felt pen for signing fused work

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gemhuyck
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felt pen for signing fused work

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I am wondering if anyone has come across a felt pen that can be permanent after firing. I am looking for an easy way to sign my fused glass. Using a diamond instrument is just too labor intensive.
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Silver Sharpie won't burn off.
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You can buy an electric/battery operated engraver pen that's much easier to use--if you rub a little Sharpie marker over the marks, you'll get a very legible, fine line that stays.

The metallic Sharpies will stay after firing, as Brad said. Dykem markers will, too. The only thing I don't like about them is that they make rather thick lines for smaller objects like jewelry, and I've had them flake a bit if they were on the outside of the glass where the piece saw lots of wear (as in jewelry). With a little advanced planning, though, you can overcome that.
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Brad Walker wrote:Silver Sharpie won't burn off.
What color does the silver sharpie fire to?
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Fuschia, of course . . .
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