Marabu pens

[Marsha]

Has anyone used these Marabu pens before??  I got some and don't know if you use them after you have fused or what!!

[JudyK]

I have not, but I found this on their site:

   
Marabu-Glas Painter
Colourful glass designs –
Glass painting without oven fixing

For totally original tableware.
Design your own glasses and vases – however you choose – cheerful and colourful or refined and dainty.
Using Marabu-Glas Painter, glass objects can be easily painted without the bother of oven fixing. The high-gloss glass painter is available in different standard and fashion shades which can also be used in combination with Marabu-Glas. Because of the diverse tip widths, any motif turns out well. Fine details, outlines and lettering are drawn with the Fineliner, rich paint applications to the entire surface are possible with the brush tip, and other kinds of painting are achieved with the universal tip.
Give your table a very personal touch and create your own collection of glassware – using Glas Painter from Marabu.

   Simply paint, allow to dry (3 days), finished!
   Dishwasher-safe without oven fixing (maximum 50°C)
   Diverse paint tips: brush, Fineliner and universal tips
   Water based, odourless and lightfast. For children from 6 years on

Here’s how it’s done:
The glass should be cleaned with a scouring agent and a small sponge first. Afterwards it should be wiped with Marabu-Cleaner or White Spirit so that it is dust and grease-free.
Fix the motif in the glass.
Before use, shake the Glas Painters well with the caps closed. Press onto the tips repeatedly until the ink is visible in them.

Now you can paint the motif.
After use, close the cap firmly (until it clicks). Store in a horizontal position!
Remove the motif and allow the glass to dry for at least 3 days. Now the paint is dishwasher-safe at a maximum 50°C.
 

[Becki]

Haven't used them but I've read that they have to be baked in the oven to make them permanent.  Did you get them at Slumpy's? They tell you how to use them there.
http://www.slumpys.com/SlumpysStore/product_Marabu_Painter_Pens_FPEN-7735-7750VGH13575VGH662VGH866VGH16VGH866.aspx

[Marsha]

Thanks Judy and Becki!    I put a small bit on some glass yesterday and fused it.... the "ink" disappeared!

[Alan]

50°C is only 122°F - not all that warm for a dishwasher - they usually run to about 180°F in the drying cycle.

[Graham]

50°C is only 122°F - not all that warm for a dishwasher - they usually run to about 180°F in the drying cycle.

Yup!! 50 C is only halfway between ice and steam. Not hot at all (Unless it's in the hot tub)

[Marsha]

Thanks fellas!  Right now I'm wishing I was a better "drawer", 'cause I want to do some snowflakes!!

[JudyK]

Every snow flake is different, but they all have 6 arms. Start with the six arms and make similar branches coming off each arm. You'll do fine.

Here is a geometric base to build them off of.

[JudyK]

Here is the grid I used. And a few branches, always reaching out. Can add diamonds and squares for fun too.

Have fun!

[Marsha]

Thanks Judy!!

[JudyK]

It's snowing here right now and they are perfectly formed big snow flakes. Pretty ones. I tried real hard to take photos of them for you, but my camera refused to focus on them. Growl! I have had this camera for 6 years and I still have not figured out how to make it do micro photography. I know it can. Oh well, I tried 

[JudyK]

Found these on my camera. Not perfect, but you can see a few branches. Not often the flakes are this big.