Common Material Categories & Tips
| Material |
Ideal Storage |
Key Notes |
| Paper/Cardstock |
Vertical files, clear bins |
Humidity controlled |
| Vinyl Sheets |
Hanging folders, tubes |
Avoid curling, UV exposure |
| Fabric |
Rolled on boards, drawers |
Away from direct sun |
| Paints & Inks |
Airtight containers |
Cool, dark, upright storage |
| Resin/Epoxy |
Original containers, low temp |
Stable temps, no UV light |
Climate Considerations
| Risk |
Material Affected |
Solution |
| Humidity |
Paper, fabric |
Use silica packs, dehumidifier |
| Sunlight |
Dyes, vinyl, fabric |
UV filtering curtains, drawers |
| Heat Fluctuation |
Resin, adhesives |
Stable basement or cool closet |
| Cold Freezing |
Acrylic paint, glue |
Avoid garages in winter |
Categorization Methods
| Method |
Ideal For |
Tools |
| By Craft Type |
Multi-crafters |
Colour-coded bins |
| By Frequency |
Every setup |
Front-row storage |
| By Material |
Supply-intensive crafters |
Labeled drawers, shelves |
| Alphabetical/Colour |
Paper, beads |
Index boxes, bins |
| Digital Inventory |
Business makers |
Airtable, Notion, spreadsheets |
| Tool |
Use Case |
Features |
| Notion |
Custom databases |
Tags, photos, quantities |
| Craftybase |
Etsy/Shopify sellers |
Material tracking, cost reports |
| Google Sheets |
Simple & free |
Inventory logs, formulas |
| Sortly App |
Visual inventory |
Barcode scanning |
Store smart, protect your materials, protect your creativity.