1. Store dual-ended markers sideways or horizontally.

The last thing you want when making alcohol marker art is blotchy blending or your alcohol markers abruptly drying out. If you have dual-tip markers, such as our Artist Markers, keep them on their side or horizontally. This will prevent the ink from settling on one tip and leaving the other dry.

2. Store single-ended markers vertically.

As previously stated, single-ended markers such as Sharpies, highlighters, gel pens, fine liner pens, and so on should be stored upside down. This keeps the ink in contact with the felt tip fibers, allowing your creative markers or pens to last longer and not dry out.

3. Store them in an organizer.

A short search on Pinterest will undoubtedly provide a plethora of DIY art marker organizing tricks! The most apparent (and straightforward) method to keep your coloring supplies is using an organizer. However, you don't want to spend too much money on expensive organizers.

4. Store them away from direct sunlight and at room temperature.

When keeping your painting markers and pens, keep them away from excessive temperatures. High cold or extreme heat will, of course, have an effect on the quality of your coloring supplies. According to Arromark, "the shift in temperature from warm to cold or cold to warm will cause pressure in the barrel." The pressure may drive the ink out of the tip, resulting in a mess. To guarantee that markers do not leak while stored in excessively hot or cold conditions, they must be degassed.

5. Store them in a marker bag.

Some of the best art markers include their own carrying case or storage bag. Don't worry if you can't afford it! When you properly store your alcohol markers, your alcohol marker art will look so much better. You can always make do with whatever bag you have lying around. It is preferable if it is made of a thicker, waterproof material. If you like to travel with your supplies, a marker bag is ideal. You don't have to be concerned about your colored pencils and markers getting squished or lost in your luggage.

6. Store them in a marker storage rack.

This is another storage option that you can easily make yourself. Any household item can be used to make a marker storage rack. You could, for example, repurpose some old boxes or plastic containers. You should also consider your available space and how you intend to store your markers. If you're going to store your markers horizontally, avoid anything round or with rounded corners.

7. Store them in old jars, glasses, or cups.  

This hack is so simple that you can even enlist the help of your children or younger siblings to decorate them! Never discard old glasses, cups, or jars! Repurpose them into markers and pencil holders. By not contributing waste, you save money and help the environment!