Canson 100510877 comic book layout pages paper pad with preprinted, nonreproducible, blue lines, 50 pound, 8. Supplies to protect and sell your valuable comic books, bags, sleeves, storage boxes, mailers and display supplies. Seven ways to organize your fabric to simplify your next sewing project. Declutter your home and get organized with these storage solutions for every room in your home. Bcwbbmag magazine size backing boards the bcw magazine backer boards are made from 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated and buffered on one side with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. Care, handling, and storage of comic books collections. What youll need to fold and organise your fabric so its a joy to store. Bag sizes depend on what year your comic book was published. Folding fabric onto comic book boards the quilt district.
Im going to start storing my fabric on comic book boards, but am wondering which size is the best for fabric storage. Comic book storage supplies shop comic book sleeves and. Last weekend i shared on instagram that i was reorganizing my sewing roomstudio and folding my fabric onto comic book boards several of you asked to see a video, so here it is. I posted a thread recently asking about using comic book boards to store fabric. The storfolio can be shelved in a book case, or carried in your back pack to safely transport your comics to your favorite comic book convention. How to store fabric for sewing and crafts neatly using comic book or magazine boards. The front cover and spine features a crystal clear pocket into a piece of artwork or even a comic book can slide. Buy fabric with your favorite superheroes from marvel comics including spiderman, captain america, the hulk, thor, the avengers and more. But there are some simple steps every fan should take to store a comic book collectionto ensure it retains its value and can be enjoyed by the next generation. I found some great ideas see below but one of my face book fans recommended using comic books. Look for acidfree to avoid damaging the pages of your comic books.
Apr 10, 2011 she came up with the idea to fold her fabric around squares of foam board and then line them up on her shelf, like little mini bolts, and the fabric looks so wonderful in her photos that i decided i had to do this too. Since we touched base on comic board storage, others have chosen full bolt storage. Now i dont organize my fabric this way because im hooked on my other. I cant see wasting space and money to leave folded fabric on. Corrugated cardboard, corrugated plastic, and archival acidfree board. Now i know its a piece of thick cardstocklike acid free paper that col. Use this item along with magazine bags to protect and store your collectible magazines. You dont have to have superhuman strength or xray vision to appreciate comic books and to yearn to collect and preserve the graphic stories of childhood and beyond. Use our techniques and ideas to purge and clear out what you no longer use or need. My shelves are 12 deep so i use my 8 12 wide ruler to fold on. Tidied up the fabric with magazine boards quiltingboard forums. Fabric storage and organization the seasoned homemaker. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Like you it was stacked nice and neat until i needed the one on the bottom as i used or auditioned fabric. I have a newly revived sewing addiction, and i outgrew my fabric box in about a week. Fabric organizers fabric, organizing, fabric, quilt shop. Love the way it looks, just like a fabric store in your home. For less valuable comics and magazines, ehow writers suggest plastic sheet protectors in a threering binder. How to store a comic book collection like a superhero. Bcw magazine backing boards are acid free and buffered with 3% calcium carbonate.
My fabric drawer looks similar to this but i painstakingly folded each piece and now i can possibly store even more fabric using magazine boards to organize my fabric. I bought comic boards and magazine boards at comic book stores. Our magazine backer boards are designed for standard sized magazines. We have tips for how to organize, display, and manage your collection. By folding your fabrics onto inexpensive magazine boards you can have a smallscale. What size comic book boards are best for fabric storage. I wound up buying magazine boards instead, because theyre. Each of us here at readysetcollect is associated with the military in one way or another, and we know all too well what its like to be stationed or deployed.
Astrid from signature creations gives a quick demonstration on how to use comic book or magazine boards to store your fabric. Now, thanks to the collection drawer cos drawerboxes, that same room is my personal library showcasing my collection of over 15,000 comicsall available at the touch of my fingertips. Big fudge archival comic book boards 1990current pack of 50 backing board protectors for current comic boards, 6. The bcw magazine backer boards are made from 24 point solid bleached sulfate, coated and buffered on one side with 3% calcium carbonate, and are precision cut to size. I have lots of fabric, which means lots of boards would be required, and it could get expensive, so i dont want to select the wrong boards. We have made organization easy with our strategies for clearing the clutter from closets, kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and more. They are basically designed for people who collect comics and.
By folding your fabrics onto inexpensive magazine boards you can have a smallscale version of a sewing store. Designed to fit on existing bookcases or store bought bins. I was mulling over using the comic book boards to roll my fabric on and then stacking them on end in the litter containers with the tops cut off. The ultrapro boards are just the right size to store my fabric stash. Bcw comic book backing boards, silver, 100 boards per pack. They look like mini fabric bolts at the fabric store. Tutorial tuesday how to store fabric on comic book boards. The primary purpose of a backing board is to add some stiffness to your comic book storage and prevent unintended bending or creasing of your comics. Thus folded, the fabric can be shelved and organized, still on display but taking up less of a footprint. Get the best deal for collectible comics storage supplies from the largest online selection at. Forty plus years of comic book collecting left me with a room full of long boxesunmovable and unmanageable. If you like this idea and dont have full sized fabric bolts handy, go to your local fabric shop, joanns or hobby lobby and ask if you can have the ones they put in the trash.
I too use fabric boards when i have multiple yards but it uses less space when. I used to read some comic books when i was a kid mostly richy rich boy, what i would have given to live that life. So sew easy messy fabric annoys me a lot but i found the perfect solution. And if you have a lot of smaller cuts of lots of different prints, these comic book boards will save you a lot of money. The storfolio can be shelved in a book case, or carried in your back pack to safely transport your comics to your favorite comic book. Shop comic book fabric at the worlds largest marketplace supporting indie designers.
I ruler fold, then stand my fabric on the shelf like the comic board users do. Magazine backer boards storage and display supplies for. Its no secret that i love any excuse to add a new fabric to my home decor. Bcw boards are available in multiple sizes and designed for effortless use with bcw bags, for comprehensive protection, secure storage and effortless display. I just cant see a comic book board being able ot hold 2, 3, or even 56 yards of fabric because its too thin and flimsy. I have quite a lot of fabric to store and i had a hard time seeing what i actually had. You can even write on them with pencil crayon, cover by scotch tape, to identify your fabric. If you do any sewing and feel like a kid in a candy store when browsing for fabrics you can probably relate when i say that having a good system to organize your fabric stash is a must its no secret that i love any excuse to add a new fabric to my home decor. Your stand up your fabric as well as helps you see it, sort it or what ever. Ive wrapped my boards and put them in a small file box, but its already at maximum capacity, so im going to have to find a bigger box. Cut to pieces wonderful choose the right fabric for your sewing project ideas. This technique allows the fabric to be filed away flatly and vertically, providing more space for storage. If you are looking for a more inexpensive, economical way to organize your fabric, try ordering a set of archival comic book boards. Collectible comics storage backing boards for sale ebay.
Collecting comics is a fun and rewarding hobby, but after you have a few in your collection, the issue arises over how to store them. Bcw magazine backer boards are acid free, archival safe, and buffered with 3% calcium carbonate. Ultra pro 100 count resealable magazine size comic storage bags. Mar 04, 2012 what methods of storage is best for storing treasury sized comics. No more rummaging through boxes and bins looking for that fat quarter that you bought last year at a quilt festival. Hobbies depot offers bcw brand acid free comic book backing boards by the pack and by the case. Cardboard boards are used as backing in bags to keep comics creasefree. In this video, i will show you how to fold your fabric onto comic book boards for concise and easy storage in your sewing area. Get the best deals on collectible comics storage backing boards when you shop the largest online selection at. I cant seem to find any mylar bags or acid free backing boards for these bookslet alone a comic box to fit themdoes anyone have any suggestions. May 14, 2019 its tutorial tuesday and today were talking about comic book boards. This is their tall version with glass doors, which comes with adjustable shelves as well.
I apologize if this has been discussed beforei tried to do a search for this topic and really couldnt find much info. Taking care when handling any collection item, especially functional items like comic books and magazines with flexing parts, is one of the more effective, costefficient, and easily achieved preservation measures. We also have a super file cabinet box that holds two compact comic boxes and stacks 3 high comic boxes are sold separately. Learning how to fold fabric for storage is one of those things that i know, do and then all of a sudden i dont do and cant remember. Pack of 100 e gerber half back premium archival current comic book boards. See more ideas about comic book storage, book storage and comic book display.
You can also store up to 8 comic book storfolios in a bcw magazine box. From the golden and silver age through the current era, bcw has comic book supplies that will keep your collection safe. Comic books and magazines have been bleached with acid and remains in the paper, to prevent further loss use comic book boards to absorb the acid. Free shipping on everything at overstock your online bedroom furniture store. Works great and i can get a lot more fabric on a shelf. Using comic book or magazine boards to store your fabric youtube. Weve got comic book protectors of all kinds, including comic book storage boxes, comic boards and bags. Comic book backer boards hobbies depot storage and. Use our backer boards to stiffen your magazine for longterm storage in magazine bags and magazine storage boxes. Fabric on cardboard comic book backs moda bake shop. Then place the mini bolt board at one end, fold the fabric over it, and continue folding the fabric over and over until the end of the yardage is reached. Choose a headboard to match your personal style, whether it be upholstered, wooden, or even carved for a more traditional look. Keeps moisture out i wrapped my fabric around the comic book boards and file them according to color, prints, etc.
I was mulling over using the comic book boards to roll my fabric on and then stacking them on. Aug 09, 2012 now they arent going to be as sturdy as some of the fabric organizers that are made of plastic, but they will do the trick getting your fabric looking neat and tidy. If you do any sewing and feel like a kid in a candy store when browsing for fabrics you can probably relate when i say that having a good system to organize your fabric stash is a must. Not only do you want to protect comics from any type of elements, such as a moist or warm room, you also want to organize them in a way that makes them easy to display, thumb. How to fold your fabric on comic book boards youtube. They are basically pieces of cardboard that just happen to be the perfect size for rolling up a folded length of fabric, much like we see on bolts at the fabric store. Magazine comic book backer boards these allwhite boards are designed specifically to fit snugly inside comiccare bags. The storfolio will hold up to 15 bagged and boarded comic books, or up to 20 loose comic books. Sep 23, 2015 comic book storage can be a challenge. Then you can line up your mini fabric bolts on a shelf, in a drawer, in a magazine file, wherever. I use the smaller 6 34x 10 12 size for cuts under a yard. Widely used to store fabric as well as these magazine boards are larger than regular comic book boards and provide a sturdy surface to wrap material for easy storage.
Store your fabric by making mini bolts using comic book storage boards. It is an unequaled transportable comic book storage device. Ive been using comic boards for many years now and it is a lifesaver. I found this lovely photo on flickr that was posted by gardenpat. Buy fabric headboards online at overstock our best. Magazine size backer boards 50 count 24pt virgin white for. This techniques allows you to organize your fabrics in a way that allows easy access. They fit inside bcw magazine bags available separately and protect the spine of your magazines from bending during storage. Canson comic book art boards pad with preprinted, nonreproducible, blue lines, 150 pound, 11 x 17 inch, 24 sheets. Our short comic storage boxes are made of three choices of material. Bcw comic book boards are crafted with care to ensure that individual issues are stored and displayed in pristine condition, with a sturdy, thoughtful build.
I use acidfree archivalsafe comic book boards to fold my fabric around instead of those expensive plastic boards sold by big quilt stores. Bcw offers a variety of different acidfree backing boards. Backing boards and microchamber paper are used in conjunction with your bags of choice to enhance the preservation of your comic. Bcw backer boards are buffered with 3% calcium carbonite and precision cut to fit inside bcw comic book poly bags or mylars sold separately unless otherwise noted. I do have 2 pieces of cardboard that i use to open a place to put new fabric in. The mini bolt is easy to store or display on a shelf. May 29, 2012 since we touched base on comic board storage, others have chosen full bolt storage. Learn how to fold, organize, and store your fabric stash.
Keeping them organized can be a huge challenge for most sewists. Keeping your fabric all in order can be not so easy. This is part of a 30 day series on organizing your sewing room. Comic book boards i would like to fold my fabrics around comic book boards, but im not sure what kind or size to get, or whether theyre actually safe for fabric storage. Jun 20, 2016 if you love sewing then you probably have a fabric stash and tons of fabric scraps. Like a minibolt, these organizers make it easier and faster to find your fabric. I have a storage solution that will keep your fabric, precuts, and scraps organized and easy to access. For years i have been folding and storing all of my stash fabric which i. The boards are crafted with certified acidfree 24 point cardstock buffered with calcium carbonate. Back your collectible magazines with an allwhite board guaranteed not to prematurely age your investment.
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