Recently, there was a question on a list serve about pens or paints that will write in white on fabric. I have used a white pen on my quilt labels for the past few years and really like the contrast of white on colors. Plus, I keep having problems with my printer and fabric, so using my own writing is easier.
A follow up question to my post about the
Signo white Uni-ball pen was about its water resistance. I decided to check it out, since art quilts aren't meant to be washed, and I had no idea of its water resistance.
Here are photo's of my test. The first two are the "before" washing, and the second two are "after" washing. I don't see a difference:
I went over each letter a couple of times because the fabric does soak up some of the ink. It works great on dark paper as well. It would be great if they would make it in a larger pen size.
Your post came at the perfect time for me as I have been needing a white pen for fabric and didn't know which one to purchase. I won't be washing my art quilts either but its good to know how the ink holds up.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to know too - this means we can use it on the front of the art quilt and even if something is splashed on it, the ink will not be effected.
ReplyDeleteNow, if only I had decent handwriting! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanne, that was a good test. I love your neat writing.
ReplyDeleteLinda
Very useful information, thanks! I'm amazed that the signature stayed put!
ReplyDeleteYes, I was very glad to find these pens. The white looks really sharp against a dark fabric.
ReplyDeleteGreat info to have Jeanne.
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting about it!
Cher
Thank you for the very useful information and the experiments :-) The problem I have with the Signo white uni-ball is that I need to write a lot of text and it would not be possible to go over each letter again. I would need a pain that is not sucked in by the fabric, I guess. Any ideas are welcome!
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