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From: HeyJudee
Date: 02-20-2007, 07:53 AM (1 of 8)
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I'm making a quilt for my boss' retirement. I thought I would use a rust coloured pigma pen for everyone to sign on the blocks. But when I tested it on a sample and then washed it, the writing faded and can hardly be read. Is there something special that I should do before/after signing to ensure that it becomes "permanent". After this result, it tested with a black pen and it was better but still faded. Or should I use something else?... HELP, I'm desperate...I was going to have people start signing today but now I need to find a better method!!! TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366 
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From: esrun3
Date: 02-20-2007, 08:17 AM (2 of 8)
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I believe you need to heat set it. However, I never did have great results with those pens. When I made my dd's baby quilt for the shower I went with thin magic markers-test them first! But they didn't run for me when signing and after heat setting and washing they are still bright. I also found that ironing freezer paper to the back of the blocks helped stabilize them for people to sign on. HTH Lyn
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User: esrun3
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From: material_pakrat
Date: 02-20-2007, 03:44 PM (3 of 8)
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Definately have to iron it on as hot a setting as possible. Some still dont hold their colour well, so try a couple of different types of pens - gel ones are good - heat set them and wash them before deciding. Cheers, Soph.
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User: material_pakrat
Member since: 12-13-2006 Total posts: 220 |
From: HeyJudee
Date: 02-20-2007, 08:01 PM (4 of 8)
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Thanks Lyn & Soph. I did iron it before washing but I know it wasn't on the highest heat. I had wanted to use the rust pigma pen since I am doing a fall themed quilt with reds, golds and rusts. But even the black didn't hold. So today I bought a ultra fine Sharpie, a Stadtler and a Uniball 207 that says it prevents check fraud as the ink won't wash out of paper... I've already written on a piece of material with all. Will heat set on the highest heat, wash and see what happens. I'll let you know what happens.
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 02-21-2007, 10:41 AM (5 of 8)
 Thanks ladies...I was able to find a pen that will give me a signature that won't fade. It is the black Sharpie and the Stadedtler that worked for me after I used the highest setting on my iron. But the "pigma pens" that are supposed to work...didn't. So I don't know why they sell them as they sure didn't work for me.I'm now on my way again... 
TTFN from
Judy |
User: HeyJudee
Member since: 01-25-2005 Total posts: 1366
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From: beachgirl
Date: 02-22-2007, 06:16 PM (6 of 8)
| Your right, the Pigma pens aren't good. I bought the whole set several years ago & couldn't get them to do what they are sold for. Also if you don't use them regular they dry up pretty fast. Was a waste of money even at 1/2 price. I was thinking maybe they set in the warehouse too long. Guess not. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 02-22-2007, 07:38 PM (7 of 8)
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I bought a set at Michaels and they worked fine.. Junst as they were supposed to.. I heat set them and then waited about 12 hours before tossing them in the washer.. Bright as ever.. I bought the 'brights' set..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: beachgirl
Date: 02-22-2007, 09:53 PM (8 of 8)
| Maybe the ones I bought were old stock then. That does happen at times with some things. Maybe I'll try some again sometime. Just not buy a set. Thanks for telling us about yours that are fine. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615
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