#70870
March 6th, 2006 at 09:16 AM
|
Member
|
OP
Member
Joined: Oct 2005
|
HOPE I AM IN THE CORRECT PLACE? MY QUESTION.. I PUT MARKERS OUTSIDE AND WRITE THE NAMES ON THEM WITH MAJIC MARKER.. AND THEY DISAPPEAR FROM THE SUN AND RAIN.. (THE WRITING, OF COURSE).. WHAT TYPE OF MARKER DO YOU FOLKS SUGGEST? I HAVE SO MANY LOVELY plants growing, AND NEED TO LABEL THEM ..... THANKS........ DODGE
|
|
|
#70871
March 6th, 2006 at 09:57 AM
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
a sharpie marker with tape over the writing will last a good long while.
|
|
|
#70872
March 6th, 2006 at 10:19 AM
|
Member
|
Member
Joined: Nov 2004
|
aluminum pie plates cut into strips work great for marking plants.use a pen or a pointed stick to put the name on it.it leaves a impression in the aluminum so you can read it.hope this helps you.your friend in gardening.mike57
|
|
|
#70873
March 6th, 2006 at 11:27 AM
|
Member
|
Member
Joined: Feb 2006
|
Yes, the Sharpie Permanent Markers are a must and the printing stays on for a long time. Another thing that I've found works great for a plant marker is to collect the disposable plastic knives when we have a picnic, then I write on the handle and put the other end in the ground. patches
|
|
|
#70874
March 6th, 2006 at 11:58 AM
|
Member
|
Member
Joined: Sep 2002
|
I use exterior paint and paint on small rocks, I got a pic floating around here somewhere. Let me see if I can drag it up.
|
|
|
#70875
March 6th, 2006 at 09:56 PM
|
Official Blabber Mouth
|
Official Blabber Mouth
Joined: Mar 2005
|
I bought a bunch of shims and a wood burner. Now my markers stay marked. But I know what you mean about disappearing ink.
|
|
|
#70876
March 7th, 2006 at 02:34 AM
|
Member
|
OP
Member
Joined: Oct 2005
|
THANKS..EVERY ONE WINS. NOW Jiffemouse. what type of tape? Scotch? MIKE....so clever, aluminum and pen to press on it..... PATCHES...plastic knives.. good idea.. I am using forks for stakes right now.;o) MELON..ROCKS .. REALLY ROCK ME .. WE HAVE MANY. What do you write with> TKHOOPER..What are shims? Explain.. How do you write on them? THANK YOU, ALL THE ABOVE.. GOOD IDEAS INDEED. DODGE
|
|
|
#70877
March 7th, 2006 at 03:01 AM
|
Official Blabber Mouth
|
Official Blabber Mouth
Joined: Mar 2005
|
Shims are pieces of wood that are narrow on the bottom and wider on top. You can ask for them at lowes or home depot. You can get a bunch for very little cost. I wrote on them using the fine wood burning tip. So the came of the plant is burned into the wood. That way I never have to worry about it fading away. I suppose I could have used fancier wood but I have little money and shims are very cheap.
|
|
|
#70878
March 7th, 2006 at 05:06 AM
|
Member
|
OP
Member
Joined: Oct 2005
|
TK SOUNDS GOOD.......NOW MY WOOD BURNER IS BROKE.. lIKE THEY SAY, CAN'T WIN THEM ALL. mAYBE I CAN INVENT A PAINT PEN. TAKE A BASTER AN FILL IT WITH PAINT.......NOW WHO CAN TELL ME HOW TO MAKE IT SMALLER AT THE BOTTOM LIKE A PEN? MAYBE I CAN ATTACH AN ICING TUBE OF SOME SORT .. OR MAYBE A PLASTIC TUBE OUT OF A SPRAY BOTTLE??? tHANKS Tk DODGE IS DREAMING OUT LOUD.
|
|
|
#70879
March 7th, 2006 at 05:24 AM
|
Member
|
Member
Joined: Aug 2002
|
I like the shim idea...I'll have to get me a wood burner. I have the same problem with the ink disappearing. I volunteer at the University garden here and I have access to the machine that writes on metal plant markers, so I made some for my really special plants.
|
|
|
#70880
March 7th, 2006 at 07:02 AM
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
i use clear packing tape. sticks better/longer
|
|
|
#70881
March 7th, 2006 at 08:23 AM
|
Member
|
OP
Member
Joined: Oct 2005
|
Thanks Jiffy
One neighbor puts all the tags into a plastic bag and ties it........eek. I am hunting short cuts......
doge
|
|
|
#70882
March 7th, 2006 at 12:59 PM
|
Member
|
Member
Joined: Nov 2004
|
they make a paint pen or paint marker.they are sold in many stores but the best bet to find them is some place they sell plastic model cars.they will be in the model car paint section.and they come in many colors.i have some here but have never thought to use them to mark plants.guess i will have to give it a try.
|
|
|
#70883
March 7th, 2006 at 11:55 PM
|
Member
|
OP
Member
Joined: Oct 2005
|
Thanks Mike,
I will hunt for a place like that.. I thought we had some here, years ago......But didnt know if they still existed......
dodge
|
|
|
#70884
March 9th, 2006 at 04:55 AM
|
Member
|
OP
Member
Joined: Oct 2005
|
I STORE I SHOPPED AT this store, it had 200 colored cheerio type sticks, for a dollar........i got those , and think I can write on them with pen and pencil.. Hope the dye doesnt run..;o) dodge ..thanks again, gang..(you have a nice place here)
|
|
|
#70885
March 10th, 2006 at 09:14 PM
|
Member
|
Member
Joined: Mar 2006
|
|
|
|
#70886
March 10th, 2006 at 09:34 PM
|
Official Blabber Mouth
|
Official Blabber Mouth
Joined: Mar 2005
|
If it's going to be extravagent I'd think rotary tool and do a cut out for the names and then stain it real nice. If you painted them black they would look like wrought iron. Wouldn't that be cool. But it sure would take some time. Of course it would make a great winter project.
|
|
|
#70887
March 11th, 2006 at 03:56 AM
|
Member
|
Member
Joined: Apr 2005
|
hi,
happened to me also...i guess that s why they call it a magic marker!
thanks for posting this queation.
Franny
|
|
|
#70888
March 13th, 2006 at 12:40 AM
|
Member
|
Member
Joined: Mar 2005
|
A china marking crayon works well and will not fade or wash away
|
|
|
#70889
March 13th, 2006 at 11:18 AM
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
Anonymous
Unregistered
|
Originally posted by Mothman: A china marking crayon works well and will not fade or wash away but be careful with the china markers, they smudge.
|
|
|
#70890
March 25th, 2006 at 08:11 AM
|
Member
|
Member
Joined: Aug 2005
|
I finally found my paint marker (like Mike mentioned). It's called "Brite Mark valve action paint marker," and it's actually paint not ink like a Sharpie, so it really lasts. It says manufactured by Mark-Tex, Olatha, KS. It also has the name Dykem on it. I've been very happy with it.
|
|
|
#70891
March 25th, 2006 at 10:19 AM
|
Member
|
OP
Member
Joined: Oct 2005
|
sandy....
Where did you find the marker/
we used to have some with Paint.. Cannot find one now.. Thanks Dodge
|
|
|
#70892
March 25th, 2006 at 06:33 PM
|
Member
|
Member
Joined: Aug 2005
|
At my local Horrocks; it's a mid-sized family business here in Michigan. They have an incredible plant nursery, gift area and small grocery with unique stuff. Don't know if they have them in PA. BUT - here you go! http://www.durablesupply.com/britemark40.html
|
|
|
#70893
March 27th, 2006 at 07:37 AM
|
Member
|
OP
Member
Joined: Oct 2005
|
Sandra, thanks for the info......Looks like a great item. But no Horrocks store here in Penna. It is even hard to find a Hardware store in our area....Don't know why? I guess walmarts and Lowes have replaced them??????/ I am still looking.......One hates to shop online, because of the postage. Thanks alot. dodge
|
|
|
#70894
March 31st, 2006 at 05:28 AM
|
Member
|
Member
Joined: Oct 2003
|
Over the years I have tried everything from cheap to expensive. This year I decided to use flat rocks and acrylic paint (green). If the name is too long for a rock, I use firewood and paint the name on it. Both work well in my garden as it has been declare a Natural Wildlife Habitat.
|
|
|
|
|