Tricks of the Trade

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This group offers helpful tips for maximizing your collecting experience! This group is geared towards in-person autograph collecting. Posts in this group have the potential to be included in future 'Tricks of the Trade' columns in the magazine.
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Paint Pens vs. Markers

by Louis Becerra

Sep 17, 2009

Hi everyone,

I'm soliciting inputs for an upcoming column regarding paint pens vs. markers. From my experience in the past, I always tend to use paint pens whenenver possible since they are not as susceptible to fading as Sharpie. I also tend to shy away from silver Sharpies since about 99% of the silver sharpies I have tried in the past do not work well. Anyway, I'd like to hear from some of you regarding your own experiences with paint pends and markers, and maybe some tips you have for others when using these items. Thanks!
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    Jessica

    I know this is an older thread, but any help would be appreciated. I am going to an autograph session this Saturday. I have a photo print that I am getting signed. Will a Decocolor Paint Marker work? Should I get the broad point or medium point?

     

    I was worried because it said it contains Xylene, which is not recommended for some types of paper. Thank you for any help!

    Jan 25, 2011

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      Sarah

      I see this is an incredibly old post, but I hope someone still checks it.  :-)  I am the captain of a Relay for Life team.  Every year at our relay for life event we have a chair auction.  This year I am getting the chair signed by our Hockey Team.  I want to seal it afterwards, so I know I cant use a sharpie.  Is a paint pen going to be ok to seal?  or do I have to use a certain kind of clear coat?  thanks in advance!

      Mar 23, 2011

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        Lisa Meyer

        The best pens I have found are  'Garden Markers'  they are fast drying, waterproof and contain ultraviolet filters for maximum fade resistance. These pens are xylene free which makes them environmentally friendly. Furthermore, they write on wood, plastic, metal, glass, porcelain and many other materials.  you can find them at the link below.

        Click Here GARDEN MARKERS

        Jul 19, 2016