Do A Dot Art: 5-pack Shimmer Markers

 (9 customer reviews)

I have been using these shimmer markers at home for when I babysit my nieces.. they go wild for these markers! The colors are beautiful, the markers are durable, and they are easy to use. I have never had an issue with washability, it's always an easy clean-up for us! I eventually bought all the different Do-A-Dot colors because they were such a big hit!

Do not buy. This paint is like a dye that stains skin and tables, floor, anything. It is not WASHABLE (read the fine print.) Don't make the same mistake I made by using this product. NOT FOR KIDS. Wil even drip off a dry paper and stain a large area.

I am not sure what all the hubbub is on here about Do-A-Dot markers being super-staining. While we have not actually dumped the ink out of these things to ensure they won't stain my carpet, my daughter is definitely not "careful" with them and we've never had a problem. They certainly come off a kitchen counter, a wood floor, an IKEA desk, windowsills, and a coffee table. They also come off her skin just fine. And so far I have not encountered stains on her clothing which tells me laundry detergent is at least getting it off her sleeves/cuffs.

Not that I would recommend doing these on carpet, or giving them to a hyperactive child, but they are SO much fun, it's hard to not recommend them. My four year old, six year old, and even my seven year old enjoy them. They are very different from regular markers or paints--a great experience of their own. And I give this set in particular five stars because the regular Rainbow set is missing pink and purple, which most little...Read more