As we age I have discovered that the I'm not as steady with a fine brush as I need to be at times. I decided to look into acrylic paint markers to remedy this situation. I settled on a brand called Artistro and got their set of 30 extra fine markers. Using markers opened up a whole new world of creativity for me. I have been using them over paintings on canvas that just needed a little finessing and boy what a difference they make! I'm very pleased with the Artistro markers.

EXCELLENT VIDEO Note: the background noise/music was a little too loud making it hard to hear you at times. Thank YOU so much for sharing this wonderful video This helped very much.

Great vid, very informative and chill. Thank you for the post 😁

I had a full Molotow set - paint quality was fantastic but I had several marker explosions (caps too tight) and no matter how long I shook, some paint pens never mixed properly. So I stuck with Posca. It's good for grab and go, small paintings on paper.

While this was 3 years ago. You should really try Hobby Lobby's acrylic based markers. Fairly new. Brush tip (softer than bullet nine but harder than alcohol based markers brush tips). The tip is already saturated with paint. No need to press to get paint. Flows very smooth and is an amazing marker.

Why didn't I find this video before!! such a great explanation of EVERYTHING!! thanks for the detailed info!! love your work!

@Mete0ryt

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome!! Happy to help!

Great review, thanks! I often use paint markers to sign acrylic paintings, or for specific spots on a painting on canvas. Liquitex is amazing due to its fine, chisel tip. Liked Montana, but the paint dries in the tube so quickly, mine wouldn't work really quickly--paint wouldn't come out. No problem with Liquitex. They work for years. Am am interested in trying the pens you recommended.

@Mete0ryt

3 жыл бұрын

I have also had my liquitex set for a long time (few years) and the paint mixes right up with no issue!

I love the Elmer's paint pens!

Fantastic! been wonder what to go with, I was thinking about Artiza but I would rather spend a little extra for opaque coverage.

@soccercaballo510

3 жыл бұрын

Which one you decide to go with. I’m in the same boat. Hell a friend out

very well done video, chill and very informative.

Super useful!! Thanks for the content!

*As a graff writer, my go-to acrylic markers for piece books and canvases, are: DecoColors...aka, Decos (aluminum tube, not the newer decos in plastic) Molotow, and Posca. Those serve me the best. However, Decos will always be my favorite choice of marker. It’s originality is a staple for many graff writers. This brand has been putting out quality markers long before many of these other brands manufactured acrylic markers. Krink is excellent. Amazing mops that provide plenty drip on surfaces. My dislikes: Montana acrylic marker. Nibs easily get eaten up. I’ll stick with their spray paint. Arteza, another crap marker.*

@enlightnd0ne446

3 жыл бұрын

True ! Back In High school I was really Into the graffiti scene here in Vegas , and yes deco is the best for piece books and Jan sport backpacks ! Lol shit I rember having to steal krylons way back in the day !

@joelr.garcia377

2 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it haha i got ARTEZA paint markers and they suck. They're ok for beginners or sketch pieces but they don't compare to Deco or Posca

@jamesjames9149

4 күн бұрын

Deco are definitely my favorite . Been a fan of them since 97' . Worked at Michael's arts and crafts back in the day .

This was so helpful!

Este vídeo es realmente increíble, felicito a la chica que lo hizo es increíble la dedicación y la excelente explicación de los diferentes marcadores, te felicito y te sigo en Instagram :D

@Mete0ryt

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I really appreciate that!

Elmers does have a roller ball. It can stick upon first use. I got mine to shake up after the first day of use.

Great video Mete0ryt!! Never knew there were so many different types of paint markers! If I was just passing by and heard you rattle off the names, I was thinking you were talking about stuff from IKEA! lol - Bongo

@Mete0ryt

4 жыл бұрын

Yay! I tried to get as many paint markers listed as possible, but it's definitely not all of them. I did my best to get the markers that were pretty commonly used!

And another thought. Some of these pens are refillable. Def a plus.

Great video!!! Which one is best to print words on a t shirt?

Do you have a video on the Big fat markers ? And what are they actually called ?

THANK YOU! GREAT VIDEO!

which one do you think would be the best for drawing on crocs or slides?

Thanks for the indepth review! It was cool and helpful to see how the different markers performed on different surfaces. I'm thinking about getting some posca pens but they're hard to get in Canada

@Mete0ryt

3 жыл бұрын

Posca is solid for the price range! Hopefully you can find a retailer who carries them or will deliver them to you.

@arabesquejacob8176

3 жыл бұрын

I’m in Canada 🇨🇦 (Montreal, Quebec) and I get them at Omer De Serres or Endeavours and ThinkPlay (in New Brunswick), among other places. Hope that helps 🙂

Wonderful presentation

Ah finally found someone that explains this throughly. But I have 2 questions where can find fine liners paint markers? What can I use for a sealer for my art in using acrylic or oil base markers.

@Mete0ryt

3 жыл бұрын

You can get fine lined paint markers at most art stores. I'm unsure where you're located, but Blick will usually carry most variations of these paint markers (online as well). You should also have good luck finding the various sizes at the websites of each marker brand! As for sealers, as long as you aren't using a solvent-based marker (like, if it's just acrylic or oil based) you can use any traditional paint sealer/varnish - whether in a spray can or something you need to brush on (like a winsor-newton varnish). If you start getting into solvent-based markers or paints, you'll really need to do some digging to make sure you don't accidentally run the paint right off of your surface. Also, make sure you keep alcohol-based products clear of acrylic paint. Rubbing alcohol will lift most acrylics paints off of their surfaces, even after they're dry. Edit: Typo

@eliasarts

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mete0ryt thank you for responding back I greatly appreciate it and thank you for your advice. I will check my surrounding art stores for fine liners and for types of acrylic paint markers here in DFW, TX. I once was recommended to use Gamblin Gamvar Gloss Picture Varnish from an art supply store on one of my art work and it ruined it completely the posca markers started to come off and smeared off. I was very disappointed but I had to move on. That why I asked the question. I'm afraid to use any type varnish now.

@Mete0ryt

3 жыл бұрын

@@eliasarts Not a problem! I've never used Gamvar. Gave it a google, and their application process seems a little more precarious than some other varnishes. I researched some Posca Fixation methods for you. Fixation, just meaning the final process of varnishing/fixing the painting to a surface, has some different steps depending on the surface you're painting. www.posca.com/en/support/ If you read this, click the material on which you're painting and it'll give you directions for surface preparation, followed by fixation. I *have* had a varnish slip a mirror paint off of a canvas once (the video is on my channel - Semple's Mirror Paint), but I didn't realize that the mirror paint was solvent-based. I varnish DOZENS of paintings a year. That is the only time that has happened to me. I also usually only use varnish from Winsor-Newton or Golden. Not much experience outside of that. Good luck! I hope that link helps!

@eliasarts

3 жыл бұрын

@@Mete0ryt You are such a wonderful person for going that extra mile 👏 in researching and delivering some advice for me. Thank so you much I greatly appreciated your help and assistance.

@sarahwaghorn6906

2 жыл бұрын

You should try artistro, very opaque. They do a lot of different sized tips, including a fine tip…Do need a good shake before using, but are beautiful to use…

Are the paints permanent? Can they be used to paint ceramic or vinyl and will they wash off when exposed to water?

Hey ... GREAT video. I wish I had found this before I bought half of what you already have! Ps. Where did you get those green gloves with the cool grippy nubbies?

@Mete0ryt

3 жыл бұрын

Amazon! They're pretty great. I use them for cleaning brushes as well. I can just rub paint brushes with soap or cleaner across my palm and the texture agitates perfectly!

The liquitex markers come in a few different nibs and are replaceable

Hi mate, great video, thanks. You may also want to try Artistro, which makes both oil and acrylic markers. Cheers

@Mete0ryt

3 жыл бұрын

I'll check that out! Thanks for the suggestion!

I tag Montana is coo

And I thought amazon had lots of different ones!

Thanks!

I have accidentally loosened the top on a Montana marker as well. While at work at my desk during a lunch break right before a meeting o_O

@Mete0ryt

3 жыл бұрын

Oh no!!! Well, at least I'm not alone!

thanks!

Happen the same to me with the montana markers D:

@Mete0ryt

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not alone!!

what would you reccomend for painting on plastic 3d prints??

@Mete0ryt

3 жыл бұрын

That's a good question - something that I should probably make a separate video for, honestly. To my knowledge, oil vs acrylic shouldn't matter on 3d printing filaments, but I'd imagine nib size would matter quite a bit, especially if you were trying to get into curves or corners. So maybe if you have a lot of corners or crevices I'd go with a narrow pen, but if you had an unsanded finish you might benefit more from a larger nib that could handle the texture. I'd believe you'd be safe using Molotow, Montana, Posca... really any of the big names that I mentioned in the video. Maybe I should hook up my 3d printer to give these a go! Thanks for the idea.

Posca paint marker don't last that long about the paint in them.So, you have to fill them up with paint

Elmer painters DO have c a roller ball in them , you just can't feel it tell after a few uses. They are my favorite next to posca. In my opinion nothing compares to posca

@Mete0ryt

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, someone else mentioned they had to cut it open to see whether there was a ball in it. I can't tell with this set, at all. First use to nearly empty. It's not my favorite, but if it works for you, that's all that matters!!

I want to do sign painting for a business Wich is the best paint marker on exterior wood..I'm a sign painter

@Mete0ryt

3 жыл бұрын

Well, that also depends on what size you need, colors, and a host of variables. But if you look at the section where I color onto the pallet wood, I list a few!

Don’t know if it’s been said here but the Elmers should have mixing balls.. not sure abt the ultra fines but the meds, fines and chisels all had Mixing balls at least in my experiences with them.

@Mete0ryt

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, someone mentioned it. For the life of me I couldn't get a ball loose in that marker! No idea.

Thank you for your insights! I've been a professional athlete on a world level for over 40 years. People are bombarding me to sign T-Shirts and other materials that stretches when signing an autograph. So far, I not found one product that does not pull when using for this purpose. I've spent hours reading and watching videos. I am astounded that no ones mentions any marker that flows over cloth surfaces. The only thing I that come close is a steel rollerball paint marker. IMO, Sharpies are the worse! What are your thoughts?

@Mete0ryt

Жыл бұрын

Fabric can be tough and paint markers might not be the best or easiest. I don't have much experience with fabric, but I'd follow suit with the canvas shoe artists that are out there. Most of them seem to successfully use alcohol-based markers (like Copic) to illustrate on shoes. Since they are not water-based, they're considered permanent. Something like Copic might be your best bet, especially for fast results. I'd keep a bottle of refill ink handy, too.

@armingchampions8567

Жыл бұрын

@@Mete0ryt Thank you very much for your reply. I will look into these.

I was told that the other end of a bullet tip was a chisel tip. Is that true?

@Mete0ryt

2 жыл бұрын

Not for all models :)

you are cool

Why you need gloves??? I know they contain xlylene or toluene, they Also are toxic and irritating to eyes and skin but you don’t have to worry.

The background music is very annoying.

R u a girl i thought u r boy

@jammies8075

2 жыл бұрын

Lol this is about art not about where you can put your d

@apurvtiwari3369

2 жыл бұрын

Relax Karen 😌 initially I thought that person was a boy so calm your tits. And there is nothing wrong asking somebody's gender.

Elmer's paint pens are NOT good for professional artists. Ugh. Trust me.