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Post by christine58 on Aug 17, 2019 12:44:28 GMT
I need a good idea on how to store my ink/markers when I go to a crop. I have looked around a lot but am thinking someone here might have a great idea.
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Post by GiantsFan on Aug 17, 2019 13:59:18 GMT
Great question. I'm always looking for better travel and storage ideas. Most of my inks are mini's and stored in the TH mini tins. I think I have 11 tins. I just use those rubber bands from broccoli or asparagus and rubber band them together to keep them closed. If I want to take any full-sized inks I just rubber band them together. The problem for me was the oxides. I bought one of these ArtBin pen storage satchels for my Copics, but they rattle around and it drives me bonkers. My last over-nighter I put my oxides in it and it worked perfectly (note: I only have 40 colors). For pens, I keep my Copics in the Organize More pen holder at home, but when I take them I put them into a Little Carry-all Caddie from Thirty-0ne. It fits about 100 Copics. Tombows are in a small Sterlite bin that latches. The Zigs are in their original plastic box. |
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Post by freeatlast on Aug 17, 2019 16:51:35 GMT
For traveling ink storage, I use an 8-1/2 x 11 Iris storage case. It holds 5 TH mini cube tins and the full size ink pads I typically carry (Versafine Black Onyx, MFT Intense Black, Delicata Gold and Silver, Versamark and a few others, depending on the projects I'm working on.
For traveling Copic storage, if I'm going for a crafty weekend, I just throw the lid on Copic storage box I bought on Etsy. It's a large Really Useful Box with a grid insert that holds the entire collection of Sketch markers. If it's just for the day, I pick the markers I think I'll use and put them in the Fridge Binz that also holds my stamps and dies for the day.
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Post by don on Aug 17, 2019 22:57:07 GMT
Directions say, store them flat. I know how the stores display them, but Art Stores store them flat. This includes any writing stick with a fluid.
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Post by camcas on Aug 18, 2019 7:32:42 GMT
I really wish Ranger would come out with a bigger mini ink storage tin
I can see storing all the colours in 2 large flat tins but all those little ones....nah
Also I would love some way to store the oxides that was purpose made and portable ...and if they now make minis of oxides I will be😵
If cost of tins is an issue maybe it could be fabric ?
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Post by kitbop on Aug 18, 2019 13:08:44 GMT
Also I would love some way to store the oxides that was purpose made and portable ...and if they now make minis of oxides I will be😵 This case, the "art bin fabric strip case" is 24" long, and is perfectly sized to store 35-36 distress ink pads (depending on orientation. I guess the oxides have to be flat so only 35 fit; the originals can be stored on edge then the case holds 36). My LSS sells them. From what I've heard, there will never be a "mini" oxide cube because the formulation does not allow it.  Directions say, store them flat. I know how the stores display them, but Art Stores store them flat. - do you think this could be contributing to my sketch copics drying up quickly? I have *so* many that need refilling, and I can't afford all the refills that I need! |
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Post by camcas on Aug 18, 2019 13:13:39 GMT
Thanks kitbop- off to hunt for these in OZ! |
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Post by don on Aug 18, 2019 17:12:45 GMT
kitbop, Copics should always be stored flat, because they are double ended. Stored vertically one or the other end will dry out.
The problem for most of us is we have so, so much tools and supplies, and so, so little time to play, and so, so little space to store correctly, things just suffer from lack of use.
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Post by christine58 on Aug 20, 2019 10:37:36 GMT
I have Stampin up markers and inks so am looking for a way to carry them. GiantsFan well DUH I have one of those 31 totes. I could put my markers in one and turn it sideways so they are flat/. |
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Post by cbscrapper on Aug 20, 2019 11:34:59 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2019 12:39:21 GMT
I just use those stackable clear boxes (the ones that snap together) and stack 'em up! Copics (and any other marker) fit fine sideways, inks too, etc..
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2019 10:55:27 GMT
kitbop, Copics should always be stored flat, because they are double ended. Stored vertically one or the other end will dry out. The problem for most of us is we have so, so much tools and supplies, and so, so little time to play, and so, so little space to store correctly, things just suffer from lack of use. |
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Post by riversong1963 on Nov 1, 2019 13:22:42 GMT
In the Copic certification classes I took, we were told that you could store Copics (and any alcohol markers) either horizontally or vertically. I store them horizontally, for the most part, but I do have some that are stored vertically. I don't have issues with them drying out either way. I store my water-based markers horizontally.
When it comes to ink pads, I'm a rebel, I guess. I store all of my inkpads right-side up so that I can actually see what they are. The only exceptions are the ones that are designed to be upside-down when they look right-side-up (Stampin' Up and Close to My Heart, for example). My ink pads rarely dry out, and if they do, I think it's more because of age than storage.
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