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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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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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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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WHERE’S THE WHITE??

Posted on March 21, 2017March 23, 2017 by MarkerSupply

Here at the Marker Supply warehouse, one of the most common things people come looking for are opaque white ink pens for writing on paper. Unfortunately, we always have to say that these types of pens are still practically non-existent. The main reason? The type of ink required to make a functional white ink pen has been very difficult to produce. It would need to be both thin enough to flow through a pen tip AND thick enough to stay a visible white once it’s marked onto paper. ……………………………………………….. Pigments vs. Dyes There’s a little illustration we’ve heard that can help explain a big difference between two types of ink- Pigments and Dyes: First, take 2 glasses of water. In one glass, pour in some sugar. In the other glass, pour in some dirt. Both begin to cloud the water as you stir them up. But notice what happens after just a minute when they settle.. The sugar …

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POSCA Art & New Sets!!

Posted on February 15, 2017 by MarkerSupply

Some of our favorite and best-selling markers here at Marker Supply are the Uni Posca Paint Markers. They are available in a variety of colors and tip styles- so you can always find just the right fit for each project you do! Poscas use water-based acrylic paint that marks on just about anything! Metal, wood, glass, plastic, chalkboards, stone, posters, canvas, fabrics, even things like surfboards! The paint is opaque and can be applied over the top of other colors once dry. Marks will be permanent on porous surfaces like paper and wood. On hard surfaces like glass and chalkboards, the paint will be waterproof, but can be cleaned off with a standard household/glass cleaner. The paint in Posca markers is non-toxic, odorless, and Xylene-free, so they can be enjoyed by kids too! ………………………………………………………………………… POSCA ART AT PAPERWORLD / CREATIVEWORLD GERMANY – JANUARY 2017 A few folks from the Marker Supply team attended the Paperworld & Creativeworld …

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Creating Snowy Effects With Markers

Posted on December 13, 2016November 15, 2018 by MarkerSupply

Wintertime is fast approaching! For a lot of folks, this season brings along those frozen flakes of white that some of us love and some of us hate. Whether or not you are a fan of real snow, adding the effect of it to your artwork can really make it stand out! So for those blizzards of art projects that involve snowflakes, snowmen, and other snowy winter scenes, see these quick and easy ways to add and enhance the effect of SNOW on your cards, crafts, and more! ……………………………………………………………………….. Salt & Watercolors You can create a crystallized look on a watercolor background by sprinkling some sea salt on top before it dries! Here’s how: Step 1: Begin making your background. You can use real paints like the Sakura KOI or Gansai Tambi watercolors, or use a dye-based “watercolor” marker. (Click here to see our watercolor marker options!) Be sure to use a thick, watercolor paper …

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Snowman Image Transfer Project

Posted on December 7, 2016December 7, 2016 by MarkerSupply

Something we have really been enjoying at Markerland lately is image transferring (putting a printed image onto a raw wooden surface). It’s a great type of project for anyone to do, and can help you create both awesome art pieces and fun handmade gifts! Try it out this holiday season!! This very simple process needs only a few supplies: -An object made of plain, unfinished wood –Zig Decoupage Glue Marker -Image(s) on paper, from a book or a printer -Small spray bottle filled with water -Extra markers if you want to do any additonal decorating (optional) From start to finish, you will need several hours, or overnight, to let the piece dry inbetween steps. See our step-by-step process of making a holiday snowman wooden wall hanging: Step 1: Choose your image from either a book, or print whatever you like off of the computer. Cut off as much surrounding paper as possible. …

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