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Waterproof Marking Pens for English Method

by Cathy O.
(Saint Cloud, Florida)

I want to try the English method - tracing patterns onto my glass instead of cutting out individual pattern pieces. I currently use the Sharpie markers and they work well until wet. I would like to know if there are any markers that are a little more water proof/resistant? Any help would be appreciated.

Answer

Some people rub Chap Stick over the lines, or there is a product, Mark Stay 2, made specifically for keeping pen lines intact through grinding and sawing. It's available from most online stained glass suppliers.

Other than that, I don't know of any marker that's waterproof, but you could use a paint pen. Zig Painty Markers and Pens are available from most craft stores. The paint does hold up through grinding.

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Waterproof Marking Pens for English Method

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Nov 05, 2009
 Marking Pens
by: Kathleen

Hi,
I've been using the following pens and haven't had any probs with them.They are available in OZ.
Staedtler, Lumocolor permanent 318 0.6mm
The mark doesn't get washed off when using your grinder.
Hopes this helps
Can't remember the name of the company I got them from but if you google the above info you should be able to find a supplier
Oct 31, 2009
 Markers
by: Cassandra

Hi there, I've just been doing a search on markers. Not sure if anyone has used this particular one and whether it does do what it says it will. Identi-pen. Apparently it is waterproof and rubbing alcohol is the only thing which removes it. Now to find one in Australia :)
Oct 30, 2009
 Answers Right on the Mark
by: Anonymous

She just hit on exactly what we were told. We just bought a glass saw. In the reviews everyone complained that it throws so much water that you lose your pen marks. It came with the wax that she spoke of and they recommended a paint pen if I didn't like the wax. Just wanted to confirm that the info you get here is so on the mark every time. Listen to what she says. Love this site!!!!!

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