I found out something about my markers last night and really about all acrylic markers really. Did you know that if your marker is dead, dried out or stained from other colors, you can wash them and they come back to life? I didnt. Maybe you all know this but I thought this was a great solution. Some markers that I thought needed replacing came back to life like Lazarus. I am super happy right now lol. Just though I would share this with anyone else who didnt know. have a great day everyone!
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That’s such a great discovery! Saving you from having to replace them.
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I was genuinely more happy than it deserves lol
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Did you just add water? I have a few acrylic markers that are dried up and I want to try out your trick.
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I ran the tip under the faucet and rubbed the tip with my fingers till clean and wiped it off till dry and it worked immediately. Hope it works for you!
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I don’t know either, just like you. Thank you for letting us know.
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Wow really? I had to buy a whole new pack for one market lol
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I did’t know that. Thank you I shall give it a shot. I was throwing out a few when I haven’t even use It yet.
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That’s where I was!! I googled it and tried it out and it worked for me!
I didn’t quite understand, haha.
So you just wet it again and that’s it?
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This is a great tip. I already knew because I looked it up myself. I let the tip soak in lukewarm water for a moment, then rinse it out and squeeze it gently, dry it briefly with a paper towel, and the tip is as good as new 
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I just got it wet again…yep pretty simple lol
@Grey74 i bought acrylic markers of amazon i thought mmmm they dont last long but ill give your tip a go for sure !
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What a great tip…it’s a pain when 1 pen is dead and you have to get another kit. I will try this hack right now. Thanks.
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Hope it works for you! It did for mine.
That’s awesome to know. Did you just run it under the tap?
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Yep that’s it. A couple of them I also rubbed the felt tip until it was clean
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Thanks for sharing this tip! I’ve never tried it before but now I know if I ever have a dead acrylic marker.
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Grey74, this is such a gem, thank you for sharing it! Bringing dead acrylic markers back to life like Lazarus is honestly the most satisfying little crafting miracle. That is the kind of clever save that makes project day even happier, and I know lots of members will love this tip.
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That’s super cool to know. I have never tried that before.
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