Is anyone else having problems with the lead breaking?
I can sharpen mine, and then it pulls loose from the inside of the pencil. It is like the blue lead inside is broken. I use these pencils for marking on fabric all of the time. |
I have had that problem with marking pencils before. I wonder if they weren't dropped in shipping and the lead is just in pieces inside so that it falls apart when you use it. It is very annoying and expensive.
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I use a soft lead drawing pencils to mark my fabric. They may be soft but they don't brake inside to often. Try not to put a lot of preasure on the pencil.
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That ayways happens to me too. I was told at the Road to CA quilt show to keep them in the freezer and you won't have that problem. Mine are still there!
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I have also had that problem and it's discouraging. Thanks for the freezer tip. I'll try that next time.
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I can just imagine my hubby's response when he finds my pencils in the freezer :roll:
Originally Posted by dunster
I have also had that problem and it's discouraging. Thanks for the freezer tip. I'll try that next time.
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From time to time I have that problem with dressmaking pencils, and with regular colored pencils. I assume it is like a previous poster said, they were dropped at some point and the lead inside broke. I haven't come up with any solution yet.
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Yep, my pink one is in very small pieces. I sharpen and it falls out, I sharpen again...time for a new one and just hope it ain't broke too.
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And I thought I was the only one with that problem. Maybe we could all send a message to the maker and let them know we aren't able to use their product because they are defected. I have had an awful time of finding markers that are safe and work well. They are expensive.
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Originally Posted by kriscraft99
Is anyone else having problems with the lead breaking?
I can sharpen mine, and then it pulls loose from the inside of the pencil. It is like the blue lead inside is broken. I use these pencils for marking on fabric all of the time. |
I use just a regular lead pencil, light strokes and if any marks are left on fabric, an artist GUM eraser will remove the lead without hurting the fabric....has worked for me several time...
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I just ordered a new one from the Missouri Quilting Co (they had a wonderful deal of the day) so I added the pencil to my cart. I'm keeping my fingers crossed the lead isn't broken in it. If it is - I will definitely contact them.
Thank you everyone for your posts - I was beginning to think I was sharpening my pencils wrong. |
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