We received this great email from a teacher in Florida and wanted to share with our customers and fans. "My 5th grade students conducted an experiment to find out which brand of washable markers would perform the best with the caps left off over a period of time."
Like it or not, artwork can spill over to hands, to the table, or on your clothing. Washable or ultra-washable markers can be removed in normal conditions. There are three general types of marker removal methods: alcohol, fats/oils, and abrasives.
Not all markers are the same. Broadly speaking there are five different types of markers: Regular washable, Ultra-washable, Not specified, Permanent, and Special markers (like glitter or metallic).
One of the simplest art lessons for students is to draw doodles around their name. This is an opportunity for them to show their personality and be free with their imagination.
Dried markers doesn’t need to be the end of the markers – you can still use the pigments even after the water has gone. Let’s look at three ways of squeezing every last drop out of your Color Swell markers.
Color Swell sells bulk markers that have a long lifespan, but did you know you can prolong their lifespan even more with a little extra care? With these simple "tips" (pun intended) you should maximize the time between orders and minimize your outlay on art supplies.