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felt pen for signing fused work
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 4:40 pm
by gemhuyck
I am wondering if anyone has come across a felt pen that can be permanent after firing. I am looking for an easy way to sign my fused glass. Using a diamond instrument is just too labor intensive.
Re: felt pen for signing fused work
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 5:26 pm
by Brad Walker
Silver Sharpie won't burn off.
Re: felt pen for signing fused work
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:21 pm
by Morganica
You can buy an electric/battery operated engraver pen that's much easier to use--if you rub a little Sharpie marker over the marks, you'll get a very legible, fine line that stays.
The metallic Sharpies will stay after firing, as Brad said. Dykem markers will, too. The only thing I don't like about them is that they make rather thick lines for smaller objects like jewelry, and I've had them flake a bit if they were on the outside of the glass where the piece saw lots of wear (as in jewelry). With a little advanced planning, though, you can overcome that.
Re: felt pen for signing fused work
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:33 pm
by Peter Angel
Brad Walker wrote:Silver Sharpie won't burn off.
What color does the silver sharpie fire to?
Re: felt pen for signing fused work
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 9:40 pm
by Brock
Fuschia, of course . . .