Sharpie Permanent Markers are so versatile I wonder how I ever got along with out them. The markers come in a vast array of types, tip sizes and shapes, and assorted colors providing countless uses. The Sharpie marker ink is fade and water resistant and dries quickly. So versatile is this fantastic group of permanent markers, there is practically no project you cannot accomplish.



There are different types of Sharpie Permanent Markers made for specific projects. There is one marker made for labeling cd's and another family of markers designed for creating flip charts.

One type of Sharpie markers is actually paint markers. You can even get a Sharpie Permanent Marker with a retractable top with no cap to misplace and no mess. There is also the variety of Sharpie highlighters in various colors. Whatever your writing project, there undoubtedly is a Sharpie Permanent Marker that will do the job well.

Many of the Sharpie markers come in a mini size for portability. They can be carried in your pockets or purses. The mini-Sharpies are equipped with a cap ring for attaching to a key chain, golf bag, backpacks, or even attached to a belt loop.

Common Uses for Sharpie Permanent Markers

I use the Sharpie highlighters when I am reading to mark points of interest. Sometimes I use more than one color in order to make note of certain phrases for different projects. For example if I just want to focus on the point I use a yellow marker. If I want to utilize the point in an article or a web idea, I mark it in pink for quick referencing.

Sharpie laundry markers are great for labeling my granddaughter's clothing and book bags. With a Sharpie permanent marker I label her lunch boxes, toys, books and whatever she carries out of the home.

When going to pot luck dinners and family get togethers I use my Sharpie marker to label the food containers. Also in the kitchen I use a Sharpie permanent marker to label frozen foods with the product and date.

In the office I use a these permanent markets for addressing envelopes and packages. I use a fine point for the envelopes and a medium for large packages so the print is larger and clearly read. The markers are smear proof and not apt to be smudged if dampened in bad weather.

On holidays I like to use different colors for signing cards and addressing envelopes. For example, at Christmas I might use red, green and the metallic silver and at Easter it would be purple, pink and yellow that I would choose. Using the colors on gift packages also lends a festive look.

My granddaughter loves the many colors of the Sharpie Permanent Markers for art projects. She is quite the artist and the water-based Poster-Paint Sharpie markers are safe for children.

Not So Well Know Uses For Sharpie Permanent Markers

Sharpie Permanent Markers can be an invaluable tool for all kinds of household repairs and save you money. If you shop yard sales and flea markets you will no doubt have brought home furniture or household assessory for a bargain. Perhaps the item has a paint scratch or is faded in spots. No worries, Sharpie Permanent Markers to the rescue. With the wide assortment of colors available you can match almost anything.

I once repaired worn spots on a beautiful rattan dinette set by utilizing two marker colors. I had purchased the set at a considerable discount because there were some faded areas. I dug out my magic Sharpie markers and was able to repair the flaws by using a black and dark brown marker together to blend the colors. The repair was so well matched I have yet to find the retouched areas.

Picture frames are another item I regularly repair with Sharpie permanent markers. At estate sales I often find exquisite frames. Generally the frames will be faded or worn. I whip out my collection of Sharpie markers and make my repairs. Again these touch-up jobs are barely perceivable.

What you can touch up with Sharpie permanent markers is an almost endless list. I have touched up porcelain candle holders, furniture, pottery, leather belts and purses and even nicked and faded areas on my favorite shoes.

Cloth items can be colored, and repaired with Sharpies. I once ruined a leopard upholstered seat cover with bleach splatter. It was a very unusual chair and I was in tears, as I thought it to be ruined. In desperation I reached for my faithful Sharpie markers and worked at the leopard spots with black, tan and brown colors until I was able to repair the seat so well I am the only one who identifies the corrected spots.

Without a doubt, I would be totally lost without my markers. I buy them in packs of ten or more so I have enough colors on hand for quick touch ups. I think of my markers as my doctors bag for household mishaps. I totally love and recommend Sharpie Permanent Markers for art, writing, office and household projects. For a nominal investment you will have a simple but efficient tool.

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