If a marker or felt-tip pen is not used for a long time, it dries up before it runs out of dye. It can be restored, but for this, the body of the tool must first be opened.
Instructions
Step 1
Most markers have a cap in the upper part, which is held in the body by means of an annular bulge that fits into a recess of the same shape in the body. Sometimes there are several thickenings on the cap and recesses in the body, and then a sufficiently large force must be applied to pull the cap out of the body. Put on clothes that you don't mind ruining, put a newspaper on the table so as not to stain it with dye, then carefully so as not to injure your fingers, pry off the cap with a sharp knife to slightly move it.
Step 2
After the cap gives off, pull it out with pliers. Can you smell alcohol? If so, then this substance is used as a solvent in the marker. Pour a few drops of vodka or pure ethyl alcohol into it, never using methyl or isopropyl alcohol. If it does not smell like alcohol, dilute the dye with water - it was it that was used in this felt-tip pen as a solvent initially. If alcohol is poured into it, the porous nib is quickly deformed, since it is not designed for this.
Step 3
Place the marker vertically with the nipple down, close and leave in this position for a few minutes. Test the tool in action - it should now leave a clear mark.
Step 4
If the pen does not recover, then the reason is not drying, but the dye has run out in the marker. Purchase ink of the same type and color as originally in the marker, open the marker and refill as described above. The use of improper ink can lead to leakage and deformation of the nib. It will be very inconvenient to use such a felt-tip pen.
