Haha..How great is this!? To know I am not the only one who is anal about my pens,pencils,paint pens and markers is such a relief..I’m here to tell ya the struggle is real..lol
I find storing paint pens tip down is a huge disaster as the paint tends to drip down and when I take the cap off, I am often standing there with paint all over my clothes and or project..Usualy both..Ugh..So tip up with them..If they dry out or get gummed up, just gently remove the felt tip, don’t wiggle it, gently pull straight out..Place in a cap full of fingernail polish remover for a minute or two then rinse it with warm water..You’ll be able to see the difference..If the paint needs rejuvented then simply unscrew it and place ONE drop of remover inside the tube,rescrew..Gently replace the filter..Sometimes it’s necessry to flip the tip..It’s ok..Just snip the tip to a point if ya want..Then make sure to shake for at least a minute thrn gently push till the paint is flowing again..WooHoo..Rejuvenated Paint Pen..They can get costly especially for our wonderful art teachers and parents of many rugrats so fixing them is so much cheaper.
Gel pens need to be stored horizontal so the air dont mess with the flow.
I have found that dipping my tips in wax,candle wax usually,and always replacing the caps helps to keep the ink from gumming up my tips..And protects my ball rollers..But if they do get gummy just run under warm water and then make circles on a piece of paper unitl it loosens..It may take a few rotations to get it unstuck.
Markers with their tip dipped in warm water for a few seconds then stored tip down is an amazing color bringer backer.. You can also remove the back then remove the color filter and drip a couple drops of water on both of the ends..Roll the filter on a paper towel to remove excess water and replace.Wait an hour or two before using them tho..Takes time for them to refill with color.
If you have freyed tips then simply gently snip the fuzzies off..Using a nose hair trimmer works great.
Seems like I am writing a book here..lol..Seriously Amanda they prolly dont care..But then again a rejuvenated pen of any kind is cash saved..And if it happens to be your favorite pen then it can be a ‘Oh happy day’ when it’s saved from the infamous file 13..
Time for some seriousness..Why ever in the world would anyone store pencils tip up.. I guess its ok to run with scissors now too.. Spells disaster if my opinion counts..I find a sponge cut to the specs of the bottom of the cup not only cuts down noise but also protects the tips of all your writing tools.
ok tutorial over..Hope this helps and saves those perfectly useful supplies from being tossed out..After all we have enough unecessary trash as it is..Have a good day and remember it takes more facial muscles to frown than it does to smile!!
Felt tip pens like whiteboard markers, Sharpies, and highlighters are best stored with the tip down so the felt does not dry out. Rollerballs and ballpoints should be stored upright so they don't leak or get gummy at the point. BIC Cristal pens are the exception, they are indestructible.
Should pens be stored flat or upright? Certain types of pens should be stored horizontally, while others should be stored vertically. Fountain pens (when inkless) and brush pens should be stored horizontally, while other types of pens should be stored vertically with the tip facing down.
Some people would think to store them upside down for the ink to stay in contact with the felt tip fibers and not dry them out. However, you also run the risk of the ink leaking, leading to spillage that could ruin your crafting space and the supplies you stored alongside them.
Rollerballs and ballpoints are best if they are stored upright so they don't leak or get gummy at the point. Gel pens seem to be okay stored either up or down.
Break the well-ingrained habit of storing pens right side up for the “felt tip exception.” Items like markers, sharpies, and highlighters should be stored upside down to prevent them from drying out. Keeping the ink in contact with the felt tip fibers might help your writing utensil last a bit longer.
When air gets inside the cartridge, it makes the ink dry up and for ballpoint ink, which is already quite thick, this will typically clog it completely. To avoid getting air inside the cartridge, make sure when storing your pen that you retract the nib or cap the end.
You can use a presentation case, pen case, drawer, or shelf. If you think of not using your fountain pen every day, it is recommended to clean the pen before storing it. Otherwise, it may not write well when you take it out for use. Filled fountain pens may become dry if they are stored for a long time.
Ballpoint pens contain a viscous oil-based ink and, because of this, ballpoints should be stored vertically with the tip pointing downwards — a pen pot works well for this purpose; these are available in all shapes and sizes to suit your desk and décor.
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