POSCA PC-7M Paint Marker Art Pens - Large Bullet Nib 4.5-5.5mm - 15 Colours - New for 2017 - Black

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The beauty surrounding these markers is that these items offer exceptional adherence to almost all surfaces while providing very little show-through or bleeding. Here are the surfaces you can use these Uni Posca paint pens on: The individual Posca PC-17K Paint markeris the broadest Pen in the POSCA range with a 15mm extra-broad chisel tip nib. If you’re into illustration, painting, or mixed-medium creative hobbies, you’ll know how mind-boggling it can be to find the perfect paper for your craft. Since Posca pens’ paint is lightfast, and the paper is acid-free, your masterpiece will always look vibrant. Acid-free paper will not yellow over time from exposure to UV light. Color

Considering how expensive the Posca pens are, it would be such a shame to waste precious ink on any paper only to have your artwork ruined at some point. That is why we’ve compiled the best papers for Posca pens in this informative post to help you get the most out of these premium paint pens. Choosing Paper For Posca Pens All papers are not created equal. Some are excellent for pencil art but perform dismally with paint pens. That is why considering the nuances of different papers is critical before selecting one for your Posca pens. Here are the characteristics to look for; Weight Here’s the scoop on the best paper for Posca pens to save you from unnecessary trial and error and have you jump right into the fun stuff. Fabric and Textiles- offers permanent results after being ironed, but the fabric should be reversed when ironing. Yes, this product contains non-toxic water-based paint, which is acid-free and is called Opaque. It’s also known for being light-fast, odourless, xylene-free, waterproof, and lead-free when dry.

Sophia Swift, North London artist

In short, Posca pens and lightweight paper don’t go hand-in-hand. There are exceptions, like tracing paper, but as a general rule, thin paper isn’t the best option. Assuming you are buying the paper in a book/pad (it’s more economical), the type of binding and cover matters when it comes to preserving the artwork you made with Posca pens. You wouldn’t spend so much on pens only to crumple and throw away the results. After you have seen this ink filled in the tip of the pen, you can start applying it to whatever surface you would like. With that being said, you must remember that this ink gets hard when it dries when applied to a porous surface. However, the ink can be wiped away with a sponge, wash cloth, or water if it’s still wet. You should account for this if you make a mistake and the ink is still wet. I don’t recommend using textured paper as it absorbs more pigment, which can cause visible bleeding and warp your paper. Acid-free paper

As a huge fan of these art pens, I’ve done a ton of Posca pen projects with multiple mediums, including paper, which has led me to narrow down a few personal favorites. Premium glitter pens and markers: Artistro paint pens use vivid, highly pigmented acrylic glitter ink, designed for paper projects that won't bleed through paper. So, what is the best paper for Posca pens? The best paper for Posca pens is high-quality, sturdy, smooth-textured, and bleed-proof paper. Paper like Bristol and mixed media paper can handle the wetness of paint and rubbing of the nib without wrinkling or tearing. Although these art pens are incredibly versatile, sourcing the best paper for Posca pens requires a few considerations. Wood –works best when used on sealed surfaces and provided with a couple of thin coats of a varnish spray.

A smooth surface allows skip-free drawing and pigments to remain wet for slightly longer. This provides more leeway to edit work before it fully dries. The paint included in these markers is water-soluble, which means that the ink can be diluted to create an amazing gradient effect. With that being said, this process can take time to ensure it dries properly. One handy tip that you can do is use a brush that’s been soaked in water before starting any project. After applying the paint from the marker, trace over it with the set paintbrush. You should do this before the paint from these markers dry. Mix-Up the Markers

A smooth coat is critical, especially if you intend to blend and layer the paint. The coating minimizes the paint absorption speed, so you have a long window period to work the paint, mix colors and create smooth gradients before it dries. Usually isolation coats are for acrylic based paintings, and not used for layers of water-based colour. I wonder why you want to apply an isolation layer between your layer of dye and the posca pen work – If I understand your intentions correctly I think you can go straight ahead and work with the Poscas over the top of the colour without an isolation coat in-between. Glass– offers semi-permanent results for glass displays that can be removed with cleaner or permanent results when placed on glass items and baked. Glass – semi-permanent for window displays (draw on the inside of the window and remove by scruubbing off with window cleaner), on glass items you can fit in an oven they are permanent (for light use) after baked.The truth is that while they work on almost any surface you can think of, these acrylic paint markers aren’t necessarily designed for paper — or at least most paper. These beloved acrylic paint markers can be used on everything from ceramic and canvas to glass and plastic. But what about good ole’ paper? Stone, concrete and plaster – best on sealed surfaces and then with a few thin coats of MSA spray varnish. After you have seen this ink filled in the tip of the pen, you can start applying it to whatever surface you would like. With that being said, you must remember that this ink gets hard when it dries when applied to a porous surface. However, the ink can be wiped away with a sponge, washcloth, or water if it’s still wet. You should account for this if you make a mistake and the ink is still wet.