Apparatuses and methods based thereon are provided for mixing utilizing mixer inserts. A mixer insert may be adapted to enclose a space in a container, with the mixer insert having one or more securing components for securing the mixer insert to the container, and one or more mixing components, adapted to fit within the enclosed space when the mixer insert is secured to the container, with the one or more mixing components being configured to mix material placed within the enclosed space when the container is subject to a rotational force or movement. The mixer insert may have a closing section that has a shape matching an opening of the container, with the mixer insert being configured such that the closing section engages the opening of the container. At least one of the mixing components may be a blade, which may be twisted along the length of the blade.

Apparatuses and methods based thereon are provided for mixing utilizing mixer inserts. A mixer insert may comprise an enclosing component adapted for application to an opening in a container to which the mixer insert is applied, to enclose a space in the container. The mixer insert may further comprise one or more mixing components, adapted to fit within the enclosed space when the enclosing component is applied to the opening in the container, with the one or more mixing components being configured to mix material placed within the enclosed space when the combination of the container and the mixer insert is subject to particular force or movement.