I have been using them on mugs, and all the colors stay... except black, even after I've already baked them... What should I do to make it stay?
760810
I haven't had that problem. Did you get the oil based? ...and make sure you pressed long enough the first time so the black comes out thick enough? I also use an alcohol wipe on my glass before marking, and sometimes do have to press down from time to time for the black to be thicker.
2124643
Re-warm these by putting them in boiling water. I wrap two at a time in a wash cloth because you're not supposed to let them rest on the bottom of the pan. Make SURE that all the crystals are gone and they are back to the original liquid (cool) form. They can then be reused and work just like new. I've only re-warmed mine twice but I think these will last for years. Hope this helps.
877319
I've used them directly on cookies before and they don't work so well. It ruins the tips and the colors don't show up well. I would recommend preparing a.batch of sugar cookies frosted with white royal icing ahead of time. The icing is easy to make and you can use a plastic squeeze bottle to ice the cookies. Give them a day to dry and they'll be perfect to draw on. You can Google "royal icing" for more.info.
199783
I got these for Christmas and mine stained right away on the second use cooking some frozen fish. Has anyone successfully gotten the stains out I tried the soap and water per instructions but that did not seem to help.
985575
Yes, these colors will last a long, long time on the shelf. The best way to keep them staying fresh is to dip a toothpick in them when you want to use the color for tinting frosting or fondant. But use a clean toothpick each time so not to contaminate the coloring or your food. Keep the color clean always and they will last "forever". Hope this helps.
576198
Mine have not stained at all yet; I have used them to cool chocolate covered nuts, and to bake biscuits. Maybe the generic brand is the problem?
1847498
Happy Holidays! To be honest with you, I need to do more research about the black sesame seeds before I give you my answers. So far I have heard lots of voices. One of the voices said the black color of genuine sesame seeds should not come off while soaking in water. But another voice said it is normal for the color to come off. Now I don't feel that I have the final answer. Stay well!
1209448
I would return them. They should not stain. Ours did but we had them unite a while and I think it happened because we put them in the microwave.
1288672
Hmm maybe contact the company. I have had mine for some time now and they are still good and don't stick to anything. They might have shipped some that weren't good. Try to contact them because it says they don't stick or stain in which mine haven't yet and I've had ours for a while now. See if there is anyway u can contact the foam company and let them know your concern. Hope it helps!
1344644
Probably I am using them inside a waterproof fixture outside to create a nautical effect. They do just fine and do not seem to heat upl The only issue I have is when they are turned off and then back on they automatically start to cycle through all the colorors instead of going back to the original. Means I have to reset them to the color I want each time.
1130384
Try using a polycrylic next time. I use and abuse these brushes daily with polycrylic, latex and chalk paints. They wash up nicely with a little soap and warm water. Eventually, they'll begin to get stained and the metal ferrule will accumulate dried paint. When this happens, I just boil some water, add a few drops of dawn dish liquid and the brushes and let them soak until the dried paint comes off. They clean up beautifully!
2203695
More orange/pinkish color is good. They might appear yellow. As long as they're light in color, you're good. I don't wait until they turn green. If they look dark, then zap them in the microwave. Recommend 30 seconds instead of the 60 sec it states in the directions. Have read 60 sec is too long.
188694
I didn't clean them. I have no idea how you would do that and how they would stick after. I bought the larger sheet and cut them in half to make them last longer. One would last 24hrs. Hoping to see some results soon
1989290
I had the same issue. It doesn't really concern me, but I did discover that when washing them in the dishwasher if I use the hot presoak option the interiors come out spotless! I hope this helps.
1112737
From both of those failed attempts sound like you are cooking them too long. Adjust your cooking time down by half and then add 30 sec to a min until they come out the way you like them. Also, you need to remember they will continue cooking for a min or two after you remove them from the microwave. You are adding some water, aren't you?
1714371
I did, because mine was a coffee color but you just mix it till it matches. I also applied it with a Qtip because the thing they provide didn't work to well.
1936060
I just make sure the pans are extremely well oiled, either using a baking spray or butter. Also, when you wash the pans, be sure to hand-wash them and towel-dry them immediately, otherwise the finish might be ruined.