Best earbud headphone case ever - A pill bottle.
Created on May 31, 2009, last updated 1 year ago
I like earbuds because they're so compact, but they're kind of annoying to stuff into your pocket. They invariably get tangled, and they often get bent in funky ways, especially if you wrap them around something. I scoured the web looking for some good cases, and didn't really find anything that would fit nicely in my pocket. There are lots of tutorials online for building your own, but after experimenting with a couple Altoids tins I trashed the idea.
Later, in a wave of pure inspiration (probably induced by a sugar binge), I discovered the perfect receptacle: a pill bottle. Below is a picture with instructions. These work perfect for the newest iPhone earbuds without the permanent disfigurement that comes with wrapping wire incorrectly.

Instructions:
- Fold earbuds in half
- Fold in half again
- Fold in half again
- Fold in half one more time (until the
- Slip into pill bottle, you shouldn't need to bend anything to get it to fit.
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