Magic White Pens
The white pen is the activator used throughout the instruction sheet to reveal hidden writing, change color, erase marks, and help build the 3D effect.
Step-by-Step Guide
Magic Pens Instructions
Read how to use Magic Pens for color changes, eraser effects, secret messages, 3D art, airbrush play, and stencil fun in one easy guide.
Pen Guide
Match the pen number before you start
The original sheet starts by showing the three core pens. Once kids know which number belongs to which pen, the rest of the Magic Pens guide becomes much easier to follow.
Color Change Pen
Use the color change pen first, then go over it with the white pen (#1) when you want the artwork to shift into a new color.
Eraser Pens
Use the eraser pen first, then go over it with the white pen (#1) when you want the marks to disappear or help build a new effect.
Page 1
Color Change, Eraser, and Secret Message
These are the first three effects shown on the printed instruction sheet and they all rely on using the white pen (#1) over marks made with the other pens.
Image A
Color Change Pen
Choose a color change pen (#2) and simply draw or write anything of your choice and go over it with a white pen (#1). Watch it change color! (See Image A)
Image B
Eraser Pen
Choose an eraser pen (#3). Draw or write anything of your choice and go over it with the white pen (#1). Watch it disappear! (See Image B)
Image C
Secret Message
Use a white pen (#1) and write a secret message. To decode, just go over the written message with any color Magic Pen! (#2 or #3). Watch your secret message appear! (See Image C)
Page 2
3D Art and the Bonus Tools
The second page adds the 3D effect and then explains the two bonus extras included in the pack: the Magic Blow Pen and the Stencils.
Bonus Includes:
Magic Blow Pen
Stencils
Image D
3D Art
Use the color change (#2) and the color to white pens (#3) to create the illusion of your very own 3D art! (See Image D)
- Draw straight lines, alternating between color change (#2) and eraser (#3) Magic Pens.
- With the White Pen (#1), write something that encompasses half of the marked area.
- Outline what you wrote with a solid marker (NOT INCLUDED).
- On the remaining shaded areas, draw spirals from the center outward.
- Watch your image pop right out!
Image E
Magic Blow Pen
Unscrew plastic bolt on the thicker tubing, loosening enough to slide a Magic Pen into your magic blow pen. The Magic Pen tip should be in front of the narrow end of the pen shaped tube. (See Image E)
- Tighten the plastic bolt to hold the Magic Pen in place.
- Point the thinner part of the pen shaped tube toward your paper.
- Blow into the fatter end of the pen shaped tube creating your airbrushed design!
NOTE: While using blow pen, be sure to only aim the nozzle toward your artwork. DO NOT aim at people or fabric. Protect surrounding work area from spray.
Image F
Stencils
(See Image F)
- Carefully pop out the stencil design of your choice.
- Shade in the stenciled area with the magic pen of your choice or use the magic blow pen to create airbrush designs.
Important Notes
Safety, cleaning, and stain guidance
The bottom of the original sheet includes the age warning plus care instructions for cleanup and surface safety.
Not Suitable for children 4 & Under
Non Toxic. Conforms to ASTM D-4236
Cleaning Instructions
Eraser pen marks can be removed from most surfaces by using the magic white pen. Color change pen marks can be removed from most surfaces by using rubbing alcohol.
Stain Advisory
Magic Pens contain colorants which may stain. Keep away from wallpaper, painted walls, finished and unfinished wood, vinyl, carpeting and other material that cannot be laundered.
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