http://www.staples.co.uk/ENG/Catalog/ca ... xedcode=WW

I don't have a decent art shop near me other than the delightfully overpriced Hobbycraft so was wondering if these would be any good?

I really need a white marker as I have just learned how to twist a simple 2 balloon spidy   and I think he would look better with white eyes outlined in black.

Also can anyone recommend a good silver for balloons as I was thinking you could do the spidy in black with the web drawn on in silver and you could have venom.  I am sure someone else will have already thought this one up already but I am new to this    

they are very nice pens but they aint perminent markers so they will rub straight off.

here is a link to sharpie´s thats the pen most twisters use //http://www.staples.co.uk/ENG/Catalog/cat_sku.asp?Description=UK_CL_Permanent+Markers&CatIds=,21763&webid=389040&affixedcode=WW they come i a pack of 8 different colour and there cheaper.


lee

Trouble is there is no white in that set.  I have quite a nice selection of mini sharpies but no white and no silver.

Hi Yvonne,

I use a white marker - Uni Posca - its water resistant. I got it at my local stationers. Its a craft pen.

look here to see what I mean....//http://www.cultpens.com/acatalog/Uni_POSCA_PC-5M.html
I hope that helps.

Danny

I use that white one I dont use it all the time as it will rub off but I use it for the birthday childs balloon to make it look better

Cheers guys.  I have just ordered a white Edings 750 and a silver one too of a guy on eBay.  Just have to keep my fingers crossed they arrive before Sunday as I would really like to use them for my next job.

what did you pay for the edding if i may ask?
as i live in germany and edding is our main marker.
have a look here //http://www.edding.de/86_DEU_HTML.htm sorry its in german but all the colours are at the bottom

so for yourself and anybody else who wants them let me know.


lee

More than I had hoped (but I need them for this weekend  :roll: ).  I think the white cost me £3.50 and the silver was £3.65 with £1 shipping.  I am sure there must be cheaper out there but no time to look this time.

I like these:
http://allenap.stores.yahoo.net/sanmeanstrea.html

come in red, black, yellow and white.

It is a cream style marker kind of like a conte crayon, but dries fast and incredibly permanent. Last a real long time. One will stay in my pouch for 6 months or longer.

Key to keeping it sharp is to draw with the sides for the large fill in areas. All markers will draw over dark balloons and once completely dry (30 -1 min depends how thick you apply) you can sharpie marker over the top of it.