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Grease pencils are used as waterproof markers for plant identification tags. These pencils, made of opaque colored wax encased in rolled paper, have actually been around for decades, used by lithographers and artists to mark corrections on printing plates, hard-surfaced papers and porcelain. Removing grease pencil from smooth shiny garden markers is fairly simple but flat, satiny surfaces may require more effort. If your grease marker won't wipe off easily, there are a number of different methods you can try. more »
Grease pencils are made of wax to allow them to write on surfaces that are normally hard to mark on, such as glass or glossy paper. Their outer covering is made of wood or paper, and they are used especially in making marks for cutting or painting over later on. Different colors are available and they can be used in drawing, as well. more »
Use a grease pencil to mark your area at the beginning of the wet quick method. Learn how to apply vehicle decals and graphics from a professional in this free automotive video. more »
Now that everything is in its place, how will you remember which bin holds what? Whether you use a hand-held, battery-operated labeler, color-coded stickers or even just a grease pencil, knowing what's where in a glance will help you stay organized. more »
Having a shelf for toiletries in your shower is an important part of the overall shower itself. No one wants bottles of shampoos and soaps cluttering up the floor. With a few extras such as a grease pencil and a tile saw, you can have your bathroom shower organized by the end of the day. more »
Creating stained glass windows or painting scenes onto glass often requires transferring patterns onto different types of glass. There are several easy ways to transfer your patterns, even if you're cutting the glass with a wet saw. You can use a permanent marker coated with ChapStick, contact paper, a grease pencil or self-adhesive leading to transfer the outlines of your pattern. more »
Lithographs are prints of an original work of art produced via lithography. Lithography is the process of making prints using an image drawn on stone using a grease pencil. Then, ink with an oil base is applied to the image. Water is washed over the areas without ink to keep it from smearing. A piece of paper containing a high cotton count in addition to the wood is pressed against the stone to reproduce the image. There are ways to distinguish a true authentic handmade lithograph from the fine reproductions. mass-produced today. more »
Making stained glass art first requires a pattern to help you fit your glass pieces together so that your project forms the correct design or shape. You can find patterns for stained glass art online or in your local hobby supply stores. Beginners should choose simple patterns with large glass pieces until they have a better feel for cutting and soldering the glass together. Once you have your pattern, number the individual pieces, make a copy and cut the pieces from the paper pattern. Place the paper pattern onto the stained glass and draw its outline with a grease pencil. Number the stained glass pieces the same as the pattern. more »
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