I bought a box of dixie cups, the small 3 oz sizes for a couple of bucks. I then went to the craft store and looked for popsicle sticks. I found a bag of 50 for $3, then a bag of 200 for $2.99, Then a box of 500 for $3.50, but hit then big time for a box 1000 for $3.99. I got sticks coming out my.......ears. I pour the epoxy in the cup mix with a stick, use and then throw the cup and stick away. No messes. Just my $.05.