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Sharpie is not recommended for use to sign baseballs. The porous properties of the cover will absorb the ink, and the signature will tend to bleed. But Yes I have seen signatures on baseballs that did not bleed into the cover, or at least not too bad. The signature will come out thick, as opposed to a "clean" sharp signature, as if it were signed with a ballpoint pen.
When you get a Baseball signed with a Sharpie you are taking the chance that the signature will come out sloppy. If the player signing the baseball signs slowly the more the ink will bleed or thicken the signature. A quick written signature will be more sharp, and clean but then you are relying on the artistic talent of the player signing.
This will be evident if you take a marker or Sharpie, and quickly put a dot onto a paper towel. then take the marker and put a dot on the paper towel, but leave the marker in contact with the paper towel longer. You will be left with a blot, and not a dot.
On the baseball the Sharpie signed signature could also continue to bleed well after it was signed. until the ink is completely dry. This bleeding (thinning out) could also lead to the signature fading quicker over time. Blue ballpoint pen has proven to hold up better against fading than other colored inks.
Part of the value of a signature is how well the signature displays, and how sharp it is. A sloppy Sharpie signature is not as sharp as a Ballpoint pen. If you find top companies online that do large volume player signings you will notice that the baseballs are all signed with blue ballpoint pen. Follow the experts, and stay away from signing the baseball with Sharpie.
Keep the signature away from sun light. Even reflected sun light will take it's toll over time. The Ideal conditions for display would be indirect lighting, at a room temperature of 65 - 70 degrees, and 50% humidity. Always check your signatures periodically for signs of fading or deterioration, and avoid excessive handling.
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How do you erase dirt of an autographed baseball?
Dirty Autographed BaseballDo not try to clean or restore an autographed baseball. You will most likely do more harm to it. Restoration to any collectible should be left to the expert that has experience with that type of work, and to this day I have never heard of anyone that restores baseballs or signatures. Sharpie is not used for signing baseballs because of the porous properties of the baseball will absorb the ink and it will tend to bleed. The same thing will happen if you try to clean it. The dirt might lighten, but will spread to a larger area of the ball. What ever you use to remove the dirt will have no problem removing the signatures as well. If any liquid comes in contact with the signatures, your baseball will look like a wet piece of mail.The Ideal conditions for display would be indirect lighting, at a room temperature of 65 - 70 degrees, and 50% humidity. Always check your signatures periodically for signs of fading or deterioration, and avoid excessive handling.
Can you get lead poisoning from a sharpie?
No. Sharpie markers do not have lead of any kind and the soft points are not likely to penetrate the skin. The "lead" in lead pencils (of Sharpie brand and any other) is graphite, not truly lead.
What is the value of a Babe Ruth autographed baseball that has been traced over by an amateur?
Well the ball was signed by the real person, but then traced by an amateur, its not a reall signature. People do this to make a lot of them to be sold in stores. It is most important to never retrace a signature regardless if it is done by an amateur or a Professional. I have been asked this question many times. A baseball with light or faded signatures will be worth more than one that has been traced. The signatures could be worthless. This also holds true for cleaning an autographed baseball. Sharpie is not used for signing baseballs because of the porous properties of the baseball will absorb the ink and it will tend to bleed. The same thing will happen if you try to clean it. The stain might lighten, but will spread to a larger area of the ball. What ever you use to remove the stain will have no problem removing the signatures as well. If any liquid comes in contact with the signatures, your baseball will look like a wet piece of mail. For more information on signed baseballs visit the link I left below.
How do you get sharpie off a?
if there is sharpie on fabric hairspray might work but i dont know for sure. if it is on any dry surface then you either put water on it and then rub it with an eraser or dip an eraser in water and rub wherever the sharpie is.
What is baseball and baseball are different?
If you mean "How are baseballs and baseball any different", then baseballs are balls that are used in the game of baseball. Like football.
Was there any signed baseballs sold at candlestick park?
I'm sure they sold souvenir baseballs with stamped signatures. I don't know if they sold authentic hand signed baseballs towards the later days that the Stadium was open. If the baseball was bought before the 1990's chances are greater that it is a souvenir stamped baseball. Ballparks have only recently started to sell authentic hand signed baseballs in souvenirs shops. With a stamped signature baseball the ink would be too consistent. When you sign your name, you use different angles, and pressure as you sign. This is more evident when signing with sharpie. Some parts of the signature will be darker, or lighter depending on the pressure you put on the pen, or sharpie. With a stamped signature it is usually all the same density, and thickness. When you cross a "T", or at the end of your signature you might tail off as you come off the page. A stamped signature might start, and end with no variation at all.
Can alcohol and sharpie cause a chemical reaction?
Any reaction occur.
How much is a autographed football from the 1975 Detroit lions?
Are there any existing autographed 1975 Detroit lions footballs
Where can you bleed?
you can bleed on any part of your skin that is cut or wounded.
Where is the best place to buy 8x10 photos and baseballs to get signed for Spring Training or MLB games?
You can buy photos at any sports memorabilia store and baseballs at any store that sells sporting goods. I get baseballs at Wal Mart and have players sign them at Red Sox Spring Training.
What is the biggest mistake you did in any of your projects?
sharpie
How does dogs bleed?
Dogs bleed the same way people bleed. When they have a cut or any other injury that breaks the skin they will bleed.
