How to Refill Dry Markers

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How many times have you had to stop drawing or writing at the screeching sound of the dry tip of a "dead" marker?If you feel like your markers don't last long enough, don't worry;it is possible, in fact, to bring them back to life (even if temporarily) with one of the following tricks.Regardless of the type of marker you are using (water-based for coloring, for transparencies or permanent), the solution is often very simple, such as wetting the dry tips for a few minutes.
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Water-based markers

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  1. Step 1 In una ciotola versa circa 240 ml di acqua calda.
    If your water-based markers have dried out, this simple trick could bring them back to life.Start by preparing a small container with hot or boiling water.In the subsequent stages, the water will penetrate the dry tip of the marker allowing it to write again.
    • Remember it's not fundamental whether the water is hot or boiling, cold water works too.However, because ink spreads more quickly at high temperatures, hot water works faster.
  2. Step 2 Metti i pennarelli nell’acqua con la punta rivolta verso l’alto.
    First of all, remove the cap and then immerse them until the felt tip is completely submerged.Leave them in this position for about 5 minutes.Some of the ink will drain into the water, but this is completely normal.
    • As previously written, this method is only suitable for water-based markers.If you are unsure of the ink formulation of the ones you have, check the packaging (if available).As a general rule, keep in mind that water-based markers are used for coloring and drawing (children's ones), although there are exceptions for high-quality products that are purchased by experienced artists.
  3. Step 3 Aspetta che i pennarelli si asciughino su uno straccio.
    Remove them from the bowl and dab the tips with a cloth to remove excess water.Finally, place them on the rag to dry.You need to wait long enough for the ink in the felt to no longer be diluted with water, but not to the point that the marker dries out again.
    • The time required for this stage varies, but often takes up to 24 hours.The best thing to do is to check your markers every few hours by trying to write on paper to test the quality of the ink.
    • Be aware that the rag will get some color on it.Even if these are water-based markers, it is not always easy to eliminate the stains they cause, for this reason it is advisable to use an old worn cloth that you don't mind ruining.
  4. Step 4 Una volta finito, rimetti i cappucci sui pennarelli.
    When they are dry and write again, you can put the caps back on the markers.If you omit this step, you will find them dry again within a short time.In fact, closing the markers with the cap allows the felt of the tip to retain humidity, so as to last as long as possible.
    • If you lost your cap, don't worry;you can temporarily replace it with a small piece of cling film and a rubber band.Additionally, you can also create stronger caps by wrapping a piece of tape around the tip of the marker (with the glue outward) and then another piece on top of the first one (this time with the glue inward).
  5. Step 5 In alternativa, usa poche gocce di aceto.
    This is also a home remedy for dry markers that have water-based ink.You have to put them in a bowl empty with the tips facing down and moisten each with a drop or two of white vinegar.Allow the markers to absorb the liquid for a few minutes before drying them as described above.Don't immerse them in vinegar as if it were water, just a few drops are enough.
    • To use only minimal amounts of vinegar, you can pour a little into the bottle cap and then use a small stick (like a skewer) or an eyedropper to moisten the markers.
  6. Step 6 Valuta di iniettare l’acqua nel corpo del pennarello.
    The last tip for trying to "resuscitate" a water marker requires a thin, long and sharp needle like that of hypodermic syringes.Fill a syringe with water and then insert the needle directly into the body of the marker through the tip.Slowly inject a small amount of liquid allowing air to escape as the water takes up space.When you have added no more than 1ml of liquid, let the marker sit on an old rag for some time before using it (as described above).
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Method 2
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Transparency markers

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  1. Step 1 Fissa il pennarello alla fine di un lungo spago.
    Tracing paper markers don't use the same type of ink as water-based ones or school ones, so to revive them, just moistening the tips isn't enough.On the contrary, you must make sure that most of the residual ink reaches the tip.To get started, wrap a long string around the body of the marker.Secure it with heavy duty tape.
    • In the next step, you have to use centrifugal force to force the ink to flow towards the tip.Centrifugal force, simply put, is the force that pushes a rotating object outward, away from the center of the circle.In our case, the centrifugal force will push the ink towards the tip of the marker.
  2. Step 2 Fai ruotare il pennarello attorno alla testa come se fosse un lazo.
    First check that the cap is well inserted and locked onto the tip of the marker:if it came off, ink would splatter all over the room.Grab the other end of the string and start spinning the marker over your head, the tip should be pointing towardsexternal of the circumference and not towards the center.Do this motion for about a minute or two before trying the marker.
    • Check that there is enough space around you and that there are no obstacles.Although the chances of injuring yourself with this method are very low, there is always the risk of breaking the marker or accidentally hitting someone, perhaps in the eye.For all these reasons, take the necessary precautions.
  3. Step 3 In alternativa usa delle pinze per ruotare la punta.
    If the previous method doesn't work, grab a pair of pliers and move on to this other technique.Grasp the soft, felt tip of the marker with the pliers and pull it outward.In most cases it should come off without too much difficulty.At this point, if theother end of the felt pad has a similar shape to the tip, turn it over leaving the latter on the outside.The marker should write again.As the ink soaks the dry end of the tip, you can repeat the operation and reuse the original end.
    • It's worth wearing gloves and protecting your work area with an old rag when using this method.Although very rare, there is always the possibility of ink splattering from the marker once the tip is removed, so it is best to protect yourself from stains that are difficult to remove.
  4. Step 4 Come ultima risorsa, acquista dell’inchiostro di ricambio.
    While effective, the methods described here only work if there is some ink left in the marker.For markers that are completely used up (both the tip and the inside of the body are dry) it is worth buying some ink to "refill".
    • Replacement ink is available at office supply stores, stationery stores and even online.It is a rather cheap product, no more than a couple of euros for a small bottle of ink.
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Method 3
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Permanent markers

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  1. Step 1 Immergi le punte dei pennarelli in alcol denaturato.
    With this method, most permanent markers with dry tips can write again and it is a similar solution to that described for water-soluble ink markers.Start by filling a small container with denatured alcohol, for example just the cap of the liquid bottle is enough.
    • You don't need a lot of alcohol, just enough to submerge the tip of the marker(s).Filling the bowl completely (as you did with water) would just be a waste.
  2. Step 2 Lascia che i pennarelli si asciughino con il loro tappo.
    After soaking the tips for a few minutes in rubbing alcohol, you'll notice a small amount of ink has dissolved into the liquid.Then remove the markers and close them with their caps.Place them in a pen holder or cup with the tip facing up and leave them undisturbed for 24 to 48 hours.At the end of this period, the marker, if it still contains some ink, should write again.
    • Rubbing alcohol evaporates much faster than water, so you don't have to let markers sit without their caps like you would with water-based ones.If I did this, the markers would dry out again within a short time.
  3. Step 3 Valuta di usare l’alcol avanzato come inchiostro.
    If the alcohol you dipped your markers in has diluted some of the ink, you can try using it as ink for other art projects.Alcohol-based inks are quite effective at coloring materials such as metal and those surfaces that are unable to absorb other paints.For example, if you want to personalize staples, simply dip them in the alcohol left over from soaking the markers.
  4. Step 4 In alternativa, puoi iniettare l’alcol o l’acetone direttamente nel corpo del pennarello.
    Just like with water-based ones, you can put the thinner directly into the felt.The only difference lies in the type of liquid.Permanent markers are usually based on denatured alcohol or acetone (the active ingredient in nail polish remover), so inject about 1 ml as described in the first part of this tutorial.
    • Read the list of components found in the ink on the marker packaging if you are not sure which liquid to use as a thinner.
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Advice

  • Avoid leaving markers uncapped, otherwise they will dry out very much.
  • Don't buy so many markers at once.Experiment and choose the brand that best suits your needs.
  • Buy quality markers, even if they are expensive.The ones you find on sale in “everything for one euro” shops could prove to be a bad choice if you want them to last a long time.Also get the ones that don't dry out when you forget to put the cap back on.This way, you won't have to constantly buy them again.
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Warnings

  • The tips in this tutorial do not work for all brands of markers.If you're not getting results with yours, maybe you should change your method.
  • When using the spin method for dry paint markers, first check that the cap is tightly closed and locked onto the tip.If it were to open, you would splatter the entire room with ink.
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Things you will need

  • Markers
  • Caps for markers
  • Very hot water
  • Cloth
  • Bowl (for water)
  • Rope
  • Tape
  • Pliers
  • Denatured alcohol/Acetone
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