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I'm trying to find something to organize my Tombow/Le Plume/CTMH markers, something that can easily sit on my workspace. Anyone know of a rack, or something along that line that will keep them nice and neat, and organized by color? I probably have about 60 of them. Thanks!
I use the cases that they have for EK Success markers--like the ones if you buy the set of 48? They have them (or used to) separately, and they will work with most markers. I would find someplace that has them and then check with them if those particular markers will fit in. Works great for me.
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I am incredibly lazy when it comes to my markers. I have each set in a different glass. I use a wider glass for the sharpies. (I also keep my paint brushes in glasses and open jars.)
I use the cases that they have for EK Success markers--like the ones if you buy the set of 48? They have them (or used to) separately, and they will work with most markers. I would find someplace that has them and then check with them if those particular markers will fit in. Works great for me.
I have this case and while it fits my SU markers nicely, the CTMH and Tombow markers are too tall. When you find a solution, would you let me know? I'm in need of a good storage case, too!
I have this case and while it fits my SU markers nicely, the CTMH and Tombow markers are too tall. When you find a solution, would you let me know? I'm in need of a good storage case, too!
I took the hard plastic pen holder out of the soft plastic (snap-shut) case, and use them separately--so the length of the pen doesn't matter.
You can see them on top of my Michael's cubes:
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I keep mine in X Cubes by Eldon from Office Max, Staples, or your local office supply store. I think I may need another one soon, these are more crowded than they are in this photo.
I have an old "Tool Turn about" from Pampered chef that I was going to use for my markers and paint brushes but then I heard that I should be storing my markers laying down. Is this true? I only have stampin' up markers right now no expensive copics or anything.
If your markers/pens have only 1 tip, then you can use the PC tool turn about - but - put them in point down. This keeps the ink toward the point. Problem with this that you can't see the color of the pen/marker. For those that have dual tips you should absolutely store them on their sides - otherwise one of the tips will start to dry out.
Kitty
I keep mine in X Cubes by Eldon from Office Max, Staples, or your local office supply store. I think I may need another one soon, these are more crowded than they are in this photo.
I just bought these and LOVE them!! I used to store mine in SU stamp cases, but with these I can easily see them and I use them ALOT more now!!
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I keep mine in X Cubes by Eldon from Office Max, Staples, or your local office supply store. I think I may need another one soon, these are more crowded than they are in this photo.
Wow, I like that idea. I may have to get that! Thanks for the tip!
I love the X-cubes too. I use my markers more now that they ae sitting right on my desk. (Out of sight out of mind).
Thanks I think I'll have a look for these at our local Stationary store. I will still have to keep mine on a high shelf out of reach of my kids but i'm sure i'll use them more than I am now. They are still in the package that they came in.
If your markers/pens have only 1 tip, then you can use the PC tool turn about - but - put them in point down. This keeps the ink toward the point. Problem with this that you can't see the color of the pen/marker. For those that have dual tips you should absolutely store them on their sides - otherwise one of the tips will start to dry out.
Kitty
Thank you very much for the advice. I'm am just getting in to card making and every one on the site has been so helpfull!
If your markers/pens have only 1 tip, then you can use the PC tool turn about - but - put them in point down. This keeps the ink toward the point. Problem with this that you can't see the color of the pen/marker. For those that have dual tips you should absolutely store them on their sides - otherwise one of the tips will start to dry out.
Kitty
I didn't know that. Thank you! <runs home to empty all her glasses and jars>
I keep mine in X Cubes by Eldon from Office Max, Staples, or your local office supply store. I think I may need another one soon, these are more crowded than they are in this photo.
Thanks so much for this suggestion. I purchased a couple of these cubes today and they are a super way to store all my SU and Copic markers. Thanks so solving my problem!
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I keep mine in X Cubes by Eldon from Office Max, Staples, or your local office supply store. I think I may need another one soon, these are more crowded than they are in this photo.
I use the exact same system! I got the idea in a scrapbook organization magazine and have loved it ever since. I found my cubes at Office Depot, they were about $6.99 each, I also have 4. There are 4 sections to each cube, I put a different color in each section so all of my reds are together, blues are together and so on. What I like about this is they are stored horizontally which is what everyone says is best and I can easily identify which brand of marker it is by the cap.
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I use a holder called a Pen Caddy from Crop In Style - and I bought it on-line at an Ontario scrap store. It stands on your desk or folds up to carry with you.
Here is a link to my blog post if you want to see it, with my markers in there - it holds Tombow and LePlume and my Sakura pens as well. http://parisestates.blogspot.com/200...log-treat.html
Just another suggestion!
HTH
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I buy empty zig pen cases from scrapinsanity.com. I have 3 not including my SU! marker set. I have all my markers sorted by mfg.
For longer pens I used my button shank remover (use protective eyewear) and cut the backs off one of the cases. Then I put all the little shelves back in their cardboard sleeve but I didn't push it all the way back. This left room for the pens to hang out the back and not fall out. Works great for me as when I travel I don't take the entire case.
Storage for markers?
