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Revive Permanent Markers With Rubbing Alcohol

Do you keep a bunch of dried out Sharpies wasting space in your pen holder? DIY blog The Art of Doing Stuff suggests you can often revive a permanent marker by soaking it in rubbing alcohol.


October 3, 2011
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Repurpose An Old Marker Into A Permanent Ink Remover Pen

Nail polish remover is a great way to remove ink from permanent markers, but not everyone keeps it on hand, especially in the workplace. Instructables user Candymanproductions shows how you can make a permanent ink remover pen by adding nail polish remover to a dried-out highlighter or other marker.


September 13, 2011
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A Dry, Non-Bleeding Highlighter

Did you know there’s such a thing as a dry highlighter that doesn’t bleed through pages and won’t give you a highlighter fume headache?


September 3, 2011
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Revive Dead Ballpoint Pens With A Lighter

If you ever have a pen that just won’t write, a bit of heat can get it working good as new again.


June 3, 2010
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DIY Moleskine Pen Holder

If you’d like something pretty to keep your pen and notebook together, here’s how to make your own cheap pen pocket for your notebook.


April 8, 2010
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The Tiny Ohto Petit-B Pen Fits Comfortably In Your Pocket

Like to keep a pen handy but don’t want to look like you’re carrying an office in your bulging pockets? The Ohto Petit-B compact wallet pen fits easily in your pocket — and even in the fold of a wallet.