As well good quality paint, you will want vibrant colours that show off your art work. If the paint used in your pens contains too much water it will adversely affect the vibrancy of the colours as well as the ability to layer the colours effectively.

Some water-based ink graffiti markers, like Posca and Montana markers, are water-soluble to make the colors workable. Therefore, I think this feature would be a significant feature to consider if you want to elevate your graffiti textures and work with other media types. I find it pretty impressive how the colors stay intact and opaque despite being exposed under sunlight or even when it rains or snows. Apart from that, the ink can resist fading and water, preserving your graffiti in its good condition. While it can deter any smudging or messy ink pooling, it also maximizes the marker’s versatility, which I’m glad to find in these markers. The first layer dries really fast; hence, lets you supplement more layers or details. Impressively, the colors look vibrant and beautiful and won’t easily fade over time due to their archival quality. Recommended 1000+ watt heat gun, set heat gun to 500°C/950°F+, keep heat moving at close range (More Heat = Darker Burn);Moreover, the metal barrels enhance their durability and give off a stylish appearance at the same time. Very easy to use. Just shake, press the tip down few times and start painting! Can't get any easier All the colors stay highly pigmented even when applied on various surfaces. It’s pretty amazing that every stroke gives off solid and vibrant shades. Plus, they’re lightfast and won’t easily fade.

Furthermore, it’s nice that it comes with 3 metallic colors, which I find useful if you want to make your graffiti project fancy and add a dash of sparkles! An acrylic paint pen is basically a pen or marker filled with fluid acrylic paint. They write similarly to a marker or pen that holds ink. Ideally, when using a paint pen, there should be a steady flow of paint coming from the pen. There are a variety of tips and sizes for markers including brush, fine, bullet and chisel tip. Acrylic paint pens that have very fine tips are great for writing and very wide chisel tips are great for large surface areas. My Journey with the Paint Pen Be aware that paint pens don’t last forever. Most of them only hold a few millilitres of paint so don’t be surprised if you use them a lot they will eventually run out. If you’ve had a pen that has been working perfectly and it starts giving you issues, shake it to see how much paint is left. If you hear the ball in the pen rattling loudly, it’s possible that you’ve used up all the paint in your marker!Since graffiti typically presents a vast range of colors and gradient shades, having the ability to blend and mix the colors easily is very useful. However, they aren’t water-soluble. Impressively, these markers weren’t a letdown with their waterproof and smearproof ink. Not to mention their durability and resistance against all kinds of weather and outdoor conditions. In terms of applications, these markers feature bullet nibs that glide smoothly in every stroke. They don’t skip or feel scratchy, which allows seamless writing or drawing. Moreover, I noticed that the bullet nibs seem bigger compared to the markers I’ve used before.

Besides the fact that they can deliver exceptionally beautiful colors, their formulation is typically used on many permanent graffiti markers. Besides that, these markers are non-toxic, which are ideal for all ages or when you’re working with students or young kids. Plus, the markers are easy to use due to their pump design that dispenses ink smoothly.

This beautiful 'Sunshine' rock below is made by Lua from Invercargill

If there’s another brand that can compete with Posca markers in terms of quality and performance, I think it would be these paint markers graffiti set from Arteza. The term ‘paint marker’ is used loosely to refer to (1) acrylic paint markers (2) oil-based makers and (3) Permanent ink marker pens. So it’s important to know exactly what acrylic paint pens are not.

Apply your stencil to the wood; Using a squeegee, apply a thin layer of Scorch Paste (Cover the surface evenly), and remove excess paste; They all look like regular marker pens but the formulation highlights its premium quality German fabric dye that resists fading. Plus, it’s machine washable. Therefore, you can use it on shirts, bags, sneakers, or any fabric without worrying about color deterioration. You may look for paper types that are specially designed for graffiti. However, choosing the best paper mainly depends on which type of media you’re using. If you’re using pens or you’re trying to create graffiti using pencils, you can go with art sketchbooks.Made for Everyone – Whether you’re a Teacher, Student, Artist, Office or Restaurant owner our bold rich pigmented washable chalk dry erase markers make creating beautiful messages effortless. Other than that, I also noticed that the ink doesn’t dry out completely even when left uncapped for hours! This is exceptional although I don’t find it quite a surprise since the ZEYAR claims that they provide an extended cap off time up to 15 days! Aside from its compatibility with multiple surface types, these acrylic markers deliver acid-free and UV-resistant ink that prevents fading and yellowing; thus, able to preserve the vibrant colors and overall quality of your graffiti artwork. Moreover, the colors exhibit vibrant fluorescent colors that render deep and solid strokes. Not to mention the 24 available colors to choose from; it would be perfect for highlighting various shades.