Copic Markers

I have seen many ways to store Copic Markers on the web and today I wanted to share mine. It is not any better than the others, it is just another alternative. I am an alternative kind of person. I like choices and I like to do things my own way (lol).

 My way of storing my Copics (yes, I am lucky enough to have them all) is cigar boxes that were given to me. It turns out that cigar boxes are the perfect depth for Sketch Markers. Who knew? I cut one side off, turned them on their sides, glued them together and then wrapped duct tape around the entire structure to keep everything stable and help with strength. The sides that were cut off became the dividers for each section. Because they were part of the original box, they fit perfectly.  I did not glue them in just in case I needed to move them in the future. They are placed in the order that Copic uses for their color chart. From the beginning I was going to decorate it up all nice and pretty, but the moment it was done, it became "in use". Usually on the clips you see in the picture, I have the tools that I use most often hanging off them. From my seat at my work table I am easily able to reach into the highest section and take out the marker that I need. I have been using it for about three years and haven't found anything that I like better yet. Right now it is hot glued to the corner of my desk so that it does not accidently get knocked off. But, it does have a door that attaches to the side and clips down. I don't have it attached right now because I don't need it. I only made it so that the whole unit could be easily closed and transported completely as a single unit. I have since decided that I don't want to take them out of the house, so I removed the door. I wanted to share this with you today because it has worked out SOOO well for me and could be just what someone else is looking for. I might decorate it someday, but the chances are slim, that mood has come and gone.

Use all the colors you find yourself with.  Thank for stopping and taking a look!

Muriel