I found a great deal last March on some gorgeous silk Echo scarves with Christmas themes. While I was wrapping them, one of them brushed up again a red gel-type pen that I was using to write the labels.

Yes, it's ruined. I've tried hairspray and then regular soap, then vinegar, and I can't get the stains out. Red ink on a green and white background -- very noticeable!

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Sorry I can't help but I'm sorry it's ruined.

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All my fault -- thank goodness I got a deal on the scarves and that it was only one ruined. Still, it was so pretty . . . oh well, stuff happens, right?

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Can you use the same red gel pen to turn the stain into a design -- holly berries or vines or something? If the scarf is already ruined, then you have nothing to lose. Or if it is near an edge maybe you can cut a strip off and re-hem that side? Or can you use it as a table topper?

I hate when something like this happens and always try to find another way to use the item!

Thanks, great ideas, but none of them will work. I wish! I have big red smears that don't look like anything but a mess, and the scarf is only about 10 inches wide . . . I appreciate the ideas, though!

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Truble 2301 sorry this happened to you hon, however like you said stuff happens. I am glad you did not get upset, its not worth it friend and its the holidays so many more things to be happy about. Btw Ink is one of the hardest and toughest stains to remove if that brings some relief... Peace in this holiday season... Catherine

There is a product called Red Erase. I'm not really sure if it will work on ink though. It's made for things like grape juice and strawberry stains. I have a feeling it's much like oxy. I would try some oxy, but I don't know how that will be on silk. Sorry, I wish I had some sure fire advice.

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Have you tried straight rubbing alcohol on a cotton ball??? Dab it on and put a dry cotton ball on the other side. Try this a few times to see if the stain comes out. I have also tried a little Spray 'n wash stain stik on a q-tip for small stains like this.

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I really appreciate all the advice on how to get the mark out! Unfortunately, none are working. Maybe because it's not regular ball point ink . . . c'est la vie, right?

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Did you google for a solution? I just googled "Gel ink removal" and quite a few sites came up. Not sure if there were any official tips or just homespun advice, but it might be worth checking out.

Geez, old eyes get interesting. I thought for a second the title was "stupid penis"!

Kathy,
You're not the only one!!! LOL
Judy

Well maybe you can tye dye it. Or just dye it really dark red or just make it into a Barbie dress or something.

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have you tried soaking it (hours and hours) in Oxyclean? We do that with just about everything, even old set in stains and as long as it's soaking for hours and hours then the stain comes out... Sometimes we end up leaving it in the oxyclean for days and days.

I'm not sure if this will work with a gel-type pen, but the Tide to Go Instant Stain Removers will take ball-point ink pen stains off of clothes.

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Yep me too

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Aren't all penises stupid most of the time?

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