Sharpie Pens and Rubbing Alcohol Muslin Scarf Tutorial
A friend shared a pin she found on Pinterest of combining Sharpie pens and rubbing alcohol.
I tried the technique on paper, then I tried it on a scrap of fabric. I liked it much better on the fabric.
The Stained markers didn’t work very well, meaning they didn’t react much with the alcohol. I guess that is the point, they are made to be permanent.
It was fun watching the Sharpie pens and the rubbing alcohol move through the fibers. Caution: work in a well ventilated area.
I didn’t hem the scarf and I don’t plan to. If you don’t like to sew, this is perfect for you.
Gather your supplies:
- Sharpie pens
- rubbing alcohol
- muslin fabric – I’m using a very inexpensive muslin cut to 15″ x 75″
- eye dropper
- rubbing alcohol
- iron or dryer
- something to protect your work surface – I used Freezer Wrap.
It’s a simple process:
- Draw on the fabric
- Drop rubbing alcohol on marker spots
- Heat set fabric – I ironed fabric when it was dry
- Wash fabric
- Let dry
- Wrap and go!
