Quilt Marking Pencil Secret????
07-15-2014, 10:26 AM
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I like the chalk pencil that is a mechanical pencil. Never have to sharpen it and the lead doesn't break easily. It obviously doesn't work on white fabric but I've found I can see the markings on just about every other color of fabric and it comes off easily.
07-15-2014, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by citruscountyquilter
I like the chalk pencil that is a mechanical pencil. Never have to sharpen it and the lead doesn't break easily. It obviously doesn't work on white fabric but I've found I can see the markings on just about every other color of fabric and it comes off easily.
I like my ceramics that are a mechanical pencil .. as you said, it does not break easily.
For your light fabrics, they also have a grey lead that you can switch to ... I have a second pencil, to avoid that hassle as I often switch back and forth.
If only someone would invent the perfect marker!!!!!!!!!!!!
07-15-2014, 03:24 PM
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Originally Posted by jo bauer
Have you tried the gel pens? They go on smoothly, show up well and are removed with the iron. I love them.
07-16-2014, 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 0tis
I want to know too - I have the hardest time with those - I started using Frixon pens and I love them - never had a problem with the marks not coming out or reappearing.
07-16-2014, 04:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Cottage Dee
Otis, are these the same Frixon pens we can buy at an office supply like office depot?
My experience has been that they cost less at the office supply stores!
There have been quite a few threads previously with the pros and cons noted. So you might want to check them out, as they are not perfect. I do like them, but know when I want to use them ... or not!
07-16-2014, 04:23 AM
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Couldn't live without the Frixon pens I learned about here...also the Bohn white mechanical...Got mine on Amazon prime where they have a package with several and several replacement cartridges included...have to wade through a lot of different offers to find the best packaging deal. Only problem is I have forgotten and pressed, wiped out my markings and had to start over...there were some bad words said there...LOL Also use regular chalk in a big, hand held pencil sharpener...can get a tiny point...saving the chalk dust to figure out a snap line at some point...
07-16-2014, 04:27 AM
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It's probably your sharpener. I use a small aluminum sharpener from my art/college days. It is the only one that doesn't shred the chalk or whatever that stuff its. But as you can see there are better things out there. I also switched to the mechanical ceramic pencil but I am trying to use up the regular style pencils.
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