If you're an artist with an impressive collection of art supplies or a crafter with a craft room, you likely have a lot of supplies you've gathered over the years. The tools, equipment, and art supplies you have were also likely a pricey investment.
If you're planning to move soon, you'll want to do your best to keep these items protected during transit. With extra care and precaution, you can keep your craft room supplies in mint condition. Not sure where to get started? Here's a list of art supply storage hacks to help you plan and prepare to pack up your craft room for your next move.
Start As Early as Possible
To ensure the move is seamless and stress-free, you'll want to start the packing phase as early as possible. This will give you enough time to get your craft room organized and ready for move-out day. It will also ensure you have the right packing supplies and moving boxes needed for the items you have.
Declutter Before Packing
Do you have leftover glue sticks, construction paper, or ribbons you no longer need? Instead of packing everything you own into a box, it's best to declutter your space before you move.
To get started, go through every drawer in your craft room and decide what you want to keep, donate, and throw away. As you go through each drawer, create three piles of items. This will streamline the packing process and minimize clutter. If you're storing your craft room supplies in a storage unit, decluttering before you pack will also help you save space in boxes.
Use Smart Storage for Small and Fragile Items
If you're a true crafter, you likely have tons of small, fragile items stuffed into drawers. Instead of packing needles, cutting tools, glass beads, and other fragile items into a cardboard moving box, you'll want to sort these items into clear, plastic containers.
With clear, plastic containers, you can easily see what's in each box, without opening and closing it. Plastic containers are also stronger and more durable, so you don't need to worry about any fragile items breaking.
All plastic containers should be labeled, so you know exactly where everything is when you get ready to set up your next craft room in your new home.
Protect Ongoing Projects and Finished Work
If you're currently in the middle of a big project or have finished work on display, the last thing you want to do is damage these masterpieces. Instead, these items should be carefully packed into boxes that are labeled “FRAGILE.” You may also want to invest in premium packing materials for extra protection.
It's best to have a plan for ongoing projects and finished work before you start decluttering your space. This will give you extra peace of mind as you continue through the packing phase.
Protect Canvas Prints
If you need to store canvas paintings or art pieces for a prolonged period, choose a climate-controlled space to prevent damage. These canvas prints should also be wrapped in bubble wrap to protect the corners of the frame.
Group Supplies by Category
All of your craft supplies, tools, and equipment should be categorized. This will make it easier to keep your belongings organized, so you know exactly where everything is. Depending on the size of your craft room, you may also want to create a detailed inventory list. This way, you'll know what supplies are in which moving box.
Label Boxes Accordingly
Any boxes carrying fragile or delicate items should be labeled 'FRAGILE'. This way, the movers know to handle these boxes with care and not avoid stacking heavy boxes on top.
Keep Essentials Accessible for Immediate Use
Any items you use regularly should be placed into an essentials box. This way, you can keep up with your current projects without having to rummage through different boxes of items.
Whether you're an artist or an avid crafter, with these tips and tricks, you can minimize clutter and keep everything you own in your craft room safe during your next big move. Extra preparation and careful packing will help protect your crafting investment. It also ensures that you can keep doing what you love: Making art!
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