18. Repurposed Wine Rack with Glass Tumblers for Markers & Pens
Introduction A tabletop geometric or wooden wine rack fitted with glass tumblers organizes large collections of markers and pens horizontally.
What This Idea Means Double-ended art markers (like alcohol-based markers) must be stored flat to keep both nibs properly inked. A wine rack fitted with glass tumblers or acrylic cups creates horizontal storage that keeps colors organized and easy to spot.
Materials Needed
- 1 compact 6-to-9 bottle wooden or matte black wire wine rack
- 6 to 9 tall straight-sided highball glasses or acrylic tumblers
- Non-slip silicone drawer liner
- Color chart swatches cut to fit container bases
How to Make It
- Place the wine rack on a sturdy shelf or desk corner.
- Insert a straight-sided tumbler into each wine bottle slot.
- Sort your marker collection into the tumblers by color family (warm tones, cool blues, earth tones, neutrals).
- Slide the tumblers into the rack so markers rest horizontally, protecting ink distribution while remaining visible.
Tips and Variations
- Place a laminated color swatch sheet next to the rack for fast shade matching.
- Use a wall-mounted vertical wine rack to save desk space entirely.
- For smaller pencil collections, replace wide tumblers with slim bamboo cylinders.