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

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Left to right: 0.7mm ultra-fine pin tip, 0.7mm extra-fine bullet tip, 0.9 – 1.3mm fine bullet tip, brush pen tip, 1.8 – 2.5mm medium bullet tip, 8mm chisel tip, 15mm extra-broad tip. Posca pens are among the best things to ever happen to illustrative and creative minds. And if you are wondering what is so special about them, well, they are vivid, opaque, smooth, lightfast, and super versatile paint pens. Avoid super absorbent paper that will bleed and also soak the paint instantly. If the paper is not coated, at least it should be fine-grained. Visibly coarse paper may begin to pill when you go over it with the wet pens. Binding and Cover As with most painting projects the preparation of the surface is the most important part for creating a long-lasting object. It should be clean and free of oil or wax and if it is non-porous it will need to be roughed up a bit with sandpaper to create a ‘key’ for the paint to latch onto. Skipping the proper steps of preparation and jumping to the fun part of applying the colour causes problems for artists, craftspeople and house painters. 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.

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 These paint markers are available in a range of sizes, which means that each item has a different period. Nonetheless, each paint marker is equipped with a high-quality nib that makes the pen long-lasting while stopping the pen from running or leaking. Isolation coats are usually used to protect paintings where the varnish may be removed later (if it has become dirty; then the varnish can be removed without disturbing the painting underneath). I wonder how likely it is that you will need to remove the layer of varnish at a later date? If it is likely then to be honest I would use an acrylic based layer of colour rather than a water-based dye, work with the Poscas on top, then apply a 2:1 Soft Gel Gloss to water mix as an isolation coat, and then a layer of your final protective coat, which needs to be removable and hard-wearing. I stop short of recommending any specific product because I think you need to seek the advice of a expert in guitar-making who will know what is most suitable for your needs. The texture of the paper is fundamental when choosing paper for Posca pens. Smooth surfaces produce best results with Posca pens hence go for coated paper. 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, odorless, xylene-free, waterproof, and lead-free when dry.Paper – All types of paper and cardboard such as tracing paper, photo paper or cardboard. The paint does not bleed through paper. I have had reports that Posca scratches off in some situations, so it would need to be varnished. I have been told that some brush-on varnishes smear it a bit. So the first coat of varnish should be a spray, to set it. Then apply a couple more thin coats of a hard, outdoor, UV protecting varnish like Golden MSA.

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. The skull should be much easier since bone is porous unless it has been waxed or varnished. If it is very dry and porous you might want to apply a clear primer first so the paint doesn’t soak in and sit under the surface. Then paint with the posca and when it is dry varnish as above. If you wish the skull to not be shiny then for the last coat of varnish you can use a matt varnish. The first coats should be gloss because a build-up of the matt varnish will usually be cloudy, but one final coat of matt is fine. Of course, no product is going to be the best option for all consumers. Nonetheless, these Posca paint pens are certainly a worthwhile investment if you want a versatile paint marker that can help you add some finer details to your artwork or spice up your scrapbooking skills. I strongly believe that any person who’s interested in exploring their artistic side is likely to benefit from purchasing these Posca paint markers. 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

Glass– offers semi-permanent results for glass displays that can be removed with cleaner or permanent results when placed on glass items and baked.

These water-based acrylic paint pens mark literally any surface: glass, metal, select plastics, wood, cardboard, concrete, and ceramics. But if you got them to use on paper, you must be careful of your choice because some papers are flimsy and don’t do well with wet media. Fabric and Textiles- offers permanent results after being ironed, but the fabric should be reversed when ironing.

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.