Markers: Store Vertically or Horizontally?
We love markers at Stamp-n-Storage, and the creative opportunities they provide from coloring stamped images, bible journaling, lettering, and more. We are often asked about the best way to store markers. Always refer to the marker manufacturer's recommendation. Some recommend vertical, while others recommend horizontal. Below you'll find a summary of a few of our favorite brands.
Alcohol Markers
Alcohol markers have pigment suspended in alcohol and are generally easier to blend.
Copic®
How to store: Horizontal/Flat.
Best use: Copic® works on many surfaces and are very blendable. They spread ink similar to watercoloring.
Recommended Marker Holder: Full-Set Marker Holder, Side-by-Side Marker Holder (for IKEA option)
Altenew®
How to store: Vertically or horizontal
Best use: Altenew® markers can be used on many surfaces and are blendable.
Recommended Marker Holder: Marker Nook, Side-by-Side Marker Holder, Stacked Marker Holder
Stampin' Blends by Stampin' Up!®
How to store: Horizontal/Flat
Best use: Very blendable and offer a light and dark option for each color.
Recommended Marker Holder: Marker Holder for Stampin' Blends
Spectrum Noir(TM) TriBlend Markers
How to store: Horizontal/Flat
Best use: Great for shading and blending.
Recommended Marker Holder: Deep Marker Holder
Chameleon Alcohol Markers
How to store: Horizontal/Flat
Best use: Great for shading and blending.
Recommended Marker Holder: Deep Marker Holder
Water-based brands
Water-based markers have pigment suspended in water.
Karin® Brushmarkers
How to store: Vertical Tip-Up
Best use: Karin's are great for blending and creating watercolor effects. They work best with watercolor paper.
Recommended Marker Holder: Marker Stand
Zig® Clean Color Real Brush
How to store: Vertical Tip-Up
Best use: Zig's are great for blending and creating watercolor effects. They work best with watercolor paper.
Recommended Marker Holder: Marker Stand
Ranger Distress® Markers
How to store: Horizontal
Best use: Great for watercolor, cardstock and blending. Distress® markers are reactive to water and can be used directly on rubber or to color images.
Recommended Marker Holder: Side-by-Side Marker Holder
Memento(TM)
How to store: Horizontal
Best use: Great with cardstock and glossy paper since they are fast-drying.
Recommended Marker Holder: Side-by-Side Marker Holder
VersaMarker(TM) Watermark Pen
How to store: Horizontal
Best use: Great for embossing and paper crafting projects. Works with VersaMark inks
Recommended Marker Holder: Side-by-Side Marker Holder, Stacked Marker Holder
Spectrum Noir(TM) Sparkle
How to store: Vertically or horizontal
Best use: Great for coloring, stamping, decorative lettering, writing, embellishing, and more.
Recommended Marker Holder: Marker Nook
