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Label pen

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Chrissy1
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Label pen

Post by Chrissy1 » Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:00 am

I was given two amazing labels to choose from, from a wonderful member here. I was wondering what everyone uses to write on the label? It was recommended that I use a pigma pen but haven't found one yet. Thank you
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norwich
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Re: Label pen

Post by norwich » Mon Mar 02, 2009 3:58 am

Pigma pens are the best. Be sure to stabilize the label on freezer paper before you write on it.
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Joannequilts
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Re: Label pen

Post by Joannequilts » Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:34 am

I have a set of Pigma pens that I bought at JoAnn's several years ago with a coupon! And Norwich is right about the freezer paper (thanks for the reminder!!!).

Joanne:0)
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mic-pa
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Re: Label pen

Post by mic-pa » Mon Mar 02, 2009 12:08 pm

Pigma pens can be purchased at places like AC Moore or Micheals in their art supply aection. I bought mine there a few yrs back. Once you get them keep them in a plastic baggie sealed and they won't dry out. I have had mine for over 8 yrs. Marge
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SharonG/FL
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Re: Label pen

Post by SharonG/FL » Tue Mar 03, 2009 2:31 am

Marge, Thanks for the tip about putting them in a baggie!
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mic-pa
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Re: Label pen

Post by mic-pa » Tue Mar 03, 2009 7:36 am

Your quite welcome Sharon. Marge
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sewbug
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Re: Label pen

Post by sewbug » Wed Mar 04, 2009 1:47 pm

You can use a gel pen and heat set it with an iron. It won't wash out. I have a table runner I used gel pens to color some of the fabric print and it has been washed many times and the color is still bright.
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Chrissy1
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Re: Label pen

Post by Chrissy1 » Thu Mar 19, 2009 1:22 am

I bought a pigma pen but it seems very very thin, almost like writing with a needle. Did I buy the right thing? They had what appeared to be different sizes but I wasn't sure which to pick. A quilt a lady made our grandson has a wonderful signautre with just her name and the date she made it and it is readable and doesn't look like hen scratch. HELP, please!!!!
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Cathy32078
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Re: Label pen

Post by Cathy32078 » Thu Mar 19, 2009 2:36 pm

Chrissy I use the pigma pens. I think I get the 05 size. It will say on the end of the cap. Works well. I heat set it with the iron afterward. Hope this helps.
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elmwoodgirl
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Re: Label pen

Post by elmwoodgirl » Wed Apr 29, 2009 2:12 am

I think that I have ruined a couple of my pens. Like a fool, I wrote on an unused drier sheet and the softener stuff has clogged the ink from coming out now. Should I just toss the pens or is there a way to clean off the tips?
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