POSCA paint markers

One POSCA marker, endless possibilities for hobbyists and professionals
Here you will find an extensive range of POSCA markers in a number of colours, tips and sizes for low prices. These vibrant paint pens are the perfect companion to nurture your creativity and imagination.

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These vibrant and versatile tools open up endless possibilities. The varied sizes allow you to create different effects. The forgiving nature of POSCA markers allows you to embrace making mistakes, just simply paint over mistakes or depending on the surface simply wipe it off. Use these paint pens on different surfaces and with other media like acrylic paint, fine liners or pencils. Experiment with combining line drawing, marking making and solid colours to achieve dynamic effects. Use these graphic paint pens to blend colours by layering and mixing to find what’s right for you.

Unleash your creativity one stroke at a time
The countless uses and possibilities of POSCA markers make them the ultimate tool for artists, designers, crafters, teachers, educators, students, business professionals and simply anyone who wants to explore their creative spirit! Known for fine lines, broad strokes, blending and intricate detailing, these pens are ideal for creating illustrations, paintings, drawings or mixed media artworks.
POSCA markers are an incredibly easy-to-use tool with great permanence making them perfect for labelling, organising, creating signage, signwriting, branding materials, personalising products, and window display for retail or corporate events. These versatile paint markers offer endless possibilities for both commercial and creative purposes.

How to make POSCA markers creations permanent?
Creations can be secured or fixed, depending on the material or surface. For most surfaces apply a water-based spray varnish, porcelain requires passing it through a kiln and fabric requires heat with an iron or a press. Read more in our POSCA marker blog here. They can be made permanent on surfaces under the following conditions:
 

Surface	Method to make permanent
Terracotta	Clean surface Apply primer Apply pen and let dry Heat-set design (optional) Spray or apply a clear varnish
Porcelain	Clean surface thoroughly Apply pen and let dry Heat-set design Spray or apply with a clear varnish
Glass	Clean surface  Apply pen and let dry Heat-set design (optional) Spray or apply a clear varnish
Textiles	Use clean fabric Iron fabric Apply pen Heat-set design through ironing on the reverse or use of a heat press
Wood	Sand wood ensures the is smooth Remove dust or debris Use pen and let dry Apply heat (optional) Apply a sealant or varni
Paper and cardboard	Apply POSCA marker Wait to dry Applying a sealant for protection if desired and is optional.
Plastic	Clean surface Prime plastic (optional) Use pen and let dry Apply a sealant or varnish
Metal	Clean surface surface using detergent or alcohol Prime surface Apply paint pen and let dry Apply multiple coats Leave to dry for around 24 hours Apply sealant or varnish (optional)

These coloured paint markers can be made permanent in many different ways depending on the surface or material as listed above. Preserving your creations ensures their longevity and permanence.

Use POSCA markers yourself on every surface!
These art pens have amazing adherence to almost all surfaces, with very little bleed-through. Below we have listed the various surfaces they work on:

Surfaces	Surface types
Paper	Tracing paper, photo paper, watercolour paper, sketch paper, mixed media paper, coloured paper and cardboard.
Acrylic paint	Acrylic inks, acrylic paint markers, acrylic paints, paint fluids and acrylic spray paint.
Plaster, concrete and stone	Plaster walls, sculptures, decorative mouldings and casts. Concrete walls, floors and sculptures. Stone such as granite, marble, slate and sandstone.
Ceramics	Porcelain, tiles, vases, jewellery, figurines, stoneware and unglazed pottery.
Glass	Smooth, tempered, frosted and coloured glass.
Fabric	Cotton. Canvas, denim, polyester, linen, wool, satin, jersey, velvet and rayon.
Plastic and latex	Nylon, PVC, acetate, polystyrene, polycarbonate, plexiglass, polyethene and latex.
Metal	Steel, aluminium, copper, brass, tin and iron.
Wood	Oak, maple, mahogany, walnut, cherry, teak, pine, cedar, spruce, fir, wood veneer, plywood, MDF, painted wood and varnished wood.

Suitable for both indoor and outdoor settings on a broad range of surfaces because of their opaque water-based ink that has great adhesive properties. As POSCA markers are suitable for porous and non-porous materials they ensure vibrant long-lasting results on almost anything.

What shapes and sizes are POSCA markers available in?
Controlling the width of your line is easy as they are available in seven tips. Below the various widths and sizes are displayed:
 

Tip size	Description	Uses
0.7mm	Extra-fine bullet tip	Perfect for detailed designs and fine lines.
0.7mm - 1.3mm	Fine bullet tip	Ideal for filling and outlining areas.
1.9mm - 2.5mm	Medium bullet tip	Perfect for colouring for solid coverage.
8mm	Chisel tip	Ideal for calligraphy, signage, outdoor mural art and broad strokes.
15mm	Extra-broad tip	Suitable for broad strokes and large-scale designs.
Brush tip	Variable sizes	Perfect for brush lettering, calligraphy and shading.

They are also available in sets that contain a variety of sizes as well as sets containing the same size but in multiple colours.


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