Travelling Art Storage ~Tool Rolls
Tool rolls are ingenious and practical accessories for any DIY enthusiast , artist, or professional craftsman. These nifty items offer a convenient and organised way to store and transport a variety of tools. With their compact and roll-up design, tool rolls keep everything neatly in place and prevent the frustrating tangle of tools. Equipped with pockets and compartments of various sizes, they allow for easy sorting and quick retrieval of tools when needed. This not only saves valuable time but also ensures that no tool is left behind or misplaced.
Given that I now live in a van full-time, and i’m an avid hiker and plein air painter, it’s become ESSENTIAL to have secure, yet lightweight and portable paint brush storage! I was storing them in a tube, but the motion of the van was causing them to rub together and certain spots on my beloved brushes were starting becoming dull and ugly! I started making and designing tool rolls, right after this discovery! I LOVE combining my painting and fibre art together whenever possible, and i’ve had a lot of fun making them. Then I realised all the other places I could use a decent tool roll. I have ended up with one for paintbrushes, one for my nail art tools, and one for my sculpting tools. No more digging around in trays or tubes, just grab the specific tool/brush you need, no faffing about! Roll them up and the felt protects each and every tool. PLUS they are works of art in their own right. I love them! I may actually be obsessed.
I came to the conclusion that if I found them so useful, then others would too! I have added some to the website as well! You can see them here, and i will be adding more in the future. I’m very proud of these, and I love that they are so beautiful, and versatile. It honours the tools we artists and creatives use on a daily basis, and adds a bit more *special* to the creative experience - well, at least I think so!
Do you have any handy dandy small-space storage ideas? Or tips for travelling with you art stuff? Share them below!