Comments on: Heather and Lola answer your Sharpie questions http://blog.sharpie.com/2008/11/heather-and-lola-answer-your-sharpie-questions/ UNCAP WHAT'S INSIDE! Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:15:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: artist mama http://blog.sharpie.com/2008/11/heather-and-lola-answer-your-sharpie-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-17012 artist mama Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:35:05 +0000 http://blog.sharpie.com/?p=486#comment-17012 A lot of posts on the internet offer solutions for removing sharpie permanent marker from fabrics, but they all end with throwing it in the washer as the final step. This backpack cannot be thrown in the washer; it is more like a roll on suitcase. (Just clarifying) You can go to the ll bean website and see it; it's the ultimate rolling backpack in red with a silver reflector stripe. A lot of posts on the internet offer solutions for removing sharpie permanent marker from fabrics, but they all end with throwing it in the washer as the final step. This backpack cannot be thrown in the washer; it is more like a roll on suitcase. (Just clarifying) You can go to the ll bean website and see it; it’s the ultimate rolling backpack in red with a silver reflector stripe.

]]> By: artist mama http://blog.sharpie.com/2008/11/heather-and-lola-answer-your-sharpie-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-17011 artist mama Wed, 25 Aug 2010 11:32:03 +0000 http://blog.sharpie.com/?p=486#comment-17011 My son is an artist and used a black sharpie to draw on his brand new red ll bean rolling backpack. Not sure of fabric content, but it has a canvas like front side and a slick waterproof inside. I don't want to damage the front of the backpack. I've tried Mr. Clean Eraser, Goo Gone, toothpaste and hairspray. He is quite upset about it as he takes pride in his work, but messed this up. I think it looks great, but it's not up to his expectations and we need help removing it so he can go to school without shame for what he considers a mess up. Will Amodex be the answer? Thank you! My son is an artist and used a black sharpie to draw on his brand new red ll bean rolling backpack. Not sure of fabric content, but it has a canvas like front side and a slick waterproof inside. I don’t want to damage the front of the backpack. I’ve tried Mr. Clean Eraser, Goo Gone, toothpaste and hairspray. He is quite upset about it as he takes pride in his work, but messed this up. I think it looks great, but it’s not up to his expectations and we need help removing it so he can go to school without shame for what he considers a mess up. Will Amodex be the answer? Thank you!

]]> By: Rachel http://blog.sharpie.com/2008/11/heather-and-lola-answer-your-sharpie-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-15122 Rachel Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:42:01 +0000 http://blog.sharpie.com/?p=486#comment-15122 Does anyone know of a way to water proof a pair of sharpie shoes without the ink running? Does anyone know of a way to water proof a pair of sharpie shoes without the ink running?

]]> By: wynne http://blog.sharpie.com/2008/11/heather-and-lola-answer-your-sharpie-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-6755 wynne Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:24:29 +0000 http://blog.sharpie.com/?p=486#comment-6755 Taylor Swift just did yesterday....as eyeliner on the plane..... or at least she tweets Taylor Swift just did yesterday….as eyeliner on the plane….. or at least she tweets

]]> By: Rick Rex http://blog.sharpie.com/2008/11/heather-and-lola-answer-your-sharpie-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-3359 Rick Rex Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:15:00 +0000 http://blog.sharpie.com/?p=486#comment-3359 Heather & Lola: My daughter is doing an 8th Grade Science project on Sharpie permananet markers. She is experimenting with various colored markers on various materials [China (an ironstone plate), plastic & metal]. She is trying to determine if different colors have different degrees of "permancy" (are some colors more "permanent" than others); and she is trying to see if treating the various colors/marks with alcohol results in different removal characteristics with differing colors and materials. One question that has arisen is: what are the Sharpies made of - if that's not a trade secret, can you tell us what that would be. Also, are different colors made up of different chemicals that would result in differing degrees of permancy? Thank you for any assistance or suggestions you can provide. Heather & Lola:

My daughter is doing an 8th Grade Science project on Sharpie permananet markers. She is experimenting with various colored markers on various materials [China (an ironstone plate), plastic & metal]. She is trying to determine if different colors have different degrees of “permancy” (are some colors more “permanent” than others); and she is trying to see if treating the various colors/marks with alcohol results in different removal characteristics with differing colors and materials.

One question that has arisen is: what are the Sharpies made of – if that’s not a trade secret, can you tell us what that would be. Also, are different colors made up of different chemicals that would result in differing degrees of permancy?

Thank you for any assistance or suggestions you can provide.

]]> By: Peggy http://blog.sharpie.com/2008/11/heather-and-lola-answer-your-sharpie-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2373 Peggy Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:08:06 +0000 http://blog.sharpie.com/?p=486#comment-2373 Trying to locate the voting for the backpack contest that was to begin on 10/18/09. I have several backpacks that I want to see if they are on the voting list. Trying to locate the voting for the backpack contest that was to begin on 10/18/09. I have several backpacks that I want to see if they are on the voting list.

]]> By: Susan http://blog.sharpie.com/2008/11/heather-and-lola-answer-your-sharpie-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2333 Susan Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:52:23 +0000 http://blog.sharpie.com/?p=486#comment-2333 Caleb- Sharpie on canvas material typically stays bright for very long time without any type of guard (and assuming you arent running it through the was htoo much). However, I hear the scotch gaurd is the way to go in terms of sealant, just be careful because the ink may run a little bit. Try testing a small area first and worknig from there. *Hope this helps Caleb-
Sharpie on canvas material typically stays bright for very long time without any type of guard (and assuming you arent running it through the was htoo much). However, I hear the scotch gaurd is the way to go in terms of sealant, just be careful because the ink may run a little bit. Try testing a small area first and worknig from there. *Hope this helps

]]> By: Caleb http://blog.sharpie.com/2008/11/heather-and-lola-answer-your-sharpie-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-2208 Caleb Fri, 09 Oct 2009 15:22:46 +0000 http://blog.sharpie.com/?p=486#comment-2208 I want to throw a question into the ether to see if anyone has some ideas. I'm a (starving) artist, who has found his calling in the sharpie media. I've recently been commissioned to add my own sharpie spin on some plain white apparel (couple of tote bags and some white vans--sharpie dream, right?). I've gotten the premier project finished and I obviously want to make sure it lasts for a good long while. I've considered scotch gaurd, the do-all, cover-all sealant but I don't know if it's enough or really how that's going to interact with think ink. Any one have any ideas? Looking forward to hearing them :) I want to throw a question into the ether to see if anyone has some ideas.

I’m a (starving) artist, who has found his calling in the sharpie media. I’ve recently been commissioned to add my own sharpie spin on some plain white apparel (couple of tote bags and some white vans–sharpie dream, right?).

I’ve gotten the premier project finished and I obviously want to make sure it lasts for a good long while. I’ve considered scotch gaurd, the do-all, cover-all sealant but I don’t know if it’s enough or really how that’s going to interact with think ink. Any one have any ideas? Looking forward to hearing them :)

]]> By: rachael http://blog.sharpie.com/2008/11/heather-and-lola-answer-your-sharpie-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-1612 rachael Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:55:53 +0000 http://blog.sharpie.com/?p=486#comment-1612 i enjoy the fine tip sharpies as well, i draw fashion designs and once i draw something in pencil i use watercolor pencils to get the effects and color bends that i want- when im finish i outline the body parts and face with the black fine tip sharpie! i bought some yesterday, total nessecity! i love how it doesn't blend/smear when i comes in contact with the (usually still damp) watercolor! i'm doing research on ways to remove sharpies from cotton - and why those removers work - i enjoyed the tip about amodex ~ i'll check it out! :D thanks guys (/|\) i enjoy the fine tip sharpies as well,
i draw fashion designs and once i draw something in pencil i use watercolor pencils to get the effects and color bends that i want- when im finish i outline the body parts and face with the black fine tip sharpie! i bought some yesterday, total nessecity! i love how it doesn’t blend/smear when i comes in contact with the (usually still damp) watercolor!

i’m doing research on ways to remove sharpies from cotton – and why those removers work – i enjoyed the tip about amodex ~ i’ll check it out! :D
thanks guys
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]]> By: Susan http://blog.sharpie.com/2008/11/heather-and-lola-answer-your-sharpie-questions/comment-page-1/#comment-1203 Susan Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:49:43 +0000 http://blog.sharpie.com/?p=486#comment-1203 I am on this, Marissa. Our consumer affairs department is looking into this. They are checking with our ink scientists. Hope to have an answer soon! I am on this, Marissa. Our consumer affairs department is looking into this. They are checking with our ink scientists. Hope to have an answer soon!

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