A big hurdle when making stained glass is, the pattern staying on the glass when grinding and handling the glass. Most individuals are taught to cut out their pattern, and then trace the pieces on the glass. This is an inexpensive way to transfer the pattern, and have a master copy you can just use again. The difficulty most people run into is the parker washing off the glass while grinding the class, or while handling the glass. At this point now you are not sure how much of the glass you still have to grind, or even which piece you were working on.
Over the past few years, I have tested several markers. I have even asked the stained glass hobbyist who owns a local shop. The marker she suggested worked okay, but I still had the same issues. A lot of people will suggest a sharpie permanent marker, or metallic gold and silver sharpie markers. I have also used other brands of permanent markers.
So, after all the trial and error, which marker is the best? Sharpie marker but oil-based. The oil-based markers can not be removed with water, and are affected by the grinder less. You can rub your finger on the marker lines (after they have dried!) without them rubbing off. The only war to get the marker off is by scratching it, or wiping it off with rubbing alcohol.
There are several colors of these oil-based markers, and the key is to get a color that can show up on all colors and textures of glass. The most recommended colors are gold or silver. I also recommend buying the fine tip. Not the extra-fine or medium. The reason for this is when you draw the pattern on the glass, you need to grind off all of the markers, so your piece is the same size as the pattern. If you do not do this, then your glass will not fit together right!
I hope this helps a beginner or even someone who has been working at stained glass for a while, struggling with this issue. Down below is an affiliate amazon link to the specific marker!
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