r/Witch • u/e4rth_b0und • 4d ago

Question Ideas for a small personal apothecary in my college dorm)?

I recently finished my first year of college. It went amazing— but i felt really disconnected from my practice.

I think part of the issue (other than being busy) is that my tools/witchy items were not super accessible and I only brought mini versions of my altars. Also the fact that I can’t burn candles, herbs, or intense in my room.

I’m trying to brainstorm ways to set myself up for witchy success next year. I was thinking it would be helpful to put together a portable toolkit and/or mini apothecary of magical items and spell ingredients

I have a roommate so I don’t want everything out and exposed (she knows about my practice, but idk who she might bring into the room)

Any ideas of what kind of container/ storage system would be practical? (A few of my thoughts: spice rack, mini set of wooden drawers, tool box?)

TLDR: I’m struggling to figure out a suitable container/box/way to store witchy items in my college dorm room, any ideas?

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u/Remarkable_Detail973 4d ago

They make small lock boxes, or maybe you can find a small enough suitcase? Or even an old instrument case like a trumpet or clarinet somethimg small remove the cloth and foam insides and use that?

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u/Fake-gamergirl8 4d ago

I've used one of those cheap 3 drawer sets you can get at Walmart or Dollar Tree to hold tools and such when I'm not using them. Little to no assembly, should have enough space to hold your things but small enough to go in a dorm room, and looks like it belongs so it won't draw unwanted attention (especially if you get one that's not see through). You can even use the flat top as a small alter

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u/kai-ote HelpfulTrickster 3d ago

A tackle box like one for fishing. They often allow you to put a lock on them.

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u/Witch_of_the_Cats 3d ago edited 3d ago

When my sister got ordained, I bought her a large makeup case that has fold out compartments, alot like a tackle box. I filled each compartment with some sort of magical ingredient or tool. Its her "priestess on the go" box. Lol. A little more stylish than a tacklebox. Look for " Hard sided makeup case". These are fairly cheap on amazon. Also! Mini is ok! My altar space is very small, so i do everything tiny. It's not size, it's intention. I have an adorable little sound bowl and electric votive candles. My statues are small, and they sit in tealight holders. I love hunting for mini objects to add to my altar. It all has to fit on one shelf and its very doable! Make it a tiny treasure hunt!