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I'm hoping for an answer too. I pulled one of mine out to use it. I've had it awhile, but never used it much. The big tip still works but the small one is dried up. I store them horizontally too. I'm hoping it can be revived.
You can take a couple drops of reinker and put it on a plastic lid or some aluminum foil or something and then just roll the tip of the marker in the reinker - leaving it there until all the ink is absorbed. The markers last a really long time though so you shouldn't have to reink many. I have had my set for about 6 years now and have only had to reink one marker.
I have done this technique with the new In Colors from Stampin' Up! with blender pens. You need to use about 4 drops of ink per end of blender pen, but then you have In Color markers that way. I use one side of the blender pen for each In Color so one package of blender pens will do all six colors.
Be sure not to overink them in the beginning or the ink with blend down the marker and make its way to the other side of the blender pen where you have another color inked and then both tips of the blender pen will be a mix of the two colors.
This is some information I found on 'reinking' your SU markers. I've never 'reinked' my markers using method #1 so I don't know how well that works.
Re-ink Your 48 Colors of SU Markers:
SU does NOT endorse doing this. It is just something that can be done to extend the life of the markers. You do this at the risk of ruining the marker and thereby having to replace it anyway.
Re-ink Marker Method #1: Carefully and gently remove the wide tip of the marker. Fill a small container with the coordinating color of re-inker. Place the brush tip of the marker that you've removed into the container that has the re-inker fluid in. Allow to soak from 10 minutes to 24 hours depending on how dry the tip was. Add several amounts of re-inker to the barrel of the marker. Re-insert the brush tip into the barrel of the marker. Do so gently and carefully.
Re-ink Marker Method #2: Don't remove the tip from the barrel at all! If you put some ink into a clear film canister and let the marker sit in it for a while, the marker will suck up all the ink it needs. Wipe the tip, replace the cap, and allow the marker to rest flat. This will allow the ink to travel to the small tip as well. It's a lot less messy than Method #1!
Now when I need to 'reink' my SU markers, I just turn the ink bottle upside-down and carefully insert the tip into the ink bottle being careful not to let too much ink come out at once (only one drop at a time). The marker will slowly absorb the ink. When I feel the marker has absorbed enough ink I stand the marker on end with the newly inked side up (in the air) for a day to allow the ink to soak into the marker. Not sure if this the right way to do this, but it works for me and it's not as messy as method number one
How about the blender pens? Mine are getting dry as I use them for watercoloring. How to refresh?
Thanks, Sandy
I've seen this "recipe" before on SCS, but I don't remember where. If my memory serves me, it is a combination of water and glycerin, and you soak the tip in it plus put drops of it inside the pen (just like the reink instructions above). Sorry I don't have more details, but if you search glycerin or refill or something on SCS it's sure to come up. HTH! :mrgreen:
By doing a search, you should be able to find some older threads discussing blender pen refill recipes, etc. I will admit that I tried one of them a couple of years ago, was not pleased at all, and bought a new set of 3 blenders. However, like many others, I was compelled to try! :lol: Good luck!
I love the SU blender pens but when they run dry I refill using the Dove Blender Pen refill bottle. I bought this at a stamping shop years ago and it lasts forever. I just pull out the blender "nib" think and dip it into the new blender fluid for a minute of two. It seems to absorb the fluid and it last again for ages. I have seen a recipe to make your own blender refill but have not tried it. I like the SU blender pens because the "nibs" or whatever you call them don't get "fluffy" or spread out, they stay nice and pointy which helps getting into tiny places.
Thanks for this info! I have only had my markers since February and there are 4 or 5 of them that are dried up on BOTH ends! I store them in the box horizontally and everything...not sure what has happened. I guess I am using them too much! LOL The tips are the brush are frayed too so I cant use it that well either. any tips??
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To refill your SU! markers, just simply open up the marker. Take off the cap from the "brush" end of the marker, grab the marker above the "marker tip" and pull on the plastic part (I have to use my teeth to get it to come off). Then just drop in some refill ink in the tube. After adding refill ink, simple snap the tip back on and the lid. If anyone is confused let me know and maybe I can explain better, or take a picture of the marker tip off. Good luck!
I just put a few drop of reinker in a plastic zip top baggie and stood it up in a small glass then I put the marker in it and zippped it shut around the marker. I left it overnight. It worked very well and no mess and no waste, it uses just a few drops of reinker.
Chris
I came across this blender pen recipe quite some time ago, but can't remember where. I haven't needed to try it yet, so don't know if this is good or not. This is an awful lot of fluid ... maybe the proportions can be reduced by a math whiz, other than me.
1/3 oz glycerin
2/3 oz sterile water
1/4 tsp alcohol
I have not had good results refilling my markers. However, I've only had to try once or twice, because I have had my markers for years, use them often, and they really haven't dried out! I think the newer markers dry out faster than the old ones. I liked the old manufacturer better.
Still, unless you are using your markers with the spritzer tool alot, I don't think they should have dried out the at fast. If the air is dry where you live, I think they may last longer if they are stored in a marker case or plastic stamp case.
The only marker that I need to reink is the chocolate chip one. I haven't used it excessively, but that thing is dry at both ends. I just ordered the reinker, so I will be trying this for sure!
Jessica's link to Julie's tutorial is a big help. I tired it Julie's way - removing the nib itself instead of muscling off the top - 5-8 drops of ink into the chamber - I tap gently while holding the marker straight up and down to help the ink settle down - re-insert the nib - lay the marker flat for a while and they are great again! Thanks ALL!
Jessica's link to Julie's tutorial is a big help. I tired it Julie's way - removing the nib itself instead of muscling off the top - 5-8 drops of ink into the chamber - I tap gently while holding the marker straight up and down to help the ink settle down - re-insert the nib - lay the marker flat for a while and they are great again! Thanks ALL!
Fabulous! Did this work for the small end also? I don't suppose we could take off the small end as easily as the brush end. Most of my brush end markers work fine, but the small end to write with dried up so fast. Thanks!
I've had my markers for years and never had to refill but the new tips are awful and I've had to replace my favorite markers to get a new tip.
I recently refreshed my Marvy markers by spraying a couple of shots of Ranger's ink refresher into the chamber. I couldn't believe it - dead markers are like new. I might get brave an try it on a SU! marker and then I'll have to be prepared to buy a new one if I ruin the marker.
I love the SU blender pens but when they run dry I refill using the Dove Blender Pen refill bottle. I bought this at a stamping shop years ago and it lasts forever. I just pull out the blender "nib" think and dip it into the new blender fluid for a minute of two. It seems to absorb the fluid and it last again for ages. I have seen a recipe to make your own blender refill but have not tried it. I like the SU blender pens because the "nibs" or whatever you call them don't get "fluffy" or spread out, they stay nice and pointy which helps getting into tiny places.
Kathy
Hi Kathy,
Can you tell me who carries the Dove Blender pen refill??? My pens are starting to dry out a bit from multiple use, and I would like to NOT have to replace them if possible. Can you email me @ [email protected], as I am visiting and will not get a "heads up notice" if you just reply to this thread.
TIA, Sue
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Fabulous! Did this work for the small end also? I don't suppose we could take off the small end as easily as the brush end. Most of my brush end markers work fine, but the small end to write with dried up so fast. Thanks!
Hi, Julie Here :mrgreen:
You don't worry about the fine end. When you put the ink in the brush end and lay it flat, the ink goes to both ends of the marker. This is why you need to tore them horizontally and not standing straight up. If you are storing them with the brush end down, then the fine end will not have ink.
You don't worry about the fine end. When you put the ink in the brush end and lay it flat, the ink goes to both ends of the marker. This is why you need to tore them horizontally and not standing straight up. If you are storing them with the brush end down, then the fine end will not have ink.
I have been very careful to lay them on their sides in their cute little case ever since I bought them. I guess I have had them nearly three years though, and replaced a few of them. I will do the refill from now on. Thanks so much!!
Thank you so much to all of you who replied to my querie. I was amazed at the number of replies I received. I am in the process of trying out several of the suggestions. Will let you know if if I'm successful.
I saw a video somewhere with a lady removed the tip of the pen with tweezers, and put some ink in the hole where the tip goes with her refill bottles...seemed like it was the right thing to do...it looked like it worked.
I should have watched that video before I threw out my Brocade Blue marker last month. It went completely dry. Hmm. Live and learn. Will definately try this with some of my other markers that have started to dry out.
For those of you that say you've had them forever and they are still wet, are you using them? Just curious. Seems kind of strange to have neverending ink. I would think if you are using them regularly that they would start to get drier.
Thanks everyone for sharing your tips and thanks Jess for the link to Julie's video on her blog.
Subscribing too! Such a useful thread. I have often fantasized about having in-color pens. I didn't even think about using a blender pen. Thanks, gals, for making my day.
I only have trouble with the very small end of the marker drying out. And yes, thank you for suggesting that they must be kept horizontal. I have done that every since I got them. I put a drop of reinker in one just today. I was able to color with it right away.
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So...how do you refill you SU markers?
Restoring Dried-Up Markers/Replys to my query
