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Turning washable markers to permanent markers?
Please help me out here. I drew an awesome picture and decided to use washable markers from Rose Art. I figured they would do nicely on the paper. The problem now is that when I color with the washable markers, after time, or with exposure to sunlight (or heat source), the color will fade away. I know that with penciling, there is a spray you can use to prevent the pencil marks from being smeared (sort of like turning the pencil drawing into more of a ink) so I was wondering; is there a similar method that can be done with washable markers?
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- The ZLv 61 decade agoFavorite Answer
Golden makes an acrylic varnish which won't wet the ink. It dries very fast and is applied in layers to be effective. It can even be used for inkjet and lazer prints which are at least as water soluble as the Rose Art markers. It also contains a UV filter which should help with the color loss. It is available in gloss, matte, and satin finish.
The stuff for pencil work is called 'Workable Fixative" and helps prevent casual damage. It is not permanent and finished work should be coated with a permanent fixative or varnish.
I would suggest that you scan your washable work into your computer and make prints from the scan, coat your original with the Golden varnish and stash it in a dark place, and start using good - permanent markers like Prismacolor, Letraset, Pentel and Copic.
Source(s): Art supply retailer. - KristenLv 45 years ago
They're called "Washable" markers for a reason. Just throw 'em in the bathtub and they'll be fine. No one got their kids taken away because of washable markers. Stop freaking out, it's what kids do! When my brother and I were little, we drew all over each other, the walls, AND the furniture. And now why don't you do the ADULT thing (if that's possible) and apologize to your ex for being a you-know-what!
