How to refill Neuland markers
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To refill the BigOne markers, you need will two capfuls of ink. For the smaller NoOne markers, you will need one capful. By capful, I mean the round plastic refill bulb that comes with Neuland ink bottles.
A note before we begin: it’s very important to go slowly when refilling your markers and not overfill, because the ink can leak inside the marker. This not only wastes ink, it can make your markers leaky and more difficult to use effectively.
Also, you may want to prep your workspace with newsprint, plastic or other material in case of any stray ink drops (or an all-out ink explosion). For instructions on a DIY Refill Box to hold your markers as you refill them, see the bottom of this post.
Here is the step by step refill process:
- First, remove the cap from the marker you are going to refill.
- Remove the cap from the ink bottle. New refill inks come with both a black plastic cap, and the refill tool.
- Screw the refill tool firmly onto the ink bottle, making sure it is snug so it will not leak or spill.
- Position the marker upside down, i.e. nib facing down. (On the bottom of each marker, you will see a refill hole.)
- Turn the ink bottle upside down, squeeze the bulb so it fills with ink.
- Turn the ink bottle right-side up, remove the bulb (which is now filled with ink). The refill tool has a dropper needle that you will insert into the bottom of the marker.
- Insert the dropper needle firmly into the bottom of the marker. Slowly squeeze the ink into the marker. Don’t rush!
- For NoOne markers, you are all set. Leave the marker facing nib-down, uncapped, for a few minutes so the ink can settle inside the marker, before replacing the cap on the marker. For the larger BigOne markers, repeat steps 5-7 one more time. Then leave the marker facing nib-down for a few minutes before replacing the cap on the marker.
Don’t leave the markers open too long as they will begin to dry out. 3–4 minutes is enough after each refill, then replace the cap on the marker and store in your kit.
Pro tip: When refilling Outliner markers with permanent ink, which can be a bit sticky when it dries, you may want to rinse the refill needle with warm water after each refill so it doesn’t get clogged. Store it separately and replace the black plastic cap on the ink bottle.
These steps are explained in the video below by Brandy Agerbeck:
And you can see a similar process here, along with some extra tips and info on caring for your markers, explained by Renatta Algalarrondo:
For more seasoned or advanced practitioners who are interested in experimenting, maybe mixing custom colours and working with whiteboard (dry-erase) inks, check out this interview with Kelvy Bird.
Bonus! How to make a DIY RefillBox. This is useful for placing your markers upside down after refilling so the ink can settle.
You will need:
- A small to medium cardboard box (at least 10 cm high)
- Scissors or an X-acto knife
- A pencil
- Optional: white glue; strips of kraft paper or brown kraft paper tape
Trace marker caps to create marker-sized circles with pencil. (Roughly 2.5 cm in diameter for BigOne markers, 2 cm for NoOne markers.) Depending on the size of your cardboard box, you can make as many opening as you wish, just make sure to leave enough space between them. Cut out the circles with scissors or X-acto knife.
It’s better for the openings to be a little too small, rather than too big, so that the markers can sit snug without falling through.
If you want to reinforce the edges or resize the circles slightly, use kraft paper strips or tape. Insert a marker into each opening to test the size. Rotate the marker a few times inside the opening to create a round opening.
Inside the box, if you wish, you can add reinforcement by inserting an extra piece of cardboard (sized to the height of the box) and fixing it in place with glue or tape.
Versión original de este artículo en español: https://facilitacionvisual.com/c%C3%B3mo-recargar-plumones-neuland-49c2d14d931a
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