How Do You Display Your Inks?

[amberleadavis]

This is great! Thank you for sharing.

[Auspice]

OK, I've re-organized my ink and shelves -- I used to have all my ink crammed on one shelf, but this thread inspired me to dedicate one section of a wall to pens etc:

 

 

... how does the ping pong paddle relate to pens? >.>

(I do love the setup and I am very jealous.)

[BiggieD]

Thanks! I worked all weekend on it (the shelf system was there but I had to cut more shelves and remove clutter)

 

 

 

WOW I love this!

[BiggieD]

Thanks Amber! BTW - Do you ever sleep? I notice you commented on this after midnight and were back posting around 5 or 6AM!

 

This is great! Thank you for sharing.

[BiggieD]

You got me - there are a few shelves there that don't relate to pens - The things on that shelf belonged to my Dad, they extend to a few things of his on the next wall. Just makes me happy having them nearby.

 

 

... how does the ping pong paddle relate to pens? >.>

(I do love the setup and I am very jealous.)

[Auspice]

You got me - there are a few shelves there that don't relate to pens - The things on that shelf belonged to my Dad, they extend to a few things of his on the next wall. Just makes me happy having them nearby.

 

 

That's an excellent thing to keep nearby, though!

 

Do you have a method to the ink shelves?

[amberleadavis]

Thanks Amber! BTW - Do you ever sleep? I notice you commented on this after midnight and were back posting around 5 or 6AM!

 

 

Only sometimes. I have Fibromyalgia and some times go a few days with out sleeping, but acting crazy.

[Auspice]

 

Only sometimes. I have Fibromyalgia and some times go a few days with out sleeping, but acting crazy.

 

Ohhhh, I know that feeling. I'm a fellow fibro-sufferer. Insomnia, how we lovehate thee.

[amberleadavis]

 

Ohhhh, I know that feeling. I'm a fellow fibro-sufferer. Insomnia, how we lovehate thee.

 

 

Oh, sorry to hear that. I must say that my pain levels are much lower in NV than they ever were in NC. How is SC?

[BiggieD]

Ouch (literally). I'm so sorry!

 

 

Only sometimes. I have Fibromyalgia and some times go a few days with out sleeping, but acting crazy.

[amberleadavis]

Ouch (literally). I'm so sorry!

 

 

Thanks.

[BiggieD]

I do have a method for the shelves -- Bottom shelf are Oranges, Reds, Purples, 2nd shelf are Greens and Pinks (my 7 year old daughter wants every pink there is so I may end up dedicating a shelf to ping). 3rd shelf are Browns, Greys, and Blacks, 4th shelf are Light Blues, Bright Blues, and Dark Blues. Off to the left I have the Organics Studios collection that I keep together because the bottles out of the box aren't interesting and they make more sense as a group (periodic table etc.)

 

I don't want to end up a hoarder (too late!) but I did arrange it so I have room for 7 more ink shelves if need be --I can move the pens to the next wall and paper etc. can either go to the bottom or can go to another wall as well.

 

 

That's an excellent thing to keep nearby, though!

 

Do you have a method to the ink shelves?

[Auspice]

 

 

Oh, sorry to hear that. I must say that my pain levels are much lower in NV than they ever were in NC. How is SC?

 

I lived in Maryland and Ohio before here, so it's muuuuch better than those places (cold, wet winters- eugh). This winter was pretty rough... especially since I started it with gallbladder removal and mono (seriously- almost 30 and I get mono?!). But it's warm and hot now- I've felt sooo much better. I sit in the garden sometimes and just let it infuse and soothe my muscles.

[amberleadavis]

 

I lived in Maryland and Ohio before here, so it's muuuuch better than those places (cold, wet winters- eugh). This winter was pretty rough... especially since I started it with gallbladder removal and mono (seriously- almost 30 and I get mono?!). But it's warm and hot now- I've felt sooo much better. I sit in the garden sometimes and just let it infuse and soothe my muscles.

 

Hugs

[amberleadavis]

I do have a method for the shelves -- Bottom shelf are Oranges, Reds, Purples, 2nd shelf are Greens and Pinks (my 7 year old daughter wants every pink there is so I may end up dedicating a shelf to ping). 3rd shelf are Browns, Greys, and Blacks, 4th shelf are Light Blues, Bright Blues, and Dark Blues. Off to the left I have the Organics Studios collection that I keep together because the bottles out of the box aren't interesting and they make more sense as a group (periodic table etc.)

 

I don't want to end up a hoarder (too late!) but I did arrange it so I have room for 7 more ink shelves if need be --I can move the pens to the next wall and paper etc. can either go to the bottom or can go to another wall as well.

 

 

So, I found you can get a lot more on those shelves - NEATLY - with the little step organizers. Though I use TWSBI boxes.

[amberleadavis]

I broke down and reorganized the cabinet. (I'd acquired a few new inks and needed to make room).

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/INK/attachments/2013-01-16-potions-2-500.jpg

 

Here is December of 2012

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Potions_Cabinet/slides/2013-11-01_potions.jpg

 

And this cabinet (I added a second one) as of today.

 

http://sheismylawyer.com/She_Thinks_In_Ink/Inked_Today/20141223_223914.jpg

[thoppen]

I don't, my inks are in a drawer!

 

Could sunlight have an effect on the quality of ink, over the course of years and years?

[amberleadavis]

I don't, my inks are in a drawer!

 

Could sunlight have an effect on the quality of ink, over the course of years and years?

 

 

Nope, I tested it in the window for over a year. The inks that are going to disintegrate do so independent of light or heat. Once they are on the paper, they will fade (mostly).

[thoppen]

Thanks, I was just wondering.

[amberleadavis]

Thanks, I was just wondering.

 

Totally legit question!

 

The other topic - mold - if you get mold in one ink - check the ink - if you get mold in several inks - check the building for mold because something is up and you are breathing it in.