Q. CAN I USE ON FABRIC, TERGAL OR COTTON? CAN IT RESIST THE WATER, CAN I WASH IT?

A. Thank you for your question and interest in BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers. BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers can be used on surfaces such as metal, plastic, photos, foils, coated paper, oily and damp surfaces. They are not recommended for use on fabric surfaces.

Q. Could you please tell me if there is any way to refresh a BIC Mark It marker? cap was loose on the pen , thank you

A. Thank you for your question and interest in BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers. The best way to refresh the marker is to recap it. After several hours it should work again.

Q. Hi Linda-
If I want to decorate wine glasses...are there any issues for "food safety" and if not, how should I instruct a gift recipients they should clean them?
Thanks (I'm thinking anniversary gift)

A. Thank you for you question. BIC Mark-It™ permanent markers can be used on glass surfaces and we recommend you hand wash the glasses in warm soapy water.

In addition, BIC Mark-It™ permanent markers were only designed for use on non-food surfaces and we have not tested this product for use on food surface items. Therefore, when decorating a wine glass that will be used to drink out of we recommend decorating only the base and stem.

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Q. Can the BiC Mark it permanent markers be used on rubber stamps or will it permanently stain the stamp?

A. Thank you for your question and interest in BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers. Yes BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers can be used on rubber stamps. To remove the permanent marker once your project is complete, please use hot, soapy water.

Q. Here is my question...I make wall plaques and door hangers with the permanent markers, however b/c the tile is glazed the marker tends to come up. Do you know of a product I can put on top to keep it to stay with out making it run? Everything I've tried makes it run.

A. To protect your craft projects made with BIC Mark-it™ Permanent Markers, use a tough water based polyurethane made for indoor/outdoor use that you brush on. Delta Ceramcoat® makes a polyurethane called Satin Exterior/Interior Varnish™. It protects indoor and outdoor projects made with BIC Mark-it™ Permanent Markers and prevents all 36 colors from “bleeding”. Should you decide to use a water based polyurethane, please be sure to follow the directions and heed any warnings provided by the manufacturer.

Q. Do your beautiful markers work for cotton and/or silk to color before quilting?

A. BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers can be used on surfaces such as metal, plastic, photos, foils, coated paper, oily and damp surfaces. They are not recommended for use on fabric surfaces.

Q. can I use the "mark it" markers to label a cd or dvd disc? Since there are no acids in the ink is it safe to not damage the data?

A. We do not recommend writing directly on a CD with a BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Marker. However, you can place a label over the CD and then write using a BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Marker on that label. Should you decide to place a label over your CD, please be sure to follow the directions and heed any warnings provided by the manufacturer.

Q. I'm wondering if I should store my Bic Mark It Ultra Fine Point Permanent Markers with the cap up or the cap down. I don't see anything on the site or package that suggests either way. Which will make the markers last longer?

A. Thank you for your question and interest in BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers. BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers can be stored either cap up or cap down.

Q. Are the new BIC Mark-Its alcohol ink? I bought some and was told by the retailer that they are an alcohol ink marker.

A. Thank you for your question and interest in BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers. Yes the markers are made from an alcohol-based ink and are acid free, meaning there is no added acid or measurable p.H. Furthermore, The inks used in the BIC® Mark-It Permanent Markers have undergone a toxicological review by Duke University Medical Center Occupational Health Service under the ACMI (Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc.) certification program for art and creative materials

Q. Are the Mark It pens safe to use on skin for temporary usage? Can writing on skin with a mark it cause any harm? Is the ingredient xylene in this product?

A. Thank you for your question and interest in BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers. The inks used in the BIC® Mark-It Permanent Markers have undergone a toxicological review by Duke University Medical Center Occupational Health Service under the ACMI (Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc.) certification program for art and creative materials. This review considers both the acute effects (from skin contact, ingestion, and inhalation) and the chronic health effects of these inks. Duke University bases its review on the guidelines set forth by the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission).

BIC makes every effort to ensure the safety of its writing instruments, through programs such as the one described above. We ask that our consumers use our products properly and use them as they are intended to be used. BIC Permanent Markers - and in fact, Permanent Markers in general - are not intended to be used on the skin. Each Permanent Marker contains a small amount of ink and, when used as intended, exposure to ink is minimal. There are no anticipated health effects from BIC Permanent Markers under normal use conditions. If you have additional questions regarding toxicity, please contact your physician or local poison control center.

Q. Hi, I can't afford the Copic markers and have seen demo's online for substituting the Bic markers. The lighter colors are darker than some copics like pinks for skintones. Is there a white Bic marker available that can be used to blend out and lighten some of the colors?

A. Thank you for sending us your question, as well as your interest in BIC Mark-It Permanent Markers. Unfortunately, we do not currently sell a white BIC Mark-It Permanent Marker.

Q. I want to know do you have free pattern for decorative coasters? Let me know it. Please send me an email as soon as possible.

A. Thank you for your question and interest in BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers. We actually just started adding stencils with our crafts and do not have a pattern for decorative coasters at this time. We will be adding additional St. Patrick's Day and Easter Stencils in March--please click here for new designs.

Q. What are BIC Mark-It’s made out of of?

A. Thank you for your questions and interest in BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers. The ink in a BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Marker is made from an alcohol-based ink, however the ingredients are proprietary. In addition, the ink is also acid-free meaning there is no added acid or measureable pH.

Furthermore, the inks used in the BIC Mark-It™ Permanent Markers have been reviewed and approved by the toxicologist at the Duke University Medical Center Occupational Health Service under the ACMI (Art & Creative Materials Institute, Inc.) certification program for art and creative materials.