Make Your Mark Permanent With Permanent Markers
Whether you want to write your child’s name on their lunchbox or you want to label the contents of prepared meals for the freezer, you’ll need a permanent marker.
Permanent markers are not water-soluble, which means they won’t come off in the wash. This means you can write on most surfaces with a permanent marker and there’s no risk of it coming off either in the washing machine or the dishwasher.
If you’re looking for permanent markers, you’re in the right place.
What’s in a permanent marker?
A permanent marker consists of three main ingredients:
- A colourant or dye in a specific colour. Most permanent markers use pigments that are not water-soluble.
- A solvent that keeps the contents liquid. Most solvents in permanent markers are either ethanol or isopropanol. This solvent evaporates as soon as you write with the marker.
- A resin to allow the pigment to stick to the object you’re writing on. For permanent markers, the resin is also not water-soluble.
What are permanent markers used for?
Permanent markers have a multitude of uses around the home and the workplace. You can use them to create customised artwork on T-shirts, bags, hats or other pieces of clothing or fabric. You can even purchase specific fabric permanent markers.
You can use them to create artwork or write messages on ceramic products such as mugs, bowls, planters and plates. This is a great way to make personalised gifts. Use them on glass jars that you’re recycling to use as storage containers, or create some unique designs on canvas sneakers for the kids.
You can also use permanent markers to create some nail art. If you’re arty, you can create some very unique designs for your family and friends. Personalise your lunchbox with some creative art so that no one steals your lunch at the office. Of course, you can do the same with your kids’ lunch boxes. Or you might cover scuffs and chips on furniture with a permanent marker in a matching colour.
Whatever you’re using them for, be sure to check out the range of colours and styles available on eBay.