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Handwriting Day w/ Featured Artist Brenda McGilvra

Posted on January 21, 2019January 21, 2019 by MarkerSupply

This year for National Handwriting Day (January 23rd- sharing the same day as John Hancock’s Birthday), we are very happy to introduce you to our latest featured artist, Brenda McGilvra! We’ve enjoyed getting to know Brenda as not only one of our customers, but more so as an amazing lettering artist! Have a look at some of her work here in our blog and read more about how it all happens! (And for more information on any of the products mentioned in this blog, just click on their names to see their page in our Marker Supply webstore!) …………………………………………. Getting Started *How long have you been practicing hand lettering? Was there a specific thing or person that got you interested in it? It was over 35 years ago that I attended a traditional calligraphy class. I was hooked and from that point on, I was self-taught by hours of practicing …

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Alcohol Ink Art Supplies

Posted on October 12, 2018January 10, 2019 by MarkerSupply

Are you someone that has recently joined the ranks of alcohol ink artists around the world? Maybe you’ve been enjoying this mesmerizing pastime for years now. Or have you just heard a lot about it and are wondering where to start? Either way, we’ve got some supplies for beginners and professionals alike to create incredible works of art with alcohol inks! 🙂 Marker Supply’s webstore carries a variety of alcohol-based inks and markers from different brands and with a beautiful array of individual color options and pre-made multicolor sets, along with blenders and mixatives to help your artwork really stand out. Have a look at what we have, and some basic info to help you decide which products may be the best for you. Click on any product name to view it in our webstore or see our entire Alcohol Ink Art section HERE. …………………………….. Alcohol Ink A staple ingredient …

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Back To School Product Highlights

Posted on August 6, 2018January 10, 2019 by MarkerSupply

Whether you’re going back to school this fall as a student or a teacher (or are just a parent trying to keep up with it all), Marker Supply has some awesome tools for things like notetaking and planners, poster-making, chalkboards, personalizing your folders/bags/shoes, and more! ………………………………… HIGHLIGHTERS Make sure the important lines of your notes, planners, calendars, and textbooks stand out with these highlighting pens. Following the pastel trends, you’ll now find options of softer tones instead of just the normal neons. *Zebra Mildliners: The favorite in our newly added line of Zebra products! Find a variety of fun colors and 2-tips-in-1 for the perfect size line. ________________________ *Stabilo BOSS Original Pastel Highlighters: Easy-to-hold wide marker shape and soft yet vibrant tones. ________________________ *Zig Double-Ended Markers: Originally marketed as hand lettering and papercraft tools, these dual-tip markers also make great highlighters! Choose from a variety of unique colors with the tip …

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Handwriting Day w/ Featured Artist: Gerald Moscato

Posted on January 22, 2018January 10, 2019 by MarkerSupply

A new year is here, and filled with fun little holidays to celebrate different hobbies, organizations, or just to make sure no day is ever too ordinary. This month brings us one that we are always excited to utilize- National Handwriting Day! January 23rd was chosen for this holiday as it’s also John Hancock’s birthday (you may remember him as the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.. and whose name has become somewhat synonymous with a handwritten signature.) We love holidays like these- anything that gets people to write like the good old days, with pen on paper. Last April, for National Letterwriting Month, we had the joy of seeing dozens of handwritten letters you guys took the time to send us. Each one was fantastic, unique, and still displayed in our marker supply warehouse for us to look at as an occasional pick me up! One of …

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Featured Artist: Loveleigh Loops

Posted on July 19, 2017January 10, 2019 by MarkerSupply

For the rest of July, we are focusing a little more on our brush pens and brush style lettering here at Marker Supply. (For more info on the types of brush markers we carry, see our previous blog post, Overview of Brush Markers.) We LOVE featuring talented folks here on the Marker Supply Blog, and for this month we are happy to introduce you to some fantastic brush lettering artists- Jordan and Jillian of Loveleigh Loops! *Photo by Knack Creative Creative crafters and calligraphers since childhood, these twin sisters love designing various lettering projects themselves, as well as teaching others how to develop their own talent. Something that helped get you started was a calligraphy class when you were kids. Was there any advice from that class that stood out so well you can still remember it today now that you are teaching lettering yourselves? “We took our very first calligraphy class when we …

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Overview of Brush Markers

Posted on July 17, 2017January 10, 2019 by MarkerSupply

Markers and pens that feature brush tips are very popular right now in everything from hand lettering styles, to sign painting, coloring books, cardmaking, stamping, sketching, and much more! The flexibility of using a brush pen, sometimes called a fude pen, allows you to make super fine hairlines AND wider strokes just by applying more or less pressure to the tip- which can create some beautiful hand lettering . They work great for coloring as you can reach super tiny, detailed spaces as well as larger areas with the same pen. You also get more control over the flow of ink and color, unlike having to remix and reapply paints separately when using a traditional paintbrush. This quick overview compares the brush tip tools we have at Marker Supply and hopefully will help give you a better idea of which ones might be the best for you! …………………………………………………………………. BRUSH TIP TYPES “FIBER BRUSH” TIPS Brush pens that feature …

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A Closer Look At.. Montana ACRYLIC

Posted on June 29, 2017 by MarkerSupply

Everybody here at Marker Supply has been excited about adding several new brands to our store this summer. Our most recent addition, Montana Cans, is definitely worth checking out- especially by urban artists, sign painters, muralists, mixed media composers, and designers of all kinds! Take a closer look at the Montana ACRYLIC paint line… …………………………………………………………………….. MONTANA ACRYLIC PAINT MARKERS The newest line of water-based paint markers in the Marker Supply store- Montana ACRYLICS. Featuring a selection of vibrant colors modeled after the Montana GOLD spray paint line, including bold “Shock” colors, shining metallics, glowing fluorescents, earthy tones, and various grays. Empty markers and refill inks also make it possible to mix your own custom colors too! Available in 5 tip sizes (with alternate tip styles available separately). Find super tiny tips for the finest of details, wide tips for calligraphic lettering, fine tips for outlines, jumbo tips for quick coverage of …

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$1.00 Marker Clearance Sale!

Posted on May 31, 2017 by MarkerSupply

Did you know that Marker Supply has a nice variety of markers for $1.00 or less?!? The best place to find these deals is the Marker Supply Clearance Section. Lots of pens and markers find their way here for one reason or another- whether they’ve been discontinued by the manufacturer, they’ve become overstocked, the set they’ve come from has been broken apart, or they are just being taken out of our inventory to make room for new things. Nonetheless, these are still awesome items that you can now score for an awesome price. Some of our best dollar deals right now: …………………………………….. ZIG MILLENNIUM PENS This colorful part of the Zig Memory System range comes in 6 fine tip sizes. Millennium pens work well for everyday writing, journaling, planners, and more! …………………………………….. ZIG PAINTY OIL-BASED MARKERS The Zig Painty markers have been known for their unique colors. Some of them have now been discontinued …

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Sparkle Sparkle! A closer look at.. Glitter Pens

Posted on May 1, 2017May 24, 2017 by MarkerSupply

As we wrap up our Pen Pal contest, (thanks again to everyone who has written to us!!) we’ve noticed a TON of folks that love to use glitter pens and markers on their envelopes, cards, and letters… as well as mentioning to us that these shimmering tools are their favorite to use in journals, coloring books, scrapbooks, and other paper & fabric crafts. So we decided to do a little highlight blog that gives you a closer look at different types of glitter pens we have here at Marker Supply! ………………………………………………. SAKURA GELLY ROLL STARDUST Gelly Roll pens.. Everyone’s favorite, right? These roller ball tip pens use a smooth-flowing pigment gel ink. The Gelly Roll Stardust is a special line of these popular pens that packs an incredible punch in the glitter department. And just like other types of Gelly Rolls, they are able to add fun effects to both light AND dark …

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Black Ink on Glossy Papers

Posted on April 21, 2017 by MarkerSupply

With National Letterwriting Month in full swing, we are seeing a lot of black ink markers and pens being used for cards, envelopes, and postcards. When picking out which marker you are going to use for your mail, it can seem like the only decision you need to make is the size and shape of the tip. Remember to also consider that the type of ink is important too! If your paper/envelope has a glossy finish to it, you may have issues with the ink smudging and smearing off. And what if it rains on your mail during its travels? Will the ink run when it gets wet? Use these quick comparison charts for help picking the markers that will work best for you, particularly when using glossy papers! …………………………………………. Meet the Markers We gathered a group of black pens and markers we often use for writing here at Marker Supply that features a mix …

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