Dec 16, 2002
New Sharpie Metallic marks on dark surfaces making festive holiday arts
and crafts simple, mess free
Bellwood, Ill. - December 16, 2002 - With a ho, ho, ho, Sharpie, the
world's most popular family of permanent markers, today announced that it
is answering the call for a marker that can be used on dark surfaces -
just in time for holiday arts and crafts. Introducing the Sharpie METALLIC
marker in silver, the perfect accent to make the season even brighter.
In addition to offering a signature bold silver line, the Sharpie
Metallic marker eliminates many of the issues associated with most other
metallic markers - such as difficulty controlling the amount of ink flow
and the need for shaking and tip pressing before using a marker. The
latest addition to the Sharpie family provides even ink flow, as well as
permanent and fast-drying silver metallic ink with no mess and no
preparation before use - simply uncap and go.
"It's the perfect time for silver", said Frank Bielec, designer for a
popular, do-it-yourself decorating program on cable television, who also
owns his own arts and crafts business. "These days, more and more people
are looking for simple, cost effective ways to make gift giving more
personal. The new Sharpie Metallic marker - with its bold silver
metallic ink - provides an easy to use, distinct touch that can turn the
most everyday holiday item into something special. As one of the most
trusted names in arts and crafts, Sharpie markers can write on virtually
any surface. I'm sure we'll be seeing lots of crafters coming up with
creative, unique ways to answer, 'How do you use your Sharpie?'"
Bielec says there are almost limitless uses for the new Sharpie Metallic
marker - for holiday or year-round crafting. Try some of these holiday
crafts using the new marker from Sharpie:
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The Write Stuff - Holiday Wrapping Paper and Gift Bags - Personalize
dark-colored wrapping paper with a flourish of silver and a look
unique to each gift you give.
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Endless Ornaments - Commemorate the season by adding life to
traditional green, red, blue, gold or any old holiday ornaments.
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A Glass With Class - Snuggle up to a warm fireplace on a cold winter's
night with a decorative champagne flute, coffee or tea mug.
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Picture This! - Write a note on holiday pictures and cards for the
warmest of wishes.
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Handcrafted Holiday Cards - Transform ordinary cards into attractive,
custom-made greetings.
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Capture The Moment - Put a permanent mark on those holiday memories by
labeling videotapes with the help of the Sharpie Metallic marker.
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The possibilities are endless. Be creative with the Sharpie Metallic
marker and the twelve other colors now offered, including Aqua, Berry,
Turquoise, Lime, Black, Red, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange, Yellow and
Brown.
"We are pleased to bring loyal Sharpie customers yet another signature
innovation," said Chris Heye, vice president and general manager for
Sharpie. "We look forward to continuing the Sharpie brand's tradition of
innovation and customer satisfaction as we introduce more bold, exciting
new colors and products in the months and years ahead."
Initially available in silver fine point, the Sharpie Metallic marker is
non-toxic as approved by the Arts & Crafts Materials Institute. The
Sharpie Metallic marker is available where writing instruments and art
products are sold, in 1-, 2- and 4-packs starting at a suggested retail
price of $1.45.