Removing permanent marker from sterling silver

[Jamjar]

Hi everyone,

Does anyone have any tips on removing permanent marker (Sharpie) ink from sterling silver? There are a few remnants on some pieces that have just come back from hallmarking and don't want want to risk damaging the hallmark.

Many thanks!

Jayne

[ps_bond]

Meths?

(Or anneal & pickle!)

[Jamjar]

Thanks for the reply Peter. Annealing isn't an option on a couple of the items as they incorporate beads and pearls (the hallmark is on the clasp). Wouldn't annealing damage the hallmark?

[ps_bond]

It shouldn't - I usually anneal pieces before stone setting. Firecoated, of course.

[SilverBouillon]

Rubbing alcohol, or nail polish remover?
Whose two work removing Sharpie from furniture and fabric. (having kids is very educational )

[caroleallen]

How about a radial disk.

[medusa]

I usually give a straightforward polish with rouge, but that might mess up your pearls. if you don't need a mirror shine then a radial disk as Carole says works, but keep it well away from the pearls.

Annealing hasn't ever damaged any of my hallmarked bits and I have been known to solder after getting stuff hallmarked as well.

[Goldsmith]

I use a fibre glass pencil for cleaning marking pen out of hallmarks, one of these; http://www.cooksongold.com/Jewellery...prcode-999-183
It leaves a slight matt finish, but I think that makes the hallmark stand out when the surround is polished up.

James

[Wallace]

you can remove permanent markers with those alcohol hand rubs too. (and mek and acetone - although not advisable) It works on Ballpoint pen marks, come to think of it, for those who scribble notes on their hands.... hhmmmmmmmm, wonder how I know it works

[Tabby66]

nail varnish remover would be my first port of call, followed by (is it called) duraglit (the woolly silver cleaner in a tin??), then a gentle rub with a polishing cloth.