Thread: Pilot Frixion Pens

So, does the ink reappear or is that just an ole wives' tale?

Originally Posted by fleurdelisquilts.com

So, does the ink reappear or is that just an ole wives' tale?

none of mine has reappeared.

Originally Posted by Prism99

These look interesting, so I read some reviews on Amazon. What I'm wondering is whether or not the chemicals in the ink remain on the fabric. Reviews said the ink disappears when exposed to heat, but reappears when it becomes cold. This makes it great for kids' "secret messages", but maybe not so great for marking a quilt?

I haven't had a problem with anything reappearing. I quilt in the basement and it stays chilly until I run the fireplace.

Going to pic some up today...I hope they are just fabulous to use! Thanks for the tip!

If you freeze the quilt, below 14°F, it will re-appear. A quick tap with the iron, over 140°F, will remove it once more.

Originally Posted by Prism99

These look interesting, so I read some reviews on Amazon. What I'm wondering is whether or not the chemicals in the ink remain on the fabric. Reviews said the ink disappears when exposed to heat, but reappears when it becomes cold. This makes it great for kids' "secret messages", but maybe not so great for marking a quilt?

When I read this I had a sample with ink markings. I had marked the fabric with the date for thirty days to make sure that age didn't change the properties. I tossed it in the freezer to see what getting it cold would do and all of the previously heat erased markings have returned.

This was discouraging because I had hoped to find the perfect marking method.

Joy

Hmmm...good info...I am going to take note and get some of these...it's hard to find a good marking pen that works..thanks..

I guess if I decide to freeze my quilt that I will get the iron out and iron the marks out again. I have not had any
markings come back and it has been very cold around here.

Originally Posted by featherweight

I guess if I decide to freeze my quilt that I will get the iron out and iron the marks out again. I have not had any
markings come back and it has been very cold around here.

This may sound "dumb" but under what conditions would your quilt "freeze?"..I don't know girls, but if it's so cold your quilt freezes, I don't think I'd be worried about the markings...:)..couldn't resist..:)

Originally Posted by featherweight

This may sound "dumb" but under what conditions would your quilt "freeze?"..I don't know girls, but if it's so cold your quilt freezes, I don't think I'd be worried about the markings...:)..couldn't resist..:)

Shipping it back to the customer in the winter would be my concern.

Joy