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How To Guides for artists and illustrators. We offer help and first-hand experience to guide our readers.

How to Remove Paint Marker

How to Remove Paint Marker

How to Remove Paint Marker Accidentally getting paint marker stains on your floors, clothes, or skin can be incredibly frustrating. You may be sick of spending forever removing just one speck of paint from surfaces. This can seriously hinder the creative stuff...

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How to Get Dry Erase Marker Off Wall

How to Get Dry Erase Marker Off Wall

How to Get Dry Erase Marker Off Wall If you’ve been having a tough time removing dry-erase markers from your walls, you’re in the right place.  The post below outlines some of the quickest and easiest methods to remove permanent marker stains from your...

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How to Get Permanent Marker Off a White Board

How to Get Permanent Marker Off a White Board

How to Get Permanent Marker Off a White Board Have you been struggling to remove permanent marker stains from your dry-erase boards? If so, try out the cleaning methods mentioned below. By the end, you’ll be more assured about how to remove permanent marker ink...

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How to Seal Sharpie on Plastic

How to Seal Sharpie on Plastic

How to Seal Sharpie on Plastic When it comes to using Sharpie markers on a plastic surface, many people struggle to keep the marker ink to stick and remain permanent. This can create a love-hate relationship with art projects during your leisure time. There are...

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How to Remove Dry Erase Marker From Plastic

How to Remove Dry Erase Marker From Plastic

How to Remove Dry Erase Marker From Plastic If you’ve been struggling to remove permanent marker stains from plastic, this post is for you. Below, we’ve outlined the best methods to remove permanent marker stains from plastic materials easily and effectively. By...

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How to Get Sharpie Off Shoes

How to Get Sharpie Off Shoes

How to Get Sharpie Off Shoes Getting a permanent marker stain on your shoes can be incredibly frustrating. A lot of the time, you may end up making the Sharpie marks worse or causing more damage to your shoe materials whilst trying to clean it.  This post takes...

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How to Get Sharpie Off Computer Screen

How to Get Sharpie Off Computer Screen

How to Get Sharpie Off Computer Screen If you find Sharpie ink marks on your TV screens or computer monitors, you’ll be glad to hear that you can completely remove the marker ink stains.  Many parents find that adult supervision is necessary when kids are...

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How to Fix Dried Out Markers

How to Fix Dried Out Markers

How to Fix Dried Out Markers Going to write or draw something with a permanent marker and realizing that it has run out of ink can be frustrating. However, instead of throwing a dried-out marker in the bin, use the methods below to fix them and bring the ink...

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How to Remove Dry-Erase Marker From Clothes

How to Remove Dry-Erase Marker From Clothes

How to Remove Dry-Erase Marker From Clothes Getting dry-erase marker ink on your clothes can be the worst. If you don’t know the best cleaning methods, you may end up making the stain worse and throwing your clothes out. Fabrics are non-porous materials which...

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How to Remove Permanent Marker From Vinyl

How to Remove Permanent Marker From Vinyl

How to Remove Permanent Marker From Vinyl Using a Sharpie marker can be great for art projects and taking notes, however, they can also be the absolute worst if you get permanent marker ink on vinyl floors. If you’ve been having a tough time getting rid of...

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How to Make Expo Marker Costume

How to Make Expo Marker Costume

How to Make Expo Marker Costume Thinking of a costume idea for birthday parties or Halloween can be exciting as it allows you to let your creativity run wild. If you haven't decided on a birthday or Halloween costume idea and you're running out of time, this...

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How to Get Marker Out of Comforter

How to Get Marker Out of Comforter

How to Get Marker Out of Comforter Using a permanent marker is great for a range of things, such as taking notes, writing on surfaces, or drawing. However, accidentally getting permanent ink stains on your white comforter can be a pain. Below, you can read...

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How to Hold Calligraphy Pen

How to Hold Calligraphy Pen

How to Hold Calligraphy Pen Calligraphy pens are fantastic for writing and people enjoy using them as an art form. There’s a lot of skill that goes into using a calligraphy pen and for a beginner, it can feel frustrating. This post outlines the best ways to hold...

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How to Get Marker Out of Carpet

How to Get Marker Out of Carpet

How to Get Marker Out of Carpet If you’ve noticed a permanent marker stain ruining your carpet fibers, you’ll want to check out our quick and effective cleaning methods below. By the end, you’ll be armed with all of the knowledge and tools to easily get marker...

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How to Set Permanent Marker on Ceramic

How to Set Permanent Marker on Ceramic

How to Set Permanent Marker on Ceramic When it comes to projects, such as DIY Sharpie mugs or artwork on a ceramic tile, there are several steps to achieve the best results. You may be surprised to find how easy it is to create dollar store mugs by using a...

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How to Get Sharpie Off Tile

How to Get Sharpie Off Tile

How to Get Sharpie Off Tile Have you been struggling to remove permanent marker stains from your tile surface? If so, this post is for you. Below, we’ve outlined the best methods to remove permanent marker ink from a tile floor and walls. By the end, you’ll be...

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How to Revive Alcohol Markers

How to Revive Alcohol Markers

How to Revive Alcohol Markers Using alcohol markers can be great for taking notes and doing artwork. However, alcohol-based markers tend to run out over time due to how alcohol evaporates faster. It can be annoying when markers dry unexpectedly. If you’re...

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How to Blend Marker

How to Blend Marker

How to Blend Marker If you’re wondering how to blend alcohol markers, you’re in the right place. This post covers the main steps involved in blending alcohol markers so that you can create a smooth transition and improve your artwork.  Making Your Marker...

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How to Dye Your Hair With Markers

How to Dye Your Hair With Markers

How to Dye Your Hair With Markers Are you interested in how to dye your hair without using traditional hair dye? If so, you’ll want to continue reading this post. Unlike traditional hair dye, washable marker dye doesn’t stay in your hair for as long. This is...

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How to Write on Plastic Permanently

How to Write on Plastic Permanently

How to Write on Plastic Permanently Using a permanent marker for writing or drawing on plastic can be great for art projects. However, many people have the issue of getting the marker ink to stay on the plastic surface. Most permanent markers don't include...

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How to Set Permanent Marker on Fabric

How to Set Permanent Marker on Fabric

How to Set Permanent Marker on Fabric If you’re interested in using Sharpie ink to decorate a T-shirt, this is the post for you. Many people have issues when using fabric markers due to how they can’t set the ink right for the Sharpie design to stay permanent....

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How to Use Alcohol Markers

How to Use Alcohol Markers

How to Use Alcohol Markers There are so many different types of fine-tip marker options available that it can seem confusing for a beginner artist. You can choose from water-based markers, oil-based markers, colorless blender markers, gel pens, and more....

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How to Remove Permanent Marker From Stone

How to Remove Permanent Marker From Stone

How to Remove Permanent Marker From Stone If your home includes stone, it can be an absolute pain to remove permanent marker stains. Well, this post includes some of the most effective remedies that you can use to get rid of a permanent marker stain from your...

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How to Shade With Markers

How to Shade With Markers

How to Shade With Markers When it comes to learning to shade with marker drawings, it can feel like a daunting task. Well, you’ll be glad to hear that there’s a technique for improving your artwork with permanent markers to make it more professional and...

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How to Make Sharpies Work Again

How to Make Sharpies Work Again

How to Make Sharpies Work Again Sharpie markers are fantastic for art projects and taking notes, however, permanent markers are also known for drying out sooner than we hope for. You may be pleased to know that there are several ways that you can revive your...

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How to Get Sharpie off a Desk

How to Get Sharpie off a Desk

How to Get Sharpie off a Desk Regardless of how careful you may be when using permanent markers, accidents can still happen. If you’ve got permanent marker stains on wood furniture, such as a desk, this post will help you feel more assured about how to remove...

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How to Get Window Marker Off Car Paint

How to Get Window Marker Off Car Paint

How to Get Window Marker Off Car Paint If you’re struggling to get window marker off car paint, you’re in the right place. The post below details the best methods to remove car window paint, and by following the steps below, you can ensure that you remove window...

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How to Get Crayola Markers Off Skin

How to Get Crayola Markers Off Skin

How to Get Crayola Markers Off Skin Crayola markers on the skin can be a troublesome mess to deal with once the artwork has been finished. So, if you’ve been struggling with how to get Crayola markers off skin by simply washing your hands, you’ll want to check...

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How to Revive a Dry Erase Marker

How to Revive a Dry Erase Marker

How to Revive a Dry Erase Marker If your dry-erase marker has run out, you may be in a pickle while you wait for the new pack to arrive. Well, no need to worry, there are some methods to reactivate a dried-out dry-erase marker.  Check out the post below to...

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How to Get Sharpie off Glass

How to Get Sharpie off Glass

How to Get Sharpie off Glass Using permanent markers can be great for not taking notes and completing art projects. However, permanent ink from Sharpie pens can seem tough to remove if you’re not armed with the right cleaning methods. To feel more confident...

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How to Get Marker Off Wall

How to Get Marker Off Wall

How to Get Marker Off Wall Finding permanent marker stains on your painted walls can be incredibly frustrating, even if they're in the most inconspicuous area. However, you’ll be glad to hear that there are several approaches to removing marker stains that are...

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How to Get Sharpie off Counter

How to Get Sharpie off Counter

How to Get Sharpie off Counter Are you struggling to remove Sharpie stains from your surfaces at home? It can be incredibly frustrating when there are marks on your countertops and you can’t get rid of them, even if they're in the most inconspicuous area. This...

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How to Remove Chalk Marker

How to Remove Chalk Marker

How to Remove Chalk Marker Chalkboards can be fantastic when it comes to decoration or simply taking notes. If you’re into your arts and crafts, you will have likely noticed the increase in popularity of chalk markers.  There are some excellent chalkboard...

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How to Get Your Gel Pen to Work Like a Charm

How to Get Your Gel Pen to Work Like a Charm

How to Get Your Gel Pen to Work Like a Charm How to get a gel pen to work If you're an artist, chances are you've run into the occasional issue with your gel pen not working correctly. Maybe the ink is streaking, or the pen itself skips when you try to use it....

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How to Get Permanent Marker Off of Leather

How to Get Permanent Marker Off of Leather

How to Get Permanent Marker Off of Leather If you're an artist, chances are you've had to deal with a permanent marker at some point. Whether it's accidental or intentional, it can be a real pain to get a permanent marker from leather. But don't worry, we're...

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How to Get Sharpie Off of Metal the Right Way

How to Get Sharpie Off of Metal the Right Way

How to Get Sharpie Off of Metal the Right Way Artists love Sharpies because they make bold, vibrant lines that really stand out. Plus, they're easy to use and significantly cheaper than most other art supplies on the market. However, one downside of Sharpies is...

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How To Remove Spray Paint From Glass

How To Remove Spray Paint From Glass

How To Remove Spray Paint From Glass So, you were out expressing your artistic side with some spray paint, and now you've got paint all over your glass window or door. Don't worry, we're here to help. With a little elbow grease (and maybe a trip to the hardware...

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How to Get Permanent Marker Off a Pumpkin

How to Get Permanent Marker Off a Pumpkin

How to Get Permanent Marker Off a Pumpkin Made a mistake using permanent markers? If you're an artist, chances are you've had to deal with removing permanent marker from a pumpkin at some point or another. Whether you're working on a jack-o'-lantern for...

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How to Get Marker Off Skin

How to Get Marker Off Skin

How to Get Marker Off Skin Markers can be incredibly useful when it comes to artwork and taking notes. However, when you get marker stains on your skin, they can turn from useful to annoying.  If you’ve been having a tough time getting rid of permanent...

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