We used to make canisters in the bygone days when many folks had a set of four graduated sizes of lidded storage pieces. It was difficult to come up with a design that worked well and was worth its place on kitchen counters. Gene switched to making graduated sizes of utensil crocks which are great for kitchen tools.

This lidded untensil crock will work very well as a canister storage container for kitchen dry goods like flour, beans, rice, etc. and holds 2-3 pounds.