Write Secret Messages with FriXion Pens

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PowerToThePen #PilotYourLife #CollectiveBias Do your kids like writing secret messages and secret codes? Show them how to write secret messages with FriXion® Pens by Pilot Pen. The erasable ink is heat sensitive and will appear or disappear based on the temperature of the paper.

Pilot Pen makes my favorite brand of pen. I love how smoothly they write. My 8 year old also enjoys writing with a pen. Erasable FriXion pens make fixing mistakes so much easier. Did you know that FriXion pens can be used to write secret messages? The ink disappears because of the friction (and heat) being applied to it when you erase. You can make the erased ink reappear by placing your paper in the freezer.

We headed to Target to pick up our FriXion pens. Look for them in the everyday pen aisle or the back to school section. Be sure to use your Target app to grab the Cartwheel offer that expires August 4th.

Right now you can also get a coupon for $1 off FriXion 2-pack or larger.

I chose the FriXion ColorSticks and Colors Marker Pens.

There are two ways to write secret messages with FriXion pens. The first way only requires paper and a FriXion pen. Experiment with different colors to see which ones work on the paper you choose. We found white paper to work best, but colored paper worked with some of the pen colors.

Secret Message Method #1

Choose a pen and write down a message. Be sure to write gently if you are using the FriXion ColorSticks or you can leave an impression on the paper when you erase. The FriXion Colors Marker Pens won’t have this problem.

Now simply erase the ink from the paper. You’ll want to use the eraser on the FriXion pen. It is harder than a regular eraser. Remember it’s the friction and heat that’s causing the ink to disappear. It’s actually still there – just clear at a warm temperature.

If you’re child happens to struggle with erasing, tell her to erase faster. Use short, quick strokes and you’ll erase cleanly every time.

Now for the cool part. Pass around your paper and no one can read it. It’s now a secret message. Want to reveal the message? Place the paper in the freezer.

Depending on the color you’ve chosen, you should be able to see the message in just a few minutes. (The yellow took a bit longer to be easy to read.) The longer you leave the paper in the freezer, the darker the color gets. You can see a comparison of FriXion ink that hasn’t been erased (the question) and FriXion ink that has been erased and then placed in the freezer for a couple hours.

secret messages written with FriXion pens — The answer to the joke appeared after being placed in the freezer.

My son and I had fun passing back and forth secret messages we had created. I think his favorite part was waiting for the ink to reappear in the freezer. I love that this was a simple and fun way for him to practice writing.

My 4 year old also enjoyed writing secret messages and secret drawings with the FriXion pens. I used the activity for her to practice writing her name. She would write her name and erase it. Then, we’d put the paper in the freezer and wait for her name to reappear.

Secret Message Method #2

Our second way to write secret messages with FriXion pens requires one extra thing. In addition to the FriXion pens and paper, you’ll need a permanent writing utensil. We used pens and colored pencils. You want something that won’t erase but can be easily covered up by one of the FriXion pens.

Write your message using a permanent writing utensil. Let the ink dry. Scribble over your message with an erasable FriXion pen. You now have a secret message (or at least a covered up one).

To reveal your secret message, simply erase the FriXion ink. You can create heat using friction (with the eraser) or you can use another heat source. Adult supervision should be used here. Try using a hair dryer or a lamp. If it’s hot enough, you may be able to take your paper outside. If you choose to use the eraser, be gentle. It’s easy to tear up the paper.

It’s super fun to decorate the paper with the FriXion pens and hide the secret message underneath.

What method will you try first? Pick up the FriXion pens at Target. Be sure to grab the $1 off coupon, too.