I spent a while converting alchemy ingredients (amongst other non static items) to statics so they could be used for display purposes without bouncing off shelves and tables etc. Is there a way I can save all these new statics into a separate file and load them into the CK each time I start a new mod so I don't have to go making everything static all over again?

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Yes, you can make a master (.esm) file of all your resources. Once you use them in a new mod, it is now dependent on that .esm. Just something to consider if you plan on releasing anything.

Thanks for the reply, would you mind expanding a bit?
My understanding of that is if I release a mod I would also have to release the master file - does this mean the mod might take up alot of resources so it may be harder for some pcs to run? Or am I completely missing the point?

No, it won't take up resources.
You already understand correctly. Any mod you release requires the user to have your esm too.

Ok thanks!

You could also make an esp with only this stuff and save it somewhere, and then each time you want to start a mod with your statics instead starting it from scratch you make it from your esp.
Or if you already started it and it's too late, you could merge them with version control.

This way you don't need to have dependancies!

That sounds even easier Nehluxhes! I hadn't even thought of that /facepalm