The Best Acrylic Paint Markers for Opaque Color
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- 05 Jul 2022
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Love acrylic painting but dread the mess? Pick up a set of acrylic paint markers, which allow you to lay down controlled, neat lines that look just like paint and are generally more opaque than those made by solvent-based markers. Acrylic paint markers can be used on paper and canvas, of course, but they also perform well on other surfaces such as glass, wood, and ceramics. You can use them alongside traditional acrylic paint, particularly for highlights, fine lines, and other detail work. And they come in a variety of nib sizes so you can vary your lines with ease—no brushes or water necessary. Most use water-based inks that are easy to clean up when wet and are water resistant when dry. Find the best set of paint markers for your projects below.
1. Uni-Posca Paint Markers and Sets
Our favorite paint markers strike the right balance between price, consistency, and ease of use. They seamlessly lay down ultra-opaque, incredibly pigmented paint that is water-soluble while wet and water-resistant when fully dried to a matte finish. This happens quite quickly when the paint is left alone, which makes the markers ideal for layering. They leave temporary marks on nonporous surfaces and are permanent on porous materials such as wood or paper. Suitable for users of all ages, Posca’s markers are sold individually in 29 colors or in sets like this one, with seven tip sizes to choose from—from 0.7 millimeters to 2.5 millimeters. Don’t forget to shake before use and apply pressure to the nib to release uniform, even lines.
2. Pebeo Acrylic Markers
If you find Posco’s color palette too limiting, consider Pebeo’s product, which is more of a fine art marker. You have 47 colors to choose from—sold individually or in curated sets such as blues, primaries, or “precious colors,” like this set we’re featuring. Notably, each has an excellent lightfastness rating. While the nib selection is smaller than Posca’s, with just three sizes, we like the nice, big, four-millimeter option. These markers dispense paint with control—thanks to a built-in pump mechanism that produces an optimum flow—so it’s easy to achieve precision. This paint is compatible with a wide range of surfaces including metal, plastic, canvas, and wood. It can be cleaned up with water while wet and is permanent when dry. Note that the drying time is relatively long: It can take 10 to 30 minutes to be dry to the touch, and up to 12 hours to be fully cured.
3. Montana Acrylic Markers and Sets
From the makers of professional-grade acrylic spray paint, this is the priciest marker on our list but offers outstanding pigmentation and vibrancy. As with our other selections, the ink in these markers is easy to clean up with soap and water when wet. Seal it with Montana varnish after it’s dry for a water- and abrasion-proof finish. The markers are available in some unique hues such as Sahara beige, malachite light, shock Kent blood red, and shock lilac, so you might want to check out Montana if you like uncommon shades. Like Pebeo’s markers, these feature a pump valve system that regulates the liquid contents to help achieve accurate application. Since the tips are highly responsive, you can vary your pressure to create different effects. Montana’s markers are also great for the eco-conscious as you can refill them with ink and replace their nibs; however, they are available in only two sizes: extra-fine (0.7 millimeters) and fine (two millimeters). Read More...
