Copic Storage

I have written a lot of tutorials on Copic markers.  I have talked about how to buy them and how to blend them and I have answered questions about which colors go together, which ones to add to a set, where to put highlights and how to shade specific images.  But I am pretty sure that the number one question has been what are you storing your markers in?  There seems to be a lot of curiosity about my bag.

So to answer the question for all of you that have asked and for all that are curious it is a combination of two bags.  I use Copic wallets to hold my markers.  They are designed for the job and hold the markers using minimal space; they stack nicely together and travel well.

When my collection grew out of a single 72 count wallet then I went looking for a bag that would carry the wallets neatly.  I discovered I had the perfect solution already in my home.  I have a 31 bag that fits two Copic wallets perfectly.  It actually looks like it was made to hold them.  The name of the bag has changed and the pockets on the side have changed more than once as well.  But 31 bags still carry the size.  The dimensions of the bag are 13” W x 6.5” D x 8” H.   The beauty of the system is I can tip the bag on its side and if the wallets are opened with their flaps tucked in I can have easy access to all of my markers right at my desk, in fact mine sits right at my shoulder within easy reach.

Then if I am going to a crop I grab the handles of the 31 Bag and carry the markers out with no packing or re-bagging.

My collection has held stable now at 3 Copic 72 count wallets which meant I had to go in search one more time for a carrying bag.  31 bags came to the rescue again but when I last looked they discontinued the size.  Just in case they bring it back the bag that I think works great for my 3 Copic wallets is 12”x12”x9”.  This bag has the same qualities of the first sitting on its side and being ready to carry out any time.  This larger bag has a little bit of wiggle room but to me is still the best thing for storing and traveling with my markers.

Copic of course makes a large bag that comes with baskets that can hold an entire collection.  It will also hold either the Copic plastic cases or the Copic wallets quite well it is just quite a bit bigger than what I need.  There are also tons of desk top storage ideas and homemade carrying ideas for Copics check out Pinterest for some great ideas!

Happy Wednesday all!