Just a Pinch Shaker

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It's a regular occurrence in cooking to find recipes calling for a precise amount of salt, sugar, or spice, specifically a pinch of it. A pinch equates to 1/16 of a teaspoon, making it relatively easy for cooks who don't have a pinch measuring spoon handy to approximate the correct quantity instead of having a precise measure. One common issue in cooking is over salting or spicing meals, which is an effortless mistake to make, but thankfully there are innovative tools available to prevent such blunders from occurring! For instance, using the Just a Pinch Shaker allows you to have total control over your seasonings, ensuring each dish turns out perfectly. There simply isn't any other kitchen gadget like it on the market that makes seasoning as simple and accurate as this. When tilted upside down, the unique design of the Just a Pinch Shaker delivers just one "pinch" amount each time you use it. It's not until you return the shaker to its upright position that the cavity refills, allowing you to collect another precise pinch for the next serving. I recently put my 3D printing skills to the test by entering into a creative challenge called the #CountertopChallenge, where contestants were asked to design and print innovative countertop gadgets. For this particular task, I relied on Tinkercad, which I had barely learned in a span of just 24 hours. Amazingly, my first-ever working prototype came together rapidly after my short introduction to Tinkercad! The design process itself took less time than one would typically spend in preparing and experimenting with complex meals. My printed shaker is crafted using durable ABS material and comes equipped with strategically added supports that make it easier for even beginners to print successful versions of the Just a Pinch Shaker without encountering printing issues. With an already-established layer height set at 0.3 millimeters, combined with an adequate fill level of ten percent, every new owner is good to go!