Haha..How great is this!? To know I am not the only one who is anal about my pens,pencils,paint pens and markers is such a relief..I’m here to tell ya the struggle is real..lol
I find storing paint pens tip down is a huge disaster as the paint tends to drip down and when I take the cap off, I am often standing there with paint all over my clothes and or project..Usualy both..Ugh..So tip up with them..If they dry out or get gummed up, just gently remove the felt tip, don’t wiggle it, gently pull straight out..Place in a cap full of fingernail polish remover for a minute or two then rinse it with warm water..You’ll be able to see the difference..If the paint needs rejuvented then simply unscrew it and place ONE drop of remover inside the tube,rescrew..Gently replace the filter..Sometimes it’s necessry to flip the tip..It’s ok..Just snip the tip to a point if ya want..Then make sure to shake for at least a minute thrn gently push till the paint is flowing again..WooHoo..Rejuvenated Paint Pen..They can get costly especially for our wonderful art teachers and parents of many rugrats so fixing them is so much cheaper.
Gel pens need to be stored horizontal so the air dont mess with the flow.
I have found that dipping my tips in wax,candle wax usually,and always replacing the caps helps to keep the ink from gumming up my tips..And protects my ball rollers..But if they do get gummy just run under warm water and then make circles on a piece of paper unitl it loosens..It may take a few rotations to get it unstuck.
Markers with their tip dipped in warm water for a few seconds then stored tip down is an amazing color bringer backer.. You can also remove the back then remove the color filter and drip a couple drops of water on both of the ends..Roll the filter on a paper towel to remove excess water and replace.Wait an hour or two before using them tho..Takes time for them to refill with color.
If you have freyed tips then simply gently snip the fuzzies off..Using a nose hair trimmer works great.
Seems like I am writing a book here..lol..Seriously Amanda they prolly dont care..But then again a rejuvenated pen of any kind is cash saved..And if it happens to be your favorite pen then it can be a ‘Oh happy day’ when it’s saved from the infamous file 13..
Time for some seriousness..Why ever in the world would anyone store pencils tip up.. I guess its ok to run with scissors now too.. Spells disaster if my opinion counts..I find a sponge cut to the specs of the bottom of the cup not only cuts down noise but also protects the tips of all your writing tools.
ok tutorial over..Hope this helps and saves those perfectly useful supplies from being tossed out..After all we have enough unecessary trash as it is..Have a good day and remember it takes more facial muscles to frown than it does to smile!!
FAQs
Should pens be stored flat or upright? Certain types of pens should be stored horizontally, while others should be stored vertically. Fountain pens (when inkless) and brush pens should be stored horizontally, while other types of pens should be stored vertically with the tip facing down.
Should you store pens up or down? ›
Should pens be stored flat or upright? Certain types of pens should be stored horizontally, while others should be stored vertically. Fountain pens (when inkless) and brush pens should be stored horizontally, while other types of pens should be stored vertically with the tip facing down.
Is it better to store Sharpies up or down? ›
Pens like sharpies contain alcohol-based ink. They need to be stored horizontally so that the tip stays wet but also so that the ink does not evaporate.
How do you store pens on a desk? ›
I find that felt tip pens like whiteboard markers, Sharpies, Microns and highlighters are best stored with the tip down. It keeps the ink in contact with the fiber/felt tip so that it does not dry out. Rollerballs and ballpoints are best if they are stored upright so they don't leak or get gummy at the point.
What is the correct way to store markers? ›
As a rule of thumb, storing markers on their side is especially important with capillary-action markers. Capillary action means the nib is always exposed to the ink inside the barrel by a long soak up mechanism.
Is it okay to store markers vertically? ›
Water-based felt tip markers with a single nib such as Stabilo pen 68 and Crayola Supertips can be stored horizontally or vertically, but may benefit from being stored vertically, nib down to ensure that they don't dry out.
How do you store ink pens? ›
Should you store pens upside down? We don't recommend it, as the combined forces of gravity and capillary action will pull the ink into the nib, leaving you with clogs or leaks. If in doubt, it's usually best to store the nib facing sideways: this keeps the nib wet enough to write when needed.
Should I store chalk markers upside down? ›
For chalk lovers, these are a must-have. These are also great because they can be stored horizontally or vertically — your choice! As long as the cap is on tight, the position doesn't matter.
Should I store dry erase markers upside down? ›
Always store your markers on their sides. Never with the cap up, which causes the ink to flow to the bottom and cause the tip to dry up before its useful life is through. The same goes for the opposite. Cap side down.
Should pens be stored flat? ›
If you store your pen tip up, the tip can dry because the ink has been pulled down away from it. This can cause issues when you try to start writing again as there won't be a ready supply of ink. We recommend storing your pen flat on a desk or table where possible. This helps alleviate both issues mentioned above.
Consider the following storage methods for your writing tools:
- Store upright, in jars - best for pencils, not so great for pens (which should be stored horizontally)
- Store horizontally in a wine rack.
- Keep them in the cases they came in (Zig, Copic sets, Tim Holtz)
- Pen Holders.
- Pen Caddy.
- Multi-Drawer Storage Chest.
Store single-ended markers upright.
For single-ended markers like Sharpies, highlighters, gel pens, fine liner pens, etc., it's better to store them upright or horizontally. Some people would think to store them upside down for the ink to stay in contact with the felt tip fibers and not dry them out.
How do you organize Sharpies? ›
Your should store your markers in an upright or horizontal position, especially single-ended markers such as Sharpies, highlighters, gel pens, fine liner pens, and others.
Which way do you store ballpoint pens? ›
Ballpoint pens contain a viscous oil-based ink and, because of this, ballpoints should be stored vertically with the tip pointing downwards — a pen pot works well for this purpose; these are available in all shapes and sizes to suit your desk and décor.
