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From: Sancin
Date: 02-12-2007, 04:44 AM (1 of 5)
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Has anyone used these pens? The package I have has practically no information on it. I am at the end of a project that I have free motion machine embroidered on a dark fabric (brown). One of the areas is not as I would like it to be. I have in my box of goodies a package of gel pens that I purchased because...... I can't recall. They are intended to use on fabric, but I cannot recall whether they are meant as temporary markers or as permanent lines or whatever on fabric. I have other pens but none of them show up. I have considered using paint or crayons but the fabric is a sweatshirt fabric and synthetic so don't think I could iron crayons into it and would use too much paint for the area I need to highlight. Several of the gel pens do stand out on the brown fleece. Any information appreciated. *~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895 
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From: PaulineG
Date: 02-12-2007, 05:43 AM (2 of 5)
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I haven't used the fabric ones - only the paper ones - but I have seen several projects that were made with them - they looked fantastic. My belief is that they are intended to be permanent but wouldn't stand up well to repeated laundering. Why not do a test on something and see?
Pauline
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User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
From: material_pakrat
Date: 02-13-2007, 07:51 AM (3 of 5)
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I use normal gel pens on my dolls all of the time. The best way to check how stable they are is a trial patch. Then iron it on as hot a setting as possible, but use an ironing cloth, because sometimes they can go a bit sticky. Then wash it.... even a handwash will tell you if it is going to stay or not. I then iron the patch again (and have even been naughty and ironed it wet.) If you are still a bit wary, repeat the wash / iron process a couple more times. I had one "expensive" brand gel pen that was no good after two washes, and yet the cheap ones seem to be great. I have even used the glitter and metallic gel pens with success.
Cheers, Soph.
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User: material_pakrat
Member since: 12-13-2006 Total posts: 220 |
From: PaulineG
Date: 02-13-2007, 03:38 PM (4 of 5)
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What brand are you having success with Soph? I've wanted to do a couple of things for my daughter but I'm such a sceptic I've never been game to try any of them.
Pauline
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User: PaulineG
Member since: 09-08-2006 Total posts: 901 |
From: material_pakrat
Date: 02-13-2007, 04:11 PM (5 of 5)
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The OfficeWorks metallic ones, but the big packs of cheap ones I picked up at either the Reject shop or the Two Dollar Shop.
Cheers, Soph.
I'm happiest when I am sewing! |
User: material_pakrat
Member since: 12-13-2006 Total posts: 220 |
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