I have found a great pencil for marking fabric
08-06-2012, 09:15 PM
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General's Sketch and Wash is one of the washable graphite pencils I use, too. Have for about 15 years and Love them for dark r light colored fabrics. I keep a tiny handheld all metal pencil sharpener close by as I hand quilt.
Jan in VA
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08-07-2012, 02:40 AM
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Silver is easy to see also on any fabric. I agree about the Olympics, especially the women's soccer. I'm originally from New Jersey, and there are four "Jersey girls" on the team. Finals are Thursday against Japan who beat them
in the World Cup a couple of years ago. I shall be biting my fingernails the entire game.
in the World Cup a couple of years ago. I shall be biting my fingernails the entire game.
08-07-2012, 02:48 AM
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Prisma pencils and pens are excellent products but designed to be permanent in most cases. I would be careful with this sort of use on fabric, I usually use them to draw designs and colour small sections of fabric.
08-07-2012, 05:24 AM
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For over 30 years, I have used a mechanical pencil with a 0.7mm or 0.5mm size lead. The trick is to find a BH degree of softness. The standard lead that comes with mechanical pencils is too hard, so you need to buy one that is a refill to get the BH. It is a soft lead. Next, Don't push hard onto the fabric. A fine line that is only dark enough for you to see is the trick. I've never had trouble with a pencil line showing and I use it for embroidery too. I've taught for many years and my students don't have a problem with this marking too dark, as long as a light hand is used when tracing. Sometimes the old methods can be superior.
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08-07-2012, 07:41 AM
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