You can often revive a dried-out marker by soaking the tip in alcohol.
Fixing a Dried-Out Marker
If your marker has dried out and is no longer writing properly, a common method to attempt to revive it involves using alcohol to help rehydrate the ink in the tip.
Based on recommendations, here is the general process:
- Get a Cup: Find a small cup or container.
- Insert the Marker: Place the dried-out marker inside the cup, tip down.
- Add Alcohol: Fill the cup with some alcohol. Ensure that the tip of the marker is submerged in the alcohol.
- Let it Soak: Allow the marker to sit in the alcohol for a period of time. This allows the alcohol to seep into the tip and potentially reactivate the ink.
This method is particularly useful for alcohol-based markers that have lost moisture. The alcohol acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve the dried ink in the nib and draw it back to the surface.
