Colour pencil storage - handmade wooden drawers!

See me organise my collection of coloured pencils into my new handcrafted wooden storage drawers!
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[@maryriley6163]

That is the most beautiful colored pencil storage unit I have ever seen! You are both artists.

[@claudiahemmings2080]

What a beautiful and functional gift. Your husband is very talented and you're a lucky lady!

[@designsofluid8308]

I am indeed! Thank you :)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

wow, thanks for sharing! I showed this to my hubby and he is going to make me something similar. Tell your hubby he did a great job!

[@designsofluid8308]

I did Lindsay, he is so chuffed that everyone thinks it looks great! I can't wait to see what your hubby makes you! :)

[@kittipong063]

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[@lourdesitara8070]

I am sorry it took so long for me to respond....and just saying I came up with the melting of the pencil waxes myself....Hubby Does NOT color. The coloring of any kind that needs to be done, if ever, is all me. I have been coloring since before kindergarten so I have gotten good at it. Now to answer your ??, it will depend on just how much wax is included in the pencils "lead" color because it needs at least some wax or other meltable ingredient so that it will melt enough when exposed to a high temperature. I do hope This gives you the answer you needed. Keep Coloring to bring all colors to the world and help people Smile more. :)

[@TheLittlewolfgirlRaida]

When you only have 24 colour pencils but still watch the whole video.....

[@minhkhco1257]

TraloiDS😘

[@lunamiku4166]

Ohh your husband is very creative for making a full dovetail drawer!!!

[@pentachronic]

So satisfying on so many levels. Lovely strorage trays, lots of colours and that satisfying clack of wood pencil against wood pencil !!

[@cathyd5277]

Does your husband have a brother!! What a good color pencils box!! And the velvet!! It looks so nice, pretty too....wonderful!!

[@carolharper268]

Beautifully made, enjoy your special gift that will last a lifetime. 💖

[@lourdesitara8070]

Oh My Goodness! I honestly thought that in this day and age of computerized Everything, that there would be no one else besides me that enjoys the collecting of colored pencils, be it polochromos, prisma color watercolor, raffine color, Crayola's or even the more inexpensive royal langnickel. Yes, I have purchased all of them, and yes in smaller packs but I do have them, but I have no where to put them except to keep them in their original packing to keep them safe from cracking. Although, if they should "crack" I know how to repair them: place them in a paper towel and microwave them for about 8 to 10 seconds. When you remove them from the microwave, stand them straight up so that the color can settle to the bottom and become whole again, and then wait about 5-10 minutes to the pencil to cool completely. You may then sharpen it carefully and slowly just in case some fo the core is still a little soft. That is how I remove the cracks from my pencils, no matter how inexpensive to expensive they are, and it works every time for me. Give it a try. Lu. :)

[@designsofluid8308]

You most definitely are not the only one! I collect all sorts of art materials and stationery... I just love it all! Great tips about how to fix cracks - thanks! Wouldn't have thought it would work with cheaper ones so that's good to know!

[@trishave5639]

You definitely not alone. I'm incapable of walking past pencils and not buying them even though I really don't need any more.

[@mixeddbarbiie1756]

I did not plan to make use of this woodworking book, *TopFineWoodworking. Com* but instead curious about it. I had been truly amazed right after trying it. I was seeking to learn more about the art of woodworking, and was not disappointed. I found many topics such as wood types and designing your workshop.

[@kirstyjones1404]

You should tell your husband to make and sell these! I would buy one, no matter the price! There's definitely a niche for these! It's beautiful

[@designsofluid8308]

Thanks Kirstie! It took such a long time to make though, I don't know if he has the time/energy to make lots!

[@kirstyjones1404]

haha fair enough, maybe he can sell the design to a company who can produce these in bulk, where he can make a small profit from every drawer sold? Just an idea :)

[@VaracolacidVesci]

that is a gorgeous pen cabinet, the light fronts I'm almost for sure it is maple for the color / grain pattern. Thank you for sharing it with us

[@DaisyIdes]

What a beautiful gift of love! I would love one with drawers sized for soft pastels.

[@designsofluid8308]

Geat idea, it could be a slim one :)

[@orscrub3161]

OMGosh!! You really do have A LOT of pencils!! My OCD is kicking in.........mine would be like colors (i know there’s different types) with like colors! But your hubby did a beeeeeautiful job!!

[@Chuttanooga]

You must be very very lucky. This is so beautiful and I can tell that your hubby is loving you at real heart.

[@designsofluid8308]

Thanks so much for the lovely comment, I am indeed a very lucky girl :)

[@rsm09apl]

Hobby

[@janekokoszko7525]

Your husband is a very talented man.

[@criscavi19]

Beautiful and useful wooden case. Perfect storage!

[@laurakenney100]

That is beautiful. Looks like a side hustle is born!

[@designsofluid8308]

Hehe thanks!

[@KateTheSleepyTeacher]

Very cool box. He did a great job!!!!

[@designsofluid8308]

He did, it took him a very long time as he was learning along the way!

[@wendymurray317]

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[@grhtheblahaj4248]

I need this for the Felissimos. :O This is absolutely perfect~!

[@lourdesitara8070]

It is not only beautiful, it is PERFECT!!

[@designsofluid8308]

Thanks! I think so too :)

[@alistewart3451]

Wow! That's beautiful! Your husband did a great job.

[@designsofluid8308]

Thanks so much! :)

[@gorway7]

Hubby's definitely a keeper - what a beautiful cabinet.

[@designsofluid8308]

Thanks Peter, yep he is!

[@amandacountryman8024]

How gorgeous! You sure got a keeper!!!

[@designsofluid8308]

Thank you :)

[@ericmack1709]

Wow your storage case is really beautiful. Your husband did a great job. You really have a huge collection of pencils. Excellent video. Thank you

[@MarioCruz-yj8cb]

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[@cheryltindwani9998]

Awesome video!! Your husband did an amazing job on your storage unit. If he sold those I’d love to buy a couple. I’d surly use one for small jewelry and one for my huge gelly roll collection and muji gel pens collection. Super!!❤️

[@sparklegolden464]

Absolutely beautiful, he did an amazing job.

[@designsofluid8308]

Thank you Sparkle! :)

[@joannapocock6055]

Oh wow your hubby did a great job !

[@designsofluid8308]

Thank you Joanna!

[@ScouseAa]

Wow aren't you one lucky girl having such a talented hubby who can make things like that! Jealous? Well yeah, obviously, but in the nicest possible way. Please tell hubby I am so impressed with his amazing handiwork. In also impressed with your huge supply of coloured pencils. I'm so new to all this adult colouring but 2 Christmasses ago, I got a 72 set of Prismacolors. Then 3 months ago I had enough to treat myself to the wonderful 150 set of Prismacolors. I've got a few really cheap ones, but I'd not use them really. I started using only gel pens, but haven't touched them since I got my Prismacolors. Good on you for having such a huge collection of pencils and also for your talented hubby. You must make a great pair - both being into crafty stuff. I'll be checking out your videos now I've found you. Take care. 👍

[@braylonwashington4777]

This is why the world needs men. ❤💪🏽

[@ZenaBattaglia]

I would need two of those cabinets!

[@filipinoarchmage5793]

That's absolutely fantastic

[@katywuste9054]

The drawers are so compact and well built. Only problem is that I think you may need another very soon. When you said you had a lot of pencils, you weren’t kidding.... you have a lovely collection

[@designsofluid8308]

Haha yes I may need another one! I am trying to just keep my best ones in there now and have cheapy ones elsewhere :)

[@sharonolsen6579]

ok.. I am not ashamed to say it... totally "jelly" ... What a beautiful storage unit! Your husband did a remarkably professional job !! * wistful sigh **

[@erins.5420]

Great storage! He should sell them!

[@designsofluid8308]

Yes I think he should too! :)

[@genesis0525]

Erin S. hb

[@erins.5420]

genesis0525 what does HB mean?

[@Chuttanooga]

It means the degrade of hardness or temper. The entities are: B = black H = hard HB = hard black F = firm

[@cindylindcaudill]

Beautiful! You husband is a fantastic handyman!

[@solomangirl49]

Beautiful. Your husband has done an amazing job. I love it :)

[@designsofluid8308]

Thanks so much :)

[@alextarot]

What a beautiful and practical gift. Hoped to see how it was built, but ok.

[@shallremainnameless1998]

What a fantastic cabinet. It would make great marker storage too; you'll have to get your husband to make you another.

[@designsofluid8308]

Good idea! I actually made my own marker storage from an old gift box and some foam board glued in to make "shelves" :) I don't have as many markers as I do pencils... hehe!

[@craftygirlpurple626]

lovely he's quite the handyman I Love it

[@designsofluid8308]

He is indeed! He loves making things :)

[@craftygirlpurple626]

That beautiful enjoy have a bless day

[@jaytamayo4694]

You have a loving husband!!! Nice drawer. I would probably make one but I will figuare out the materials to use.

[@designsofluid8308]

Thanks Jay! It's pretty much entirely wood, with brass knobs :)

[@pebblesthecat3625]

You are very lucky to have someone who loves you enough to do this for you - congratulations. Does your husband have any diagrams or plans that have been uploaded anywhere, or is it possible to have him do a video on making these drawers ? Any help in making myownsetwouldbevery much appreciated. Thanks.

[@bellesmom2012]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@artsyaddict329]

Beautiful! Lucky girl!!!

[@designsofluid8308]

Thank you, it is indeed very beautiful, very smooth to touch (yes, I am the weirdo that strokes her colour pencil drawers haha!)

[@kaysimpson3326]

That is an amazing idea 😀 your hubby did a great job. I was just thinking that would also mane work to store gel pens in too :)

[@designsofluid8308]

It would!

[@yyes9834]

It's a beautiful piece.

[@designsofluid8308]

It is indeed, thanks!

[@sgfrostdefult1806]

I love hand made its creative and colorful Good job

[@designsofluid8308]

Thanks very much :)

[@georgew7405]

So satisfying🙂

[@nanettemccall8618]

Gorgeous!!! Enjoy!

[@designsofluid8308]

Thank you! I will :)

[@amy7754]

Great set of drawers. I am jealous of your collection. I thought I had a lot of pencils!

[@designsofluid8308]

Haha, it has been a bit of an obsession. Had a sort out recently and have organised all my favourites in the drawers with the cheapy ones in another location. Ashamed to say I have bought more pencils since!!!

[@Uceroy]

What a beautiful storage box! Maybe I should try my hands at making one too, although I doubt I could make it so nice looking :') Also good to know I'm not the only one with such a pencil collection!

[@designsofluid8308]

Yes, you are not alone! There are plenty of pencil addicts out there besides you and I! Hehe!

[@alyj6381]

this looks like something i need! do you have a video on how it was made at all? looking to diy one myself!

[@artzology]

Oh this box is so beautiful! If your hubby ever decides to sell them, please put me on the waiting list! I would purchase one in a flash, I love it so much! I need lots of storage for my pencils too, but nowhere to put them! tfs! ~ Deb

[@designsofluid8308]

Thanks artzology, he did a grand job. It took him a long time as he was working it all out as he went along! :) I still have too many pencils :S lol!

[@myrest3334]

Do you already have a video reviewing all the brands in your collection? This video was weirdly soothing and made me want to go outside and purchase half of the art supply store. It is so awesome you have that many good quality color pencils!

[@designsofluid8308]

Hi Myrest, glad you found the video soothing! I haven't yet done my reviews but am planning to do so soon! I have collected these pencils over a good 20 years or so- some were gifts, some were purchased second hand and some bought in the sales. I am hoping to improve my colour pencil techniques and use them a lot more in the future - especially as I have discovered I like using them over alcohol markers! Are there any particular reviews or comparisons you want to see first? :)

[@myrest3334]

Beret Nice Honestly, of your entire collection the only pencils I own were the Faber Castell ones, the scholar type, and I find them pretty meh. But all of those you show in the video... man, I personally don't like color pencils (I'm more of a watercolor person), but I would love to see what are your favorites to recommend. Thanks for replying!

[@PopGoesNappy]

Yes, you're right; its amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@designsofluid8308]

Thank you :) I really didn't expect it to be so very amazing, he did a great job!

[@judymeyer1760]

How blessed you are to have a husband who can create beautiful but functional items. Can you tell us about the inside of the case and how he made the sliders for the drawers? They slide so beautifully.

[@designsofluid8308]

Hoping to do a Q & A video with the husband at some point, when I finally get back to making videos again :)

[@florencekho3574]

Amazing!!

[@trishave5639]

Whoa, I love it :) Now I'm trying to find who I con into making one for me. Tell hubby he's very clever.

[@MarioCruz-yj8cb]

After getting this stuff few days ago, I could hardly put it down afterwards [Link Here== *TopFineWoodworking. Com* ]. There are lots of colorful pictures, with detailed descriptions of every step in the project. You will never miss your way using this plan. It was more than I expected.?

[@fidesfloris]

This is such a beautiful drawer. :D

[@designsofluid8308]

Thanks! :)

[@selbarton]

That drawer system is lovely. I hadn't realized how OCD I get until I watched this wanting to sort the pencils by brand and color family so badly. I thought I was bad enough leaving them in the original packaging in store bought order. ☺

[@designsofluid8308]

Yeah it's a tough one between organising brands or colours. I prefer to keep brands together personally as I don't often mix brands when working on a piece of art. I do however like to order the pencils in a graduating colour spectrum kinda thing whenever I am being extra OCD :)

[@wendymurray317]

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[@gorway7]

I loved guessing the pencils as you were loading them - think I got about 80% right, how geekish of me. Those IKEA pencils look a bit like LYRA FURBYS which are really quite nice to use.

[@designsofluid8308]

Yes they so look like Furbys, you're the second person to say that they work well, must try them!

[@dustyward9509]

I have metallic Furbys! Love them

[@davidbrock9369]

Very nice!!! Thanks for sharing! I am both a hobbyist woodworker and colored pencil artist, so this would be a great project for me ;) I wonder if your hubby would reveal how he constructed and attached the thin drawer runners? Getting this right would be key to realizing the smooth drawer action, and I assume also with application of some hard wax .

[@designsofluid8308]

Hoping to do a Q & A video with the husband at some point, when I finally get back to making videos again :)

[@EveBolt]

Aaah it is SO PRETTY!! *^*

[@designsofluid8308]

Isn't it just! :D

[@Marny5580]

Love it! IF (ha!) I made this I might put the drawer pulls diagonally so as to not be in the way of my fingers. Rather like 1/2 and X

[@designsofluid8308]

Not sure what you mean? :)

[@nikithegeek]

Beautiful

[@designsofluid8308]

Thank you Stacy :)

[@lasyapriyadandibhotla7656]

wow!! you had many many pencils

[@designsofluid8308]

I know, it is a bit of an addiction... hehe!

[@craftylittlerthings]

Wow just found this as am looking for storage solutions, I have subbed lol! What a lovely job your hubby did, I’m wondering now if you have had him make one for pens, another beside this one would be lovely. Also I bet you have changed them about since you put the pencils in there, and yes you are right.....you have a lot of pencils, when I next talk to ‘the frugal crafter’ I’ll have to ask if her hubby made her one like this, I see she has commented below. Oh just had a vision of many of these units with different drawers in my craft room, and they are so sturdy so could put one on top of the other.....I best go now before I think of anything else lol xxxAnnxxx

[@wendyrock6309]

Wow, you filled all of the drawers! As your video started, I was trying to decide how I would organize, by brand or color? If I was lucky enough to have the set of drawers, I would probably try both ways. When you do reviews, I would be interested in what set you would recommend for people just starting to draw. I have always wanted to draw but never found the time till now. Thanks for sharing. 👩🏻‍🎨

[@designsofluid8308]

Hi Wendy, I will definitely order them by sets and within the sets I will organise them into colour progressions. I didn't do that in the video as it would take me too long, but I may do another video for that as I want to swatch them all too. Thanks for the question re: reviews, I'll keep that in mind!

[@wendyrock6309]

Beret Nice Hello! I have decided to learn how to draw and have been watching several KZbin videos. I really enjoy your channel. I am beginning to understand that there are different types of colored pencils like ones that are more waxed based. When you draw, do you mix brands? If so, would you organize your pencils by color, for example all the red pencils in one drawer, blues in another, etc?

[@_yananabanana_]

I wish I had one now

[@jamiwomack2129]

A beautiful piece. He did a wonderful job. What did he use for the the inside to hold the drawers in place

[@designsofluid8308]

Hoping to do a Q & A video with the husband at some point, when I finally get back to making videos again :)

[@liart6219]

Wow, so good looking and so functional! Clever husband :-D

[@designsofluid8308]

Thank you Li, it really is great to have the pencils all within easy access!

[@mayteaquinoart]

beautiful

[@designsofluid8308]

Thank you Mayte :)

[@maryannknox7158]

Wowzer xoxo 💋

[@peggyrogers7012]

Wow! Your hubby did a lovely job on this project. My husband is not so inclined...*sigh*...

[@gypsysnickerdoodle4354]

He should sell them online ALSO: pastel Artists often group BY COLOUR, because they know the textures. It makes it easier to identify the EXACT colour you require, *immediately*, then you can select out the functional texture or application. You know you want a blue, why open 15 drawers to find the exact blue? You know what each brand or formulations do & you recognize them by the barrel shape, name & lacquering. Faber-Castel are round. CaranD’Ache are hex, Derwent are round, with identifying ‘waves’ for formations. etc.

[@designsofluid8308]

Good idea!

[@ceciliasawyer2432]

WOW! And I thought I was excessive! Loved this and (can't believe I watched the whole thing) but it was just fascinating. Do you know where I could buy one of those units? I have a U.S. address and an Australian address. Please advise me and thanks for sharing this.

[@designsofluid8308]

Hiya, I don't think you'll find one like this, but I know that some art shops sell a 3/4 drawer unit.

[@victoriavidaud]

That was a lovely gift

[@designsofluid8308]

Excellent review points, I'll be sure to keep those in mind!

[@raquelembleton6902]

Beautiful as the draws are i couldn't part with some of the containers the pencils come in have u struggled ??

[@designsofluid8308]

I kept them stored away in case I ever wanted or needed to put them back in packaging. But I only kept the nice tines, no cardboard cases.

[@ItsClaytastic]

Very, jealous! Dear Lord your husband is very talented. ^-^

[@raminybhatti5740]

That's a cracking bit of woodworking. May I ask how the drawers work? I see thin strips of wood on either side, but I can't quite discern how it comes together.

[@designsofluid8308]

I believe the drawers sit on the strips and slide naturally... Hoping to do a Q & A video with the husband at some point, when I finally get back to making videos again :)

[@kenivrataric9783]

You can access your pencils easier if you turn them point in, plus they look nicer that way.

[@designsofluid8308]

Interesting idea! However, I like to push them to the back so I would worry about damaging the leads.

[@kraemerashley88]

Think what was meant is to put the butt of the pencil to the front, same as you did just in reverse

[@ishachan]

You have a really nice voice :)

[@mdempsey7128]

My mom got me a set of Winsor & Newton inks :)

[@designsofluid8308]

Yay Mel! Which set did you get? They are lovely inks. I think you will have a lot of fun with them!

[@mdempsey7128]

Beret Nice I got the Henry set. I've ordered a dip pen set and a bottle of their gold ink. Hopefully it'll arrive this week.

[@tatyana_savin]

Wow, girl, you do have a ton of pencils :))))))))))))))))))

[@designsofluid8308]

Do I?! :P:P:P:P lol

[@richardbailey2624]

What's the machine next to your storage system for ? Oh,love the storage unit. It's beautiful ! And very handy ! You might want to store by color as well as brand. Just a thought.

[@designsofluid8308]

It is a lamp :)

[@msee383]

I’ve just seen the colour pickers in your book. Can you please advise me if this software is available and if so where to obtain it from. Thank you. Love the drawers.

[@designsofluid8308]

Not sure what you're referring to?

[@angelahyde7133]

fantastic,,but where are the caran dache ?

[@deathblack9473]

donde lo compraste?

[@ayunie8450]

first? I envy your storage case

[@designsofluid8308]

You were first - yippee! I am very lucky to have a talented woodworker for a husband :)

[@dkkids]

This is beautiful! My daughter is an artist and has over 200 different colored pencils (she draws manga). I started wanting to learn wood working and I would love to make something like this for her. Where did your husband find the plans?

[@designsofluid8308]

He designed it himself :) Hoping to do a Q & A video with the husband at some point, when I finally get back to making videos again :)

[@sarahihdz8188]

hola oye si me podrias decir todas las marcas de lapices de colores que aparecen en este video plis}

[@kparkiart5067]

I NEED !!!!!!!!

[@juneblumenthal1729]

please, Where do I get the plans for this???

[@MillieSimbeck]

do you sale blue prints for making this cabinet?

[@jova7677]

what did he use for drawer rails?

[@designsofluid8308]

The unit (aside from the knobs) is all wooden, so the rails are wooden :)

[@conip1576]

Yo hablar ESPAÑOL LIKE

[@designsofluid8308]

Hola, gracias!

[@yefersonomarlarazuniga143]

Yo hablar con la boca :v

[@coquisqutey703]

I think you have the diy... just a show of all your color pencils!

[@Marny5580]

I would also make each drawer have a section for Short Pencils, which I assume happens when pencils are used.

[@designsofluid8308]

Haha yes, I tend to put the smaller pencils in the space at the front. Thing is, the lengths are always changing and I like to keep them in sets, so I couldn't really effectively use a separate section for short ones. I just fit them in as best I can :)

[@ilhamerhioui9518]

Tu as beaucoup de crayon😍

[@designsofluid8308]

Vraiment! Trop... mais ben... ca me fait plaisir :)

[@brendacollinsdeeks7268]

Could you provide you hubby's plans or instructions? I'm wondering if my hubby could make one for me too! Is there a reason you decided not to make them just the depth of your pencil?

[@designsofluid8308]

I'm afraid he didn't have any plans for it as he was working it all out as he went along, trying new techniques and figuring out issues as they came up. We decided the depth because the Ikea chopping boards we used for the outer box were that size already, plus it's handy to have extra space for pencils along the front or swatch strips to help me select colours :)

[@mmbenitez2220]

wow

[@snorado1]

I am sorry did you give the link where we can get this?

[@designsofluid8308]

It was made bespoke :)