5 Unique Uses for Postal Tubes

Postal tubes are a great way to ship art, some breakables, long objects, and more, but their uses go far beyond shipping. Many people are aware that they can be handy, so they put them to the side until they can be used. The trouble is that not everyone can figure out what those uses should be.

If you’ve been storing postal tubes for “someday” or you’ve recently received an industrial paper tube and don’t want to throw it away, today is going to be a good day. The following are just a few incredible ways to put them to use.

Storage

Postal tubes make a great option for storing many items. Artwork and photographs are definitely some of them, but not the only ones. Do you know all that wrapping paper leftover from the holidays? Or how about the round ornaments you usually put on the tree? Either of these can be stored away safely, allowing you to pull it out when it’s time to put the tree back up.

You can also use it for items like plastic grocery bags, flexible baking mats, golf balls, ping pong balls, badminton birdies, and more. And don’t forget all of those tiny toys your kids have a hard time keeping up with. You can wrap the tube in some wrapping paper or let your kid decorate it. Then, store their toys in the tubes so that they can easily dump them out, play, and put them back away.

Organizing

Do you have a ton of pens, pencils, markers, and craft items? Or do you paint and have several brushes? With items like this, postal tubes can be very beneficial. You’ll want to cut them down to size, then secure them to either a surface or your wall. Then, you can keep all of your office or craft tools in their tube.

Furniture

This may sound odd, but postal tubes are very sturdy. You can attach them to one another, forming them into the shape of a chair or even a toy box. You can then paint them, throw a cushion on top, or take any other steps to make it a unique and attractive piece of furniture.

Camping

If you love to camp and are looking for ways to ensure you have a fire, postal tubes can help. You can put items inside the tube, such as dryer lint or kindling. Put the tube in your backpack or even attach a string to it so you can sling it over your shoulder. When you find your campsite, simply set up your tube and light it.

Gardening

If you enjoy the idea of a beautiful yet controlled garden, you can put your tubes to work. Simply place them in the ground and put the seeds inside. And don’t worry – postal tubes are made from cardboard, meaning they’re recyclable and environmentally friendly. And gardens actually benefit from the use of cardboard.

These are just a few great ways to use any industrial paper tubes you have or will get in the future. Let these ideas spur your creativity to find even more ways to make them useful.