blue pigma pen
08-24-2016, 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster
You didn't do anything wrong - except for using those pens on fabric. They were never designed for fabric that would be laundered, and the manufacturer is probably tired of telling quilters to quit using them.
08-24-2016, 03:43 AM
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Use Permenent Fabric Markers on Fabric. You should be able to find Fabric markers at hobby lobby, Joanne's, Michaels , if not visit Dharma Trading Company-- they are suppliers of fabric Dyes and most everything you need to create on fabric. They have many, many fabric markers available.
08-24-2016, 04:02 AM
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I have always used Pigma micron pens which I have used for years. I don't trust new products and there was a post a couple of months ago informing that this product was not made to be used on fabric.
08-24-2016, 05:38 AM
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If that quilt top was made in the mid-1990's:
The blue pen was supposed to be washed out and not ironed over. The purple one disappeared into "air" - water would make it go faster. The pens were made by Dritz and others. Viking Sewing machines passed out a purple one. I still have it. Unused. If Pigma was in the color market, it would have been for artists, and not sewist. Even in art design classes we were urged to use Pantone.
The blue pen was supposed to be washed out and not ironed over. The purple one disappeared into "air" - water would make it go faster. The pens were made by Dritz and others. Viking Sewing machines passed out a purple one. I still have it. Unused. If Pigma was in the color market, it would have been for artists, and not sewist. Even in art design classes we were urged to use Pantone.
08-24-2016, 05:39 AM
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I have always used pigma pens. Until this post I had never heard that you were not suppose to use on fabric. In Houston last year I purchased a pen from the Bohin Booth and it says it's a permanent pen for fabrics. I do like it a lot. It writes darker than anything else I have used. The instructions say for best results iron for 1 minute.
08-24-2016, 05:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Weezy Rider
If that quilt top was made in the mid-1990's:
The blue pen was supposed to be washed out and not ironed over. The purple one disappeared into "air" - water would make it go faster. The pens were made by Dritz and others. Viking Sewing machines passed out a purple one. I still have it. Unused. If Pigma was in the color market, it would have been for artists, and not sewist. Even in art design classes we were urged to use Pantone.
The blue pen was supposed to be washed out and not ironed over. The purple one disappeared into "air" - water would make it go faster. The pens were made by Dritz and others. Viking Sewing machines passed out a purple one. I still have it. Unused. If Pigma was in the color market, it would have been for artists, and not sewist. Even in art design classes we were urged to use Pantone.
At the time, these pens were at most fabric stores - frequently on the check out counter - so it did not occur to me that these were "not made for fabrics."
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08-24-2016, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bearisgray
I used a Pigma micron pen - not one of the "wash out marker pens"
At the time, these pens were at most fabric stores - frequently on the check out counter - so it did not occur to me that these were "not made for fabrics."
At the time, these pens were at most fabric stores - frequently on the check out counter - so it did not occur to me that these were "not made for fabrics."
Fabric stores sold embroidery machines of all styles and types. These were referred to as Oooops pens.
If your white bobbin thread showed through, you covered the stitches with one of these Ooops pens. The pens were permanent markers. Taught to use in both Babylock and Pfaff machine embroidery classes. I've used more than my share.
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08-24-2016, 03:35 PM
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Typically you can get ink out with hairspray. I'd completely remove the current markings and then launder it so you are working with a clean "canvas" rather than trying to layer ink on top of ink.
You can permanently set ink with fabric medium. I know they sell small 3oz (or less) bottles of it at HL. There's a good chance JAF sells some, too. Or you can order online at http://www.dickblick.com/products/go...fabric-medium/
You can permanently set ink with fabric medium. I know they sell small 3oz (or less) bottles of it at HL. There's a good chance JAF sells some, too. Or you can order online at http://www.dickblick.com/products/go...fabric-medium/
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