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Paint Pens

8/27/2014

 
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For some time I've been in search of the 'perfect' white paint pen...I like to use them in my art journal but also on canvases and I prefer them to be opaque, not an easy find.  Fortunately (or unfortunately when I consider my budget), Michael's recently opened in my community so I've been making a few trips and trying out some new ones.  When I had experimented with the Sharpee Oil Paint Marker previously I liked the results but the pen didn't even last through one small project before it stopped working and paint blobbed onto my painting.  Luckily I could incorporate the accident but I don't want to have to do that...nor do I want to purchase a new pen for each project I work on.  Plus it is oil so I wouldn't be comfortable painting over it with acrylics as they might flake or peel in future.  I've also tried gel pens but they tend to clog on acrylics.

So, looking at the project above, I will start at the top and work my way down.  The top paint marker, which I've mentioned previously, is a Fine Painters Paint Marker from Walmart.  So far this one has lasted the longest, is permanent and dries quickly but even though it says opaque, it isn't always.  And it is a little bulky.

The next one down is the Gelly Roll which is okay but quite fine.  I think I would like it a little thicker on my paintings but it works well on both canvas and painted paper.  I'll see how long this one lasts

The third one down is the Ranger White Opaque Pen which is much like the Gelly Roll.  Also works fine but I would like thicker lines.

Then there is the Souffle by Sakura which leaves a wonderful opaque, not-too-thin or not-too-thick line but it goes on fairly clear which I find challenging to work with...I guess I'll have to play with this one a little more until I figure it out.

And finally, my latest acquisition is the Liquitex Paint Marker, a chiseled marker that works like a dream so far.  I like the fact that I can write thin or thick lines depending on the angle of the marker and am looking forward to see how long it lasts.

Not only do I enjoy writing with paint pens but I love tracing stencil patterns with them so if anyone has any other suggestions, I would love to hear from you!


Nikki link
8/27/2014 12:55:10 pm

Ah the neverending search for a decent white pen! The Liquitex looks good. Do let us know how it turns out.

Veronica Funk link
8/28/2014 12:21:40 am

Sure will Nikki! Just got a Uni-Ball Signo in the mail yesterday as well which works well though it's especially fine.

Sarah link
8/27/2014 05:30:58 pm

The endless search....! Mine stopped with Posca paint pens, they come in a whole range of nib sizes, permanent and lightfast.

Veronica Funk link
8/28/2014 12:38:59 am

Thanks for the suggestion Sarah!

Jessie
8/28/2014 12:45:46 am

Marvy makes a Bistro Chalk Marker for writing on chalkboards. I have used it over all sorts of media and it works like a charm. It comes in 2 sizes. They have them at Micheal's. Montana markers are also good they are refillable and can be found at Micheal's or Blick.

Veronica Funk link
8/28/2014 11:58:26 pm

That's interesting Jessie as I was reading about chalk markers and wondered how they would work...and I forgot about the Montana markers which I have used and enjoyed except the white wasn't as opaque as I had hoped.

Steph Herbert link
9/2/2014 02:34:55 am

I love the Uni-Ball Signo White Gel pen! It use to be really hard to find but now they have them on Amazon. Thanks for the great list, I'm going to check out a few of them. :)

Veronica Funk link
9/2/2014 02:03:40 pm

I just received white Signo pens from Stampington and can't wait to try them!


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