What is a good marker to use on fabric that won't wash out?

Question

I want to draw some designs on my jeans. I know that Sharpe markers will do ok at first but they wash out. Even ink pens wash out enough to make an intentional design look faded...and will fade completely over time. I'm looking for an alternative to paint since it's so difficult to get the same detail as drawing...unless there's something I don't know about.

Answer 1

I've always used Sharpe but everything will fade over time, even the original fabric color.

Answer 2

Fabric Markers Walmart

Answer 3

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What is a good marker to use on fabric that won't wash out?

I want to draw some designs on my jeans. I know that Sharpe markers will do ok at first but they wash out. Even ink pens wash out enough to make an intentional design look faded...and will fade completely over time. I'm looking for an alternative to paint since it's so difficult to get the...

Answer 4

If you are only trying to go darker in color, Pigma brush markers should work well on properly prepared fabric (quilters use them a lot, but Michael's sells them in the scrapbook section). If you need to go lighter, you can use DecoFabric Metallic & Opaque fabric paint markers - they work on dark fabric. You get about the same definition from them as from regular Sharpies. I can't remember if I bought mine at Michael's or Walmart, but in case you can't find them locally, Dharma Trading Co., etc. has them on-line. Follow directions for pre-washing, for drying/heat-setting, and for washing your finished product, and you should be fine.

http://www.dharmatrading.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi?query=fabric+markers&quickjumpURL=&quickjumpURL2=

then click on 'DecoFabric'

Have fun!

Answer 5

Read the directions. Some fabric markers need to be heat-set, usually by ironing, to make them permanent. The "wash inside out" is good advice. I also let hand-decorated items drip dry and then just air-fluff in the dryer (without heat) if necessary.

Answer 6

My vote is for the fabric paint pens. They work out great and you can use them on another piece of fabric and then pick up just a little with another brush for your project if you want a really light application. Good luck!

Answer 7

You need fabric paint. Some stores also carry pens which outline your design. Michael's, Jo-Ann Fabrics, Hobby Lobby. Not all stores carry what you need. My Wal-mart does not. Try fabric stores. They carries supplies for those who like to be creative on fabric.

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They're meant to stay, but they will fade over time. Wash them inside out to minimize scuffing, and use the gentle cycle. Use Woolite or other gentle soap, not the ones that advertise that they will remove all markings from your clothes. .

Answer 9

There are permanent markers, but I use fabric crayons that you iron over after you have drawn your pattern.

Answer 10

I have use paint pens without any problems. And they produce the same detail as the sharpie.



Check the instructions before using. Some brands require the paint to be set by using an iron after the paint has dried.



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