It is the worst thing when you need a Sharpie and haven’t used them in a while, and you just need one to write the label on a package. Although it is very frustrating, the answer can quite simple really, and you won’t have to go to the store to buy another one if you use this simple tip. When I found this video tutorial by Crazy Russian Hacker, on YouTube, I was so happy to find an answer to my dilemma. All you need to fix a Sharpie is a little patience and so rubbing alcohol.

Materials For Reviving A Dry Sharpie:

• 91% rubbing alcohol
• An eyedropper
• 2 small pairs of pliers
• An old Sharpie marker

Directions:

In this video tutorial by Crazy Russian Hacker, on YouTube, you will learn how to revive your Sharpie or any other magic marker. You begin by using your two pairs of pliers to grip the Sharpie, then twist in opposite directions to get the Sharpie apart.

Then, you will squirt 91% rubbing alcohol onto the dry Sharpie wick until it is wet again.

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This is a really cool hack that can save a lot of money that you would spend on new Sharpies.

How To Revive A Dry Sharpie