Copic Storage... revisited...

[MelDeLlanos]

I have a mixture of Original and Sketch. I have seen all of the great ideas for storage/toting here(and other sites too) but most are for one type or the other, not good for both. I have a tiny area in my dining room right now, and I need to be able to move them around easily, and I also like to take them to crops/classes.

I'd like to be able to put them in numerical order and have them stay that way. Right now I have them in a CTMH stamp box but as of tonight, I've outgrown it! LOL

I have about 110 markers so investing in the big Copic tote isn't really wise just yet. I do want need something that I can "grow into" but nothing too big, if that makes sense!

Any ideas?

[MelDeLlanos]

Those are both really great... unfortunately, they use the light grid, and it doesn't fit the original (square barrel) copics. :(

[Catrick]

Have you thought about using plastic canvas instead of the light mesh? The "holes" can be cut to accommodate the size of a regular Copic and/or Sketch. If you glue two together it should be a lot more sturdy than a single sheet of plastic canvas.

Cathy

[carolanninnwmo]

You might also check the plumbing section for plastic tubing (used for icemakers, etc.). It comes in different diameters and you could cut to a standard length then glue them together in a honeycomb pattern. Out of 36" you could probably get 9 segments if you cut them 4 inches long. I believe the tubing is fairly reasonable. I bought some to use as spacers for the rack I made utilizing the light grid.

[melissa59]

You guys are all so INGENIOUS!
Right now, my 55 Sketch markers and single blender refill are in a mini craft tote. It works for me now, but eventually I'd like to have something with a grid so I can keep my markers in numerical order. I'm going to have to think on this a bit.

[MelDeLlanos]

I think I've made a decision!! I know you are all just waiting to know, right? LOL!!

I'm going to go the "down spout" route! I'll cut pieces of a gutter/downspout and use them as the compartments in my box. I'll post pics once I get it just right.