We have entered an era where we all need to wear face masks. With that being said, it’s not like you want to go out and buy new ones all the time. If you can, it’s more fun to decorate your own. This Sharpie Art Watercolor Face Mask idea will even get your little ones excited about wearing masks again.

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Sharpie Art

There have been many times I picked up Sharpie markers and wasn’t sure what to do with them. However, I’ve been paying more attention to Sharpie Art lately. With the thought of using a Sharpie to create art,

I started getting creative and using it on this mask. As you can see, the result was fabulous, and now I can’t wait to see what else I can make with a Sharpie!

Materials for Sharpie Art Watercolor Face Masks

If you are going to wear a mask, it might as well be one you enjoy. This Sharpie Art Watercolor Face Mask is where it’s at.

The kids enjoy making the masks and wearing them. Lately, Sharpie Art has become a huge sensation. Here is what you’ll need to make your watercolor face masks right at home.

A cloth mask (I use Hanes, which can be bought at Wal-Mart or most local grocery stores)
Sharpies
Rubbing Alcohol (90% works best, but 70% dollar store brand will work as well)
A medicine dropper or syringe (most CVS or drug stores will give you one/two for free)
A cup to stretch the mask over
A rubber band to hold the mask in place

How to Care for Sharpie Art Creations

After you’ve made this amazing creation, you may be wondering how you can take care of it. Have no fear—it’s really easy.

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I prefer to hand-wash these types of creations because it helps them fade less. When you use permanent ink on fabric, you may be wondering HOW it stays on. Let me give you a few tips.

Applying a clear coat over the design can help protect it from future damage. Allow this clear coat to dry for 24 hours before wearing or washing.
Every time you wash Sharpie art, it’s going to bleed, and there isn’t much you can do about it.
If you wash the fabric BEFORE you complete any creations, you may prevent any shrinkage, which is so lovely!

Don’t throw your Sharpie art creations in with any other clothing. You should treat it with care and always air-dry it!

Choosing Sharpie Marker Colors

What colors do one use whenever they are doing Sharpie Art? Remember that the colors you choose can reflect your personality or your preferences. You don’t have to use several colors; you can use just one. It’s all a matter of choice!

I love using a variety of colors:

Blue
Green
Blue
Gold
Silver
Purple
Pink
Yellow
Black
Grey

As you can see, there is a variety of colors that you can use, and they all look super fabulous. If you get the chance to try out this type of art, do it!

Draw on your mask with Sharpies (non-brand permanent markers work as well)

You may also find that stretching the mask over a small serving dish works well, too. Once you’ve drawn your picture, stretch it over your cup and hold it in place with a rubber band.

Add rubbing alcohol to a small cup, then transfer it to the syringe. Slowly push the syringe until the alcohol disperses onto the mask, where you want it to ru.n

When you are finished, place the mask outside in the sun or in a warm place to dry for approximately 4 hours.

After the mask is dry, rinse it under water and let it dry. Always make sure you are air drying this fabric because the heat could damage the bright colors!

What is Sharpie Art?

If you’re new to Sharpie Art or making art with Sharpie pens, this section is for you. Using a fine-tipped Sharpie marker, you can create designs and then fill them in. There really isn’t anything fancy to it! It’s just a matter of being creative and using that creativity on fabric.

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Are Sharpies Good For Art?

If you have a bunch of Sharpies sitting around, you may be wondering whether they are suitable for art. Of course, they are!

Anything you can make bright artwork out of is a hit. You’ll find out that Sharpies are fun for art. I love the smooth feeling of making this type of art. What about you?

Sharpie Art Watercolor Face Masks

This project is a great way to promote mask safety and involve you teens and kids in making adorable masks they will enjoy wearing in public. They can have pride of ownership when they wear something they have designed. This would be an easy, fun craft for any age.

Materials

A cloth mask (I used Hanes)
Rubbing Alcohol (90% works best, but 70% dollar store brand will work as well)
A medicine dropper or syringe.
Rubber band to hold mask in place
Sharpies
A cup to place under the mask

Instructions

Draw on your mask with Sharpies (non-brand permanent markers work as well)
You may also find that stretching the mask over a small serving dish works well too.
Once you’ve drawn your picture, stretch it over your cup and hold it into place with a rubberband.
Add the rubbing alcohol to a small cup and gather it into the syringe
Slowly push the syringe until the alcohol disperses on the mask as you want it to.
When you are finished, place the mask either outside in the sun or somewhere warm to dry for approximately 4 hours.
After the mask is dry, rinse it under water and let dry.

Notes

What is Sharpie Art?
If you’re new to Sharpie Art or making art with Sharpie pens, this section is for you. Using a fine tipped Sharpie marker, you can make designs and then fill them in. There really isn’t anything fancy to it! It’s just a matter of being creative and using that creativity on fabric.

Are Sharpies Good For Art?
If you have a bunch of Sharpies sitting around, you may be wondering if these are good for art or not. Of course they are! Anything you can make bright artwork out of, is a hit. You’ll find out that Sharpies are actually really fun for art. I love the smooth feeling of making this type of art. What about you?