Marvy Uchida Team

How to use Puffy Velvet Marker Video

Activating the marker. Do this first.

Remove the cap. Before activating the marker, press down on the nib to release pressure.

Put cap back on and start shaking the marker to mix the contents. Shake for at least 20 seconds or more. This will ensure the contents are mixed well.

Remove the cap. On a scrap piece of paper gently press down on the nib half way until you see the paint flowing down the tip. Do not press all the way down or the paint will flow out too quickly.
Continue gently pressing the nib halfway until the nib fills completely with paint

Test the marker first on a scrap piece of paper or fabric to ensure marker is flowing smoothly.

Using the marker

Once fully activated start drawing on your paper or fabric.
1. Use a crafting/embossing heat tool to puff up the paint. Puffing can be done with either wet or dry pain. The more wet the paint is, the more puffy it will be when heated. For Fabric, if you do not have a crafting heat tool, then an iron can be used. Use the iron on the underside of the artwork. Use caution when handling an iron. Please see heat source in FAQ.

Use a Crafting/Embossing Heat Tool to puff it up.

Use an iron to puff it up.

Apply heat with an iron on the back of the artwork and watch it puff up

FAQ

Not Puffing

Store Marker Horizontally
Shake well
Gently press down on nib to make ink flow.
Scribble on scrap paper or fabric
Use Embossing / Crafting Heat Tool. Crafting heat tool is the recommended option because of the focused higher heat.

Heat source

Crafting/Embossing Heat Tool - Recommended because of its focused heat. Use it on wet or dry paint.

Hair Dryer - Not Recommended because they are designed to disperse heat over a wide area. Not hot enough. A hair dryer will not work to activate puffy velvet.

No Heat Tool Available
For fabric, use the iron to apply heat on the back of the artwork. The ironing method is best suited for flat surfaces such as T-shirts and is not practical for items like shoes. Use the cotton setting on the iron to puff up. Use it on wet or dry paint.

Note: Ironing method works best when used with cotton based fabrics. It will not work with other types of fabrics because of the high heat requirement to puff it up.

Warning: Use caution when using an iron. It is extremely hot.

Materials

Fabric Compatibility Issues - Test on an inconspicuous area or a swatch of fabric first.

Recommend using it on cotton based fabrics like: T-shirts, canvas bags, canvas shoes and denim. Works on paper as well.

Issues

Doesn’t Puff Like the Video
For the best effect, heat while wet. Do not wait 20 minutes before heating. If you prefer a smooth velvety texture, allow the ink to dry for about 20 minutes before heating.