candlesbyMe Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Good afternoon!I wanted to get some imput on what is a good way to store your wicks that you will still know what the size is and what is for, etc.. Any advice will be appreciated.. I am trying to organize and get my stuff all together in one place and not allover my kitchen~ LOLThanks so much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokymountainraine Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I'm terrible. I just have these big boxes that I write in magic marker on the outside. Just the wick size and if it is one of my regular jars I say that too. I am guessing that those clear shoe box containers from Walmart might work good. You could write on the end the wick size and just stack them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I usually just keep them in the bags they came in so I know which ones are which.Another way is to use large ziploc bags and write the name on the outside of the bag.I also have one of those plastic drawer bins that I keep my wicks in. Different draws for different type wicks. I get the plastic drawer bins at Big Lots or Target, Walmart, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Accents Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I use the containers with drawers. I take the label off the bag of wicks and stick it on the front of the drawer. The smaller size drawers hold a pack of 100 wicks. If you use larger amounts, you'd need a larger drawer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I use the containers with drawers. I take the label off the bag of wicks and stick it on the front of the drawer. The smaller size drawers hold a pack of 100 wicks. If you use larger amounts, you'd need a larger drawer.See I couldn't do that cause I would pull the package out and if I didn't put it away right after I finished using it I might not remember which wicks they are without a name on the bag. Why not put a name on both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraciS Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I have drawers that hold the wicks I have 1000+ of and anything else is on a peg board. I just punch a hole in the bag and hang it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grama Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I use the large zip lock bags and then put the bags in one of those plastic storage bin. Put a label on the bag and write name and size. I also keep a piece of construction paper on desk next to pouring table that I have all my jars written on and the size of wick I use in them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I use candlewic's wick builder and each wick gets a different length.CD 10 will be 4.5 inches longCD 12 will be 5 inches long and so on..That way I know each wick by its length!!!Then I store them in Plastic drawers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella1952 Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 I use a shoebox to organize labeled baggies of wicks by size in drawers of one of those 3 drawer plastic storage thingys. I color code the base of each wick type with a Sharpie so I can tell at a glance what size it is... it's a PITA, but something to do while watching TV...When I trim a wick after pouring, if the leftover is a usable length, I put it into a labeled baggie so I can attach sustainer bases (also while watching TV). I have very little wick waste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Bug Posted September 10, 2008 Share Posted September 10, 2008 I have the plastic drawers that started the collection, small cardboard boxes that continued the collections, a big drawer that has the plastic bags labeled that is continuing the collections. I have so much trouble remembering my color codes that I started with that now I just write the name on the base. Then I always know what wick it is without guessing. The plastic drawers (from Wally world) are the easiest, but do take up more room. I don't have more than 100 of any type of wick, so if you buy bunches, you might need bigger drawers! Good luck on organizing! Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesbyMe Posted September 10, 2008 Author Share Posted September 10, 2008 THank you all so much .. I am going to get it all together and hoepfully done this weekend~if all possible~hahaMuch appreciaton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlena Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 I use the small empty plastic coffee containers - I think its folgers; it has a built in handle on the side.....I put the label on top of the lid - works perfect for me!!~Carlena~www.carlenascreations.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pamperme Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I use those walmart plastic boxes they work great. Except I am a neat freak and I printed labels from Avery program to put on the box. If I have a bunch of small bags I just keep them in the bag they came in and put them all in one plastic box. I'm terrible. I just have these big boxes that I write in magic marker on the outside. Just the wick size and if it is one of my regular jars I say that too. I am guessing that those clear shoe box containers from Walmart might work good. You could write on the end the wick size and just stack them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotmama2700 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I drink a lot of crystal light "big containers" when I am done with the canister I use it for wick storage because they are long enough and have lids. Then I just slap a label on with wick size. Easy neat storage also.Steph Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimberly Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 I am lucky...I am able to use 1 size of wicks for all my candles. I buy thousads at a time and I store them in a plastic container. I get the container from Target and it is a white cube with a lid to where you can flip up one side of the lid at a time. Cute, compact and easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brown5052 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 I use one of those over the door plastic shoe storage holders that I got at Walmart. I put a different size wick in each of the slots. Saves space and I always know where my wicks are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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