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Post by Deleted on Jun 7, 2022 23:52:48 GMT
For those who have stencils for card making, do you store them in the OG packaging or out?
Is it okay to store them out of the packaging?
I am using DS cart we used for home schooling as tomorrow is his last day and he goes back to site next year. (3 tier craft cart from Michael's).
I am using Sterilite large fliptop containers (I know they fit as I use them to DDs infusion cart) and the stencils lay flat if out of the packaging but lay at an angle if in the packaging. I don't want them to get bent.
I am new to stenciling and so I want to make sure they are kept safe.
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Post by mom on Jun 7, 2022 23:59:01 GMT
I store them without the packaging. I just watched Tim Holtz studio tour and he stores them on a metal ring, without packaging. he then just hangs them on a hook.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2022 0:40:01 GMT
Okay, thanks! I will store them without the package.
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Post by CardBoxer on Jun 8, 2022 1:34:59 GMT
I store mine in flimsy 45 rpm record pockets. Records as in vinyl records. Well, except for the much bigger stencils. A piece of dark paper is in each pocket so I can more easily see the stencil. A piece of the packaging that includes the company and stencil name are put behind the paper.
They’re in a bin now, but I may change that.
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Post by joblackford on Jun 8, 2022 3:08:09 GMT
I only have a few but I keep them in page protectors in a ring binder. Getting them in and out of the packaging is a pain, page protectors are easier to flip through. I’m most likely to damage them while cleaning or drying them after inking.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2022 6:07:37 GMT
I only have a few but I keep them in page protectors in a ring binder. Getting them in and out of the packaging is a pain, page protectors are easier to flip through. I’m most likely to damage them while cleaning or drying them after inking. That is smart. Hmm...I may look at that. I could store the small binder on the middle rack. |
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Post by amyl on Jun 8, 2022 10:45:25 GMT
I buy 6 3/4 x 9 clear storage pockets on Amazon (100 for $15ish) and store them in a metal basket I’ve had. When I had them unprotected (like Tim), several were always getting hung up or caught on each other. This works for me. I have them sorted by type. I have a lot of stencils. 😄
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Post by scraplette on Jun 8, 2022 13:10:17 GMT
I store mine in flimsy 45 rpm record pockets. Records as in vinyl records. Well, except for the much bigger stencils. A piece of dark paper is in each pocket so I can more easily see the stencil. A piece of the packaging that includes the company and stencil name are put behind the paper. They’re in a bin now, but I may change that. Great idea! Where do you buy these? I have a cute vintage 45 holder, like a little suitcase, I’d like to justify keeping 😀 |
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Post by CardBoxer on Jun 8, 2022 13:16:43 GMT
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Post by GiantsFan on Jun 8, 2022 14:56:27 GMT
I store mine in the XL stamp storage pockets in the same storage system (JMcG's) as my stamps.
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Post by 950nancy on Jun 8, 2022 15:11:17 GMT
I only have a few but I keep them in page protectors in a ring binder. Getting them in and out of the packaging is a pain, page protectors are easier to flip through. I’m most likely to damage them while cleaning or drying them after inking. I do this also. It is a great use for my random sizes of page protectors too. |
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Post by infochick on Jun 8, 2022 15:42:07 GMT
I have an old post bound album that I was given--it isn't something I would ever use and wasn't in the greatest shape, so I put my stencils in there. It's easy to flip through, compact and they stay protected.
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Post by steakgoddess on Jun 8, 2022 23:55:48 GMT
I store everything in a couple of 3 ring binders in varying sizes of page protectors. I used to place a piece of cardstock behind them, but it causes too much weight.
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Post by scraplette on Jun 10, 2022 1:41:31 GMT
Thank you @cardboxer! Love when I can justify my collections (hoarding?) 😀
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Post by artbabe on Jun 11, 2022 16:06:27 GMT
I don't use 12x12 stencils so all of mine are small. I use this: card holderIt is really good for taking to retreats because I take out all of the dividers except one, put the stencils behind that one, and store my inks in the rest of the holder. |
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Post by cmpeter on Jun 11, 2022 21:16:19 GMT
I keep mine in a 6x8 three ring binder. Black cardstock in page protectors and two stencils back to back in each one.
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