How to SET Permanent Sharpie Pen Ink into Clothes
I work at a Scout camp and at the end of each week all the staff and kids sign each other's camp shirts (or Jeans - mom's GOTTA love that! LOL). Anyway, last year, my daughter wore her t-shirt a lot and all the sharpie "permenant" ink came out in the wash - isolated case of NOT wanting it to come out, but I can't find anywhere to tell me how to make sure it DOESN'T come out!
Thanks,
Scouter James
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RE: How to SET Permanent Sharpie Pen Ink into Clothes
Someone told me to put it in the dryer first.
Post By trykbos (Guest Post)
RE: How to SET Permanent Sharpie Pen Ink into Clothes
Someone told me that you could soak the article of clothing in vinegar before washing it.
Post By Chrisseh (Guest Post)
RE: How to SET Permanent Sharpie Pen Ink into Clothes
I would iron it (as someone else suggested) and then soak it in cold strong saltwater (just as you do when dying a garment). Afterwards wash in cold water only.
Post By Heidi (Guest Post)
on my shirt (white)
If a regular sharpy pen in put through the wash once will it be removed or faded? Is there a way to prevent that from happening if the pens do?
Post By Trooper autographs (Guest Post)
RE: How to SET Permanent Sharpie Pen Ink into Clothes
Sharpie makes a marker specifically for this purpose- you can find it with the other sharpie markers at the store and it will say "for laundry" on it. It is about $2.00
Post By Liz from Ontario (Guest Post)
RE: How to SET Permanent Sharpie Pen Ink into Clothes
I think I would try ironing the item at as high a setting as the fabric allows/
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