three for $2 and large ones are three for $3 they also have a square one that is three for $3
Devina  |  Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 7:17 PM
For those who cannot get the download (google), here is another website for the single test tube holder and it is free.
Adela Rossol
[email protected]
I hope this helps.
Pauline  |  Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 8:02 PM
@Pauline - that same link was also shared in the SCS write up, as I asked Adela to create a cut file from my template and she also created a PDF. Thanks for reposting.
Lisa Somerville  |  Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 8:05 PM
I found tons of test tubes on e-bay (some are buy it now) for as little as 10 cents a piece.
Janet  |  Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 8:21 PM
Here's the additional info you ladies need on test tubes! Good Luck & God Bless! :o)

LAKE CHARLES MANUFACTURING:

http://www.lcmlab.com/Cork_Stoppers_Size_5_p/202-0009w.htm


http://www.lcmlab.com/16x125mm_Polystyrene_Plastic_Tubes_p/207-0012w.htm
Hallie  |  Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 9:05 PM
THANKS to everyone who responded about where to buy test tubes. I really appreciate it!

Patty
Patty Brett Kolbo  |  Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 9:07 PM
Are these test tubes 50ml size?
Heather  |  Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 9:38 PM
I just got some tonight @ Michaels on sale for 5.98 for 6. I have looked for test tubes the last 4 years & finally found them. wink
Jan  |  Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 10:42 PM
oops I can't count I got 8 test tubes for 5.98 on sale @ Michaels
Jan  |  Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 10:44 PM
Regarding the info shared on Lake Charles MFG for the Test Tubes, I have not personallly used this brand, so I don't know how they fit with the templates, I'm sure you can adapt as needed though. The ones I used (longer/cork ones) are by EK Success, the (smaller/clear top) I got from Eclectic Paperie.
Lisa Somerville  |  Thu Sep 15, 2011 at 6:13 AM
For all you bakers, Penzey's Spices sells whole vanilla beans in test tubes. I have one in my cupboard and I'm going to use it to make this right now!
Nicole Steele  |  Thu Sep 15, 2011 at 11:06 AM
The big test tubes can be found if you google "baby soda bottles"
I found a good price for them here:
http://www.stevespanglerscience.com/product/test-tubes
cristina saldana  |  Thu Sep 15, 2011 at 12:04 PM
@Chris Saldana, I checked out the Baby Soda Bottles. The video was so interesting! Thanks for sharing.
Pauline
Pauline  |  Thu Sep 15, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Does anyone know the size of the larger test tubes in the photo?
Angie  |  Thu Sep 15, 2011 at 4:18 PM
@Angie - the EK Success brand (longer ones in the photo) are 6-1/2" long without the cork and fit into a 1" opening. Depending on the tubes you use - you'll need to adjust the pattern height and hole opening.
Lisa Somerville  |  Thu Sep 15, 2011 at 5:04 PM

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Lisa, her husband and two sons live in Illinois. She has been crafting since she can remember. Lisa is a member of several design teams and you can find her work published in many magazines.

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