Can you write on ziploc bags with this? Looking for a good kitchen pen that can write on wet plastic.
1287056
I tried it, mine does on a dry bag but not a wet one. It doesn't write well, but possibly well enough. Watch out the pen point doesn't damage the surface of the bag. I think a marker of some sort might be better for this application.
1847713
Yes, it is not ideal for writing on. Plastic, it's one solid piece, real flat. Just the top is rubbery. I hope that helps. We love ours, it's perfect for my son.
1927874
Their ads say it will write underwater. I don't dive so I haven't tested that, nor have I tested it with extreme temperatures. I can say I'm glad I bought mine and it has not disappointed me in any way. Many have found it works in the rain with "Rite in the Rain" paper. That's good enough for me. I'd be very surprised if it did NOT work very well with a waterproof journal.
1914143
I have written on wet paper and have rubbed it with a wet sponge. The ink stayed and wrote well. The paper gave out before the writing did.
1294747
as long as the object you're writing on is dry, it would write. if there's any moisture on it, it will become all smearey
456529
Yes. You can go to www.ziplock.com for recipes and/or examples. I've not tried this myself as I've only used it for vegetables. So, thanks for asking! I learned something new about this handy product.
647975
I use a regular ball point pen - not the gel type. I let it dry a few minutes.
264252
After reading the response from B. Curtis I would add that although it is waterproof it will not stand up to sharp edges. Mine has a couple small tears from when it snagged on chicken wire (which is needle-sharp) when removing it from the pen. I will be able to easily patch with duct tape & use again.
2009882
It may work. I have written directly with a pen on these bags and it worked just great. I also noticed in the product reviews it seems like some customers had received lesser quality poly mailers so I would look for lcmailers as the seller if they still have some listed, I got fast service from them and my mailers are pretty high quality.
2182187
Yes you would be able to write on the outside. It would have to be with a permanent marker tho.
893726
No, these are just like regular gel pens. You should try wet erase markers or dry erase markers for that.
451590
It works with any of the other similar bags but I have used ziploc bags and find them vastly disappointing compared to the FoodSaver brand. I also have some Debby Meyer vacuum seal bags that seem to be better than Ziploc but I still prefer the Foodsaver as I have not yet had one single bag become unsealed after freezing where it seems the Ziploc bags are constantly unsealed! Not worth trying other brands in my opinion!
1311858
I used a "Sharpie" perm pen and it worked just fine. You can write anywhere on the bag with a dark color pen and it will be visible and clear. No label needed.
75294
Sure! Your pen needs to have ink flow stimulated by some form of "suction". The easiest and gentlest method I've found is to ball up a kleenex and run it very gently with the smooth side of the nib. Just gently "wipe" the nib in a downward motion until you see ink in the kleenex. Then try to gently "write" on the kleenex with the pen. If you get no lines, just keep the gentle downward wipe with the nib and you'll soon get it. Whatever you do, don't use "writing" on paper as a way of making the pen have flow. It's not a ballpoint! You'll wear down your nib which needs inky lubrication to perform well.
2020693
No suggestions on waterproof, not sure if there is one. Not set up as a quill reservoir but refill works cleanly particularly if you refil by the screw reservoir as opposed to through the knib
1306611
I have also tried the Euro Sealer. Both products work well. The Foodaple will seal ziplock bags. It seals any bag, including paper bags and frozen food bags. I would recommend this sealer. The price is great and it works well.
179463
Yes, although it allows water vapor to pass through but not fluid it should accept marker ink with no problem or damage to the material itself. Depending on your preference or application I'd suggest regular permanent ink type markers rather than water based as the water based may wipe off fairly easy.