Home sweet home im in the process of redecorating my rather bland room and after being inspired by a comic book bookcase i saw on here a while ago decided to at. Sep 26, 2015 how to decoupage vintage book pages on furniture duration. See more ideas about comic book storage, book storage and storage. Aug 26, 2012 some comic books were harmed in the making of this video. I made a big push where i bagged and boarded every issue, the stored using a 36. Tomcare cube storage 6cube closet organizer storage shelves cubes organizer diy plastic closet cabinet modular book shelf organizing storage shelving for bedroom living room office, black. They are actually a twopart container, consisting of an outside shell that provides. Check out our variety of storage solutions for small spaces, especially our customisable systems you can plan yourself or choose a readymade suggestion. Pricing information for all comic book storage chests. Like the tjena, its tall enough to store comic books standing up.
With a bit of finagling and some pine boards, i was able to make five 3shelf sections. Functionally, the only thing that this has meant is that theres slightly diminished capacity for comic storage. Forty plus years of comic book collecting left me with a room full of long boxesunmovable and unmanageable. Storage capacity is about the same as standard comic cubes. Sorbus dresser with 5 drawers furniture storage tower unit for bedroom, hallway, closet, office organization steel frame, wood top, easy pull fabric bins blackcharcoal 4. Aug 12, 2019 martin casas learned some terrible news a week ago his entire personal collection of 3,000 comic books had been stolen. The drona storage box is a kallax compatible box made from solid cardboard and skinned with fabric. These two wooden boxes, not only fit your comic books perfectly, they have a super cool design, and they will look really good in plain sight. Burglary suspects foiled by meddling comic book store owner. Ha, it was finally time to add the comic book pages. Some people suggest storing comics upright will cause unnecessary. It comes in a wide variety of colours including grey, blue, white, red, and orange making it a versatile option for any decor.
Weve got lots of spacesaving storage to help you find it. I think they are perfect for hair ties, hair clips, bobby pins, small nail tools and lots of other small items that i wanted separated. Long or short comic book storage boxes and box dividers. Back in 1969 i bought a pair of 5shelf metal units to store my floppies. We had a bunch of ideas for alternatives to the traditional short box come up in the answers to. The best ways to organize books include bookcases, bookshelves and racks to store and display books. I bought 3 of these to organize a shallow drawer in my vanity and they are great. Assuming five drawers, plus two inches at the top and three inches at the bottom of the dresser, this allowed. We started out with a basic dresser from ikea, but any dresser will do. Bcw short comic book storage box house bundle of 10 corrugated. Jan 05, 2010 dont haul your outmoded dresser to the curb. What size comic book boards are best for fabric storage. However, if your comic books arent in good condition, you could be. Now, thanks to the collection drawer cos drawerboxes, that same room is my.
Storing your comics in our comic storage boxes keeps them in an environment that will protect the corners, edges, and flat surfaces. Boxes feature double walled bottoms with singlewalled box lids. Jan 01, 2011 this traditional shaker table was made from curly maple and will be a year old in march. I used a variety of comic books, but one works fine.
Casas was with his daughter when he arrived to survey the loss. How to decoupage vintage book pages on furniture duration. Quick view large currency chipboard box guardhouse red large 3944. Oct 25, 2019 the drona storage box is a kallax compatible box made from solid cardboard and skinned with fabric. Aug 01, 2017 30 genius ideas for repurposing old bookcases into exciting new things august 1, 2017 by vanessa beaty leave a comment im always up for a good repurposing project, so when i ran across these amazing things that you can do with bookcases, i had to share. 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.
I was happy with the way the 6 34 worked with the fabric. Then you can whittle down your collection and see which pieces are candidates for proper comic book storage, donation or another option. Comic books collectors storage university products. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This is more of a controversial rule because it doesnt apply to all comic books. The inch variety appears to be the best for comic book storage and can be neatly stacked with other boxes. She originally had them in a variety of places and states of storage. Both sizes are designed to contain any silver age or modern age comic, along with those protective supplies, including millcases and mylars.
Short and long comic book storage boxes made of corrugated cardboard or plastic make an excellent way to neatly store your bagged and boarded comic books. Regular duty chipboard box for holding over 150 modern 6. Bcw short comic book storage box house bundle of 10 corrugated cardboard storage box comic book collecting supplies. If i were to recreate, id buy a 1 x 12 x 12 board, and make the unit 66 tall. Here are a few ideas, if youre looking to be inspired. Stan pike designs, featuring the craftsmanship of stan pike, designer and maker of very special hand made wood furniture, specializing in apothecary cabinets and other unique designs. Hey all, this is my first instructable, so please excuse my formatting, but i hope you all can find a use for old comics like i did.
Original comic cubes and comic condos provide the comic collector with functional storage in furniture grade cabinetry that you can be proud of. Storage boxes and baskets are not just containers to throw things into. And yes, i have a dedicated chair for comic book reading. The steel cable and shaft collars add style and strength to this bookshelf. Thieves had clipped the lock on his storage unit at public storage off third street and hauled away ten boxes of comics unnoticed. It currently has the esteemed job of holding my comic books. Im going to share this with some of my friends and some of the comic book forums i visit because storage is always a topic of. Comic books cost 50 cents at the thrift store or goodwill.
Cece caldwell paint and a thrift store dresser duration. Bcw starter comic book storage kit storage box, dividers, resealable bags, backing boards. The most common comic book storage material is wood. Current 1980s to today, size 6 78 x 10 12 silver age 1950s to 1980s. In this collection, youll discover 33 project plans and learn building tips to maximize your bookcase or shelfs storing capacity. Into the trash went mementos of my dads childhood, including several shoe boxes filled with comic books.
Theyre also a great way to complement your existing home furnishings. See more ideas about comic book storage, book storage and comic. These comic book storage solutions aim to help store your collection in a manner that will be kept in great condition, while consuming less space. Bag sizes depend on what year your comic book was published. Jun 23, 2015 assuming five drawers, plus two inches at the top and three inches at the bottom of the dresser, this allowed 11. See more ideas about comic book storage, storage and comic book rooms. Unbeatable versatility interlocking modular cabinet system. Use our comic storage boxes in conjunction with our comic book backing boards and comic book bags for all of your. Ikea comic book storage solutions 2020 catalog edition. The drawer is divided into two halves, allowing comics to be stored facing forward in two rows or facing left or right, whichever is preferred.
Harlow midcentury modern scandinavian style wood 6drawer storage dresser white and walnut baxton studio. Storing a casual comic book collection unclutterer. In addition to jayes chalkboard dresser, my sister lucy and i turned a boring salvation army dresser into an incredible comic book dresser. Drawerboxes are storage boxes designed for comics that fill from the end rather than the top. Aug 12, 2019 martin casas pictured with superman solved a comic book caper. Comic cubes are loaded with value, which makes them a smart alternative to cardboard see. University products is the leading supplier of materials for conservation, restoration, preservation, exhibition, and archival storage. Alyssa rosenheck emily lister interiors blue and orange shared boys bedroom features framed comic book covers placed over a pair of blue linen upholstered twin beds dressed in blue bedding and an orange herringbone throw flanking a shared mid century modern dresser as nightstand topped with orange task lamps placed next to windows dressed in bright orange curtains with blue stripes.
Now, thanks to the collection drawer cos drawerboxes, that same room is my personal library showcasing my collection of over 15,000 comics all available at the touch of my fingertips. Build this simple set of book or display shelves in a single weekend. Were all about supporting you as you create a space in this world where you feel comfortable. Comic book drawerboxes comic boxes that are strong, stackable, and slide open like a file drawer. Start by removing the hardware from each drawer before playing around with the arrangement of the components. This is a super easy to make decorative coffee table for your living room.
For those who love comics, comic book storage is an important part of owning them. Find out more about the fjalla box on the ikea website. To store comic books, start by sealing them in comic book bags, which you can buy online or at your local comic or hobby shop. Assuming five drawers, plus two inches at the top and three inches at the bottom of the dresser, this allowed 11. Bcw short comic book storage box house bundle of 10 corrugated cardboard storage box comic book collecting supplies 3. Organization is a special problem for everyone, and no less so for comic collectors. As per usual, i forgot to get a true before picture. Browse our sit comic books collectors storage university. This website isnt as active as it used to be, but if you want to follow along with our publisher ariels newest work, you can preorder her new book, from shitshow to afterglow. Rays comic book storage cabinet the wood whisperer. Seasonal expansion and a tight drawer the wood whisperer. This collection included a copy of action comics no. Dimensions are approximately 46 x 21 x 30 cm l x w x h including the lid.
These are the things dinks do despite the fact that the drawer had plenty of clearance when it was built, i am now experiencing some. Short comic book house set of 5 with boxes drawers ebay. A bookcase or shelf is an extremely useful home storage system. After several bloggers teamed up for many hours building the ikea dresser we might as well have built it from scratch. Shop our best selection of loft beds with desks to reflect your style and inspire their imagination. I purchased the 6 34 x 10 12 and the 7 12 x 10 12 from 2 different comic book stores. Not only is comic book collecting fun for enthusiasts, theres a robust market for used comic books on sites like ebay. My wife is a big comic book collector over 0 issues so far. Instead, consider using its drawers to build an adaptable modular storage system a trick we learned from monica ewing of.
When i set up my comic room back in the 90s, i reconfigured them to be half as tall. Diy comic book chest of drawers upcycle home, comic book. I figured it was the best place as i had got such a good response to my original post. Bcw offers a variety of cardboard and plastic comic storage boxes. Theyre quite possibly the most promising comic storage product since the plastic. This means that the comic books cant stand straight up see picture, because you wouldnt be able to pull out the drawer, as the books would be blocked by the next drawer up. Some comic books were harmed in the making of this video. The idea gave me the heebiejeebies and kim hated it even more. Used 2 white dresser for sale in new york 2 white dresser posted by remix market nyc in new york.
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