5 Creative Uses for Highlighters Beyond Just Highlighting Text

  A highlighter is often associated with note-taking, annotations and all things professional. But the vibrant hues of a highlighter have so much more potential that is often overlooked. In the age of DIY and repurposing things, what better way to to use that highlighter pen set that’s been sitting collecting dust than to make the most of it. Whether you are a student, an artist, a stationery connoisseur or simply looking for some creative DIY ideas, these five ideas can help you explore your creative boundaries. 1. Artistic Projects and Mixed Media Highlighters can work incredibly well to add more depth to artwork. For example, using highlighters over graphite creates a glowing, neon-like effect. Another use of highlighter can be in making illustrations. Doodles and comic strips use vibrant colours quite a lot. Pairing highlighters with acrylic markers is another way to do mixed media. 2. Gift Wrapping and DIY Tags Personalized gifts have their own charm. Instead of buying the sam...