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phill
Veteran user
Connecticut
355 Posts
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Posted: Jul 7, 2003 9:06am
As the title of the post would suggest, what brand of marking pen have you found to be the best to add details to balloon sculptures?
Typically I use "Sharpie" brand pens, but have had the trouble of them rubbing or flaking off after the balloon deflates a bit.
Thanks in advance for the help.
peace,
phill
Scripture, Sculptures & Surprises!
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RiffClown
Inner circle
Yorktown, Virginia (Previously Germany)
1582 Posts
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Posted: Jul 7, 2003 10:56am
I also use the Sharpie brand markers. If you're going to deflate to put inside a clear, then I'd recommend using the Sanford brand Dry-Erase markers. The Ink in those doesn't rub off as badly when deflated.
Rob "Riff, the Magical Clown" Eubank aka RiffClown
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japanjazzy
Regular user
Crestview, Florida
139 Posts
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Posted: Jul 7, 2003 9:47pm
I remember about 3 to 4 months ago this subject came up. You may want to do a search and get the inputs from there. I also use the Sharpie. I know that if they deflate the ink gets wet again but I like the quality of the pen plus most of the times it only deflates long after the time I gave it away and I have never had anyone come back and complain. I get many repeat customers since I have been working at the same restaurant for over 4 years.
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Ron Reid
Inner circle
Phoenix, Arizona
2677 Posts
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Posted: Jul 10, 2003 9:26pm
I use the Jumbo Sharpie or the Chisel tipped Sharpie. You can get them both at Walmart. They make nice, big thick lines.
Ron Reid
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Jewls
Veteran user
Michigan-USA
359 Posts
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Posted: Jul 11, 2003 9:25pm
The Expo II Dry erase markers work well and come in many colors... The painters fine white pen works great on dark colors too. Takes a bit more dry time. The Pexmapaque white has a wide and fine tip and works well too. These are available at craft and art stores.
Jewls
www.Jewlstheclown.com
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Neale Bacon
Inner circle
Burnaby BC Canada
1723 Posts
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Posted: Jul 28, 2003 4:10pm
Qualatex has come out with a line of balloon markers in black and a number of sparkly colours.
I have found they work really well.
Neale Bacon and his Crazy Critters
Burnaby BC
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BarryRice
New user
Indianapolis, IN
88 Posts
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Posted: Jul 31, 2003 11:02pm
Has anyone tried any kind of white marker? I was thinking that maybe one of those white out pens might work for this. Just curious. 
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Jewls
Veteran user
Michigan-USA
359 Posts
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Posted: Aug 4, 2003 2:12pm
Barry,
As posted above I have had good luck with these.
The painters fine white pen works great on dark colors too. Takes a bit more dry time.
The Pexmapaque white has a wide and fine tip and works well too. These are available at craft and art stores.
Jewls
www.Jewlstheclown.com
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