How Do You Make Two-Color Solid Paint Markers?
Paint markers are effective art supplies that permanently decorate a wide variety of materials and mediums. Unfortunately, at most art suppliers the markers are expensive to buy individually. Save money and have fun by creating do-it-yourself two-color paint markers when a full spectrum is not necessary. Thoroughly wash a 6-inch length of 1-inch diameter PVC piping with soap and hot water. Allow to air-dry completely. Do not use a rag or paper towel to dry, as this will leave behind lint and residue that may clog the marker. Using a small amount of plaster or other molding compound, create a thin wall halfway through the length of the PVC piping. This will separate the two colors of paint so that each one comes out of a different end. Allow the molding to dry overnight. Alternatively, a piece of cut plastic or rubber may be glued in place to separate the two ends of the marker. Be sure that the wall is free of holes and leaks. Holding the PVC piping over a drain or sink, pour a small a
