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“Washable” in our STABILO stationery context means that our ink can be washed out of most of textiles (Cotton and Polyester), but not skin!
Products from the category “washable” are e.g. power, power max, Cappi and products in the category “super washable” are e.g. Trio A-Z, Trio Scribbi, Trio Jumbo.
The difference is the washing temperature:
The above mentioned STABILO coloring fibre-tip pens are labeled as child toys, recognizable through the CE (UKCA) marking on the product. That means those products fulfill all regulations from the EU (and UK) regarding safety for toys. There is no harm caused by our product if used as intended: Drawing and writing on paper and not writing on skin.
- Washable ink: 60°C
- Super washable ink: 40°C
The above mentioned STABILO coloring fibre-tip pens are labeled as child toys, recognizable through the CE (UKCA) marking on the product. That means those products fulfill all regulations from the EU (and UK) regarding safety for toys. There is no harm caused by our product if used as intended: Drawing and writing on paper and not writing on skin.
That is the reason we do not recommend using these products on skin, body or face areas. These products are not cosmetics products and therefore not tested to meet such requirements. However, there is no danger to a child’s skin if our products occasionally comes into contact with it.
The STABILO coloring fibre-tip pens (e.g. STABILO Pen 68, power, power max, Cappi, Trio Scribbi, Trio Jumbo and Trio A-Z) are labeled as child toys through the CE (UKCA) marking on the product, which means they fulfill all regulations from the EU (and UK) regarding safety for toys.
There will be no harm caused by our product if used as intended: Drawing and writing on paper and not writing on skin. This is the reason we do not recommend using these products on skin, body or face areas.
These products are not cosmetics and therefore not tested to meet such requirements. However, there is no danger to a child’s skin if our products occasionally come into contact with it.
This depends very much on the pen, the color used and the surface affected.
With the STABILO woody 3 in 1, the colors can be removed from glass, for example, quite easily with a damp cloth. On clothing, this becomes more difficult depending on the fabric. Here you can first try to dab off the color with a damp microfiber cloth until the fabric no longer gives off any color. Then wash at the temperature specified for the fabric. It may be possible to pre-treat the stain with bile soap or special stain sprays. However, not all fabrics are suitable for this and traces may remain.
Basically, the colors erica and violet are worse to remove than others.
The special feature of brush pens is their flexible brush tip. By varying the pressure, they can be used to change the width of the stroke when writing, drawing or painting. A lot of pressure results in broad strokes and a lot of color. Little pressure, on the other hand, results in thin lines and little color on the paper.
Conventional wax crayons are also well-suited for younger children's first attempts at painting because they are easy to handle and already release color onto the paper even with little pressure. This means that even children with not yet well-developed motor skills can quickly achieve success and thus enjoy painting. The colors are also intense, even on dark paper.
In addition, there are multi-talented wax-based crayons such as the STABILO woody 3 in 1, which can also be used in a variety of other ways:
- it paints on window panes, lunch boxes, mirrors, CDs and blackboards
- it can be easily wiped off glass surfaces.
- it can be painted with water and the colors can be rubbed together
- it is also suitable for scratching techniques, frottage and also for stencil techniques
- the lead has eight times as much color as a normal crayon, which makes for extra-long painting fun
- its robust 10 mm lead withstands even the wildest children's rooms.
Yes, the colors of STABILO FREE Acrylic can be mixed before drying, directly on the respective surface. They can also be blended with water until dry.
The most suitable is special watercolor paper, which is very absorbent and on which the colors can be painted well.
Leather:
Being a “natural fibre”, leather usually takes on colourants very easily. Thus colourants soak into the leather and do not just remain on the surface. Colour stains are, therefore, almost impossible to remove. Only the abrasion method (using a mild scouring powder or, even better, a scouring milk) may have a chance of reducing or removing any stains. The abrasive effect of the scouring product does, however, damage the surface of the leather somewhat. You should, therefore, be very careful when doing this and, when finished, treat the spot with a leather care product (dubbin or something similar).
Clothes:
The ink in these STABILO products can be rinsed out quite easily. Our ink laboratory recommends that you treat the stain with plenty of water. You should add normal hand-detergent to the water, provided that this is suitable for the material. You should do this as quickly as possible, because the longer the ink has to dry, the more difficult it is to remove.
Clothes can easily be washed in the washing mashine at 40°C together with normal washing powder. Please ensure that the textiles can be washed in a washing machine at the recommended temperature.
On furniture or wood flooring:
It is best to wipe the stain immediately with a slightly damp microfibre cloth, until the ink is removed as much as possible. If the ink cannot be removed this way, then carefully rub the stain with a damp cloth and a scouring agent for kitchen and bath. Please be careful not to damage the lacquering of the material. If the spot has turned dull, try to bring back the shine of the spots with a car polisher containing no abrasives.
For untreated wood, the ink is usually absorbed by the wood like aqueous stains and thus it is unfortunately very difficult or hard to be removed. Depending on how deep the ink has penetrated, polishing with an abrasive pad / sandpaper could be successful. It should be noted that the colour of the wood may change and may have to be re-sealed or waxed.
On walls (plastered or painted):
Unfortunately, these stains cannot be removed without residue any more, they must be painted over by wall paint. Please dab the stain first with a slightly damp microfibre cloth until no more ink gets detached from the wall.
Caution: When using a too wet cloth, the stain will enlarge.
Then the spot must be primed with a sealing primer (DIY store / Painter shop). This procedure is intended to avoid ink to dissolve from the stain through the damp wall colour and then to migrate through the wall paint to the surface and thus to become visible again.
STABILO wants to promote learning to write and has therefore developed the EASY Start family for left- and right-handers. However, since only about 20% of the world's population is left-handed, the demand for products with this feature is much lower than the demand for products for right-handers.
Accordingly, the number of left-handed products sold in specialized stores is significantly lower than the number of right-handed products. Therefore, it is neither economical for the retailers nor for us to offer the left-handed versions in the same variety of colors as we do for right-handed products.
In order to be able to offer as many customers as possible their favorite color, all versions are subjected to intensive target group tests.
Special note for STABILO woody 3 in 1:
We would like to point out that although the STABILO woody 3 in 1 is aquarellable (water-soluble), it cannot necessarily be washed out. This very much depends on the type of fabric and woody color) Quite often misleading information is given, even in specialist shops, or the facts are simply mixed up.
Unfortunately, in particular the colors 370 (erika) and 385 (violet) permeate many surfaces more strongly (including radiator paint and skin).
STABILO woody 3 in 1 colors can be wiped off smooth surfaces (e.g. glass) with a damp cloth. If traces are still visible, put some standard liquid scouring agent on a soft damp cloth and rub them off. To remove color residues from skin you could also use pumice stone as it rubs off the upper layer of the skin and therefore reduces the coloring.
Please note: Generally spoken all STABILO woody 3 paints on porous (e.g., wood) and also soft materials and surfaces (e.g., rubber boots) are bad or not washable. Please understand that we do not assume liability or guarantee for this.
Coloring pencils on skin:
The pencil has not been developed for cosmetic purposes and should therefore not be used as make-up (usage on skin) or for coloring hair.
If the color cannot be completely removed from the skin using a damp cloth, we recommend using standard hand cleaning paste for strong stains, or a facial scrub (which is less likely to irritate delicate skin). Alternatively it could also help to use a pumice stone to rub off the upper layer of the skin and therefore reduces the coloring. As skin can be irritated by this, you should rinse with clean water immediately after and apply moisturising cream to the skin.
Coloring pencils on material:
With intense staining, dab with a damp micro-fibre cloth until no more color comes off the material. Then wash the material at the appropriate temperature.
If necessary, pre-treat with ox gall soap or special stain sprays (caution: this is not suitable for every material, please observe instructions on/in the pack!). Traces may nevertheless remain, depending on the type of fibres or mix of material.
Coloring pencils on leather:
Dab with a micro-fibre cloth until as much color has been removed as possible. If traces of color can still be seen on smooth leather, try carefully rubbing on a little liquid scouring agent for kitchen and bathroom with a damp cloth without damaging the finish.
Coloring pencils on radiators:
Radiator paint is a special type of paint which is subject to strong changes in temperature and therefore contains a high level of plasticisers to prevent the paint cracking. The plasticisers do not leave the paint with a hard, smooth surface, but make it easier for coloring pencil pigments to be absorbed. Swift action is called for here!
The marks left by the coloring pencils should be wiped or dabbed away immediately with a damp cloth. If traces remain, rub them away using a damp cloth and standard liquid scouring agent for kitchen and bathroom.
Coloring pencils on furniture or wood flooring:
It is best to wipe the stain immediately with a slightly damp microfibre cloth, until the ink is removed as much as possible. If the ink cannot be removed this way, then carefully rub the stain with a damp cloth and a scouring agent for kitchen and bath.
Please be careful not to damage the lacquering of the material. If the spot has turned dull, try to bring back the shine of the spots with a car polisher containing no abrasives.
For untreated wood, the ink is usually absorbed by the wood like aqueous stains and thus it is unfortunately very difficult or hard to be removed. Depending on how deep the ink has penetrated, polishing with an abrasive pad / sandpaper could be successful. It should be noted that the colour of the wood may change and may have to be re-sealed or waxed.
Coloring pencils on walls (plastered or painted):
Unfortunately, these stains cannot be removed without residue any more, they must be painted over by wall paint. Please dab the stain first with a slightly damp microfibre cloth until no more ink gets detached from the wall.
Caution: When using a too wet cloth, the stain will enlarge.
Then the spot must be primed a sealing primer (DIY store / Painter shop). This procedure is intended to avoid ink to dissolve from the stain through the damp wall colour and then to migrate through the wall paint to the surface and thus to become visible again.
We hope that these tips help with the removal of the marks and must point out that we can accept no responsibility for damage resulting from the actions described above.