Oh wow, I'm so glad I stumbled onto this video. So incredibly helpful. I never knew these things. You illustrate your points really well and in a concise and easy to understand way. This is going to change how well I use my beloved Posca paint pens so much. Thank you thank you!!!
I know im asking randomly but does anyone know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account?? I was dumb forgot my login password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.
There is no one bad at drawing just people who believe their own style isn’t good enough. My drawing isn’t amazing. It’s just practice and practice mixed in with a little confidence. Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
I love poscas for the great colours and smooth application. Especially once I learned that you can use pretty much every medium over them once the ink is dry.
You should be able to but I haven’t tried it. It’s worth doing a test piece first. Oil based generally works over acrylic. I have an oil Vs acrylic video that might help explain this better. Have fun! Stay inspired!
Haven’t tried acetone, but I imagine it removes quickly. Rubbing alcohol and windex also work if you want something less harsh. I use 91% rubbing alcohol with a q-tip to fix mistakes on non-paper/non-porous surfaces. Also depends on how long the paint has been on the surface.
I’ve experienced some cracking before but they work when done correctly. Make sure the paint is completely dry before applying paint pen. Lots of artists use this technique so it should be fine. Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
Great vid. So helpful. Was curious about this exalted pen and this detailed explanation made me realize it’s too hardcore for a simpleton non-artist like me. But I’m gonna buy one anyway. Thanks for all the info!
Really enjoying your posca intro. Am a professional artist painter/sculptor...never used paint pens. Want to use posca paint on leather dog muzzles. Have used leather paint before and sealed with Yandy leather paint sealer. Do you have a recommendation for posca protective coat on leather (flexible)? Thanks in advance❤🙏
I haven’t tried posca on leather but will be doing some experimenting soon with leather. Posca would need a protective coat, I’m just not sure which one is best or if it’s just better to use leather paint
@@WelzieArt you read my mind. Since my question to you....decided to go with my tried and true leather paints(just not the colour selection I'd prefer) still have the satin liquid flex protector. Works great. Stays soft even after years!. Besides...I found my Old Skool sign painting skills were actually quicker for detailing than the poscas I tried. Even the pinlines...lol Will use piscas for other treatments though😁 Thanks for your response🙏💥
The smaller tips “spit” or “spill” more than the other larger pens because the tips are smaller and have a harder time blocking ink from spilling out. If you’re getting a lot of spills on smooth surfaces it may be due to the amount of pressure you are putting on the tips. Ease off the pressure a little and see if that helps. Also make sure to have your pen shook up. Sometimes if the ink isn’t mixed the watery part will drain out easier. Long story short just try and ease off the amount of pressure your putting on the tip. Thanks for the question! Aloha
I am planning on using posca pens to paint the attached spider-man drawing on the side of a cabinet that stores comics. I have attached my hand drawing and the original from a1966 Amazing Spider-man comic. The cabinet is made of white birch plywood. I intend to trace my image via graphite paper onto the cabinet, color all the outlines,muscles lines, etc with black posca, lay down the large color areas, then put the black cobweb lines over the red. This is my first time and I have been reading about posca paints and watching your you-tube videos. I am ready to purchase the poscas but am not sure what sizes I need. I am guessing I need the PC -3M or even PC - 5M for the broad blue,purple,black and red areas;but perhaps even the PC-7M or PC-8K would be good for this.Can you advise? I think the PC-3M,5M size would work well for the general outline and black lines and areas bringing out the muscles.But what of the cobweb lines? Do I need PC-1M? I'd appreciate any advice you can give. BTW love your tips and tricks! MIke
Great question! I would advise getting the pc 1m in black and then a black pc 5 m in as well. All the other colors you need just get 1 pc 5m of each. It will be plenty of ink, minimal amount of pens and you can do fine detail and still do fat lines and color in. Hope this helps! Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
What paint pen would you recommend for a starter who is interested in using it for paper craft (mainly greeting cards) for splatter purposes, like snow effects? I'm just a little lost as to what size pen would be best for that to create smaller splatters. Thanks for this video and all the great tips about the basics on how to use these pens.
Hi! The posca pc 1m is the smallest fine tip which can create small splatters. The biggest posca 15-k (I think) can create good splatters because so much ink can come out at once if you press the tip hard enough. Paint pens work great and the paint is really opaque. I’m sure you will enjoy
What do you recommend for drawing on? I know they can eat up paper and if the surface is super rough it can eat up the nibs. Also got to say im happy im not the only person who is deliberately covering my hands and arms in art supplies.
I do all my paint pen work on resin art panels that I make. The wood art panels can work good. A nice 320 grt sand on the wood allows the pen tip to work great
Your vids are badass and chalked full of good tips! We spoke a while back about using Poscas on leather (as so many are using on custom sneaks) I did end up using leather paint in bottles.....ANGELUS and the newcomer ALPHAFLEX by Alpha6 Corp. In US. Alphaflex now has a line of flexible leather paint pens as well .....in case you are so inclined to try in the future👍😁
Thanks for the great video! I have been asked by a friend to paint her paddle board. Any suggestions for preparing the surface prior to painting with Posca Pens? This will be my first attempt.. but as a professional artist, I am really looking forward to the challenge!
Aloha! Preparing the surface you want to completely remove any wax, salt or residue then I recommend doing a light sand with 320 or higher grit sandpaper on the area you’re going to do the posca pens. A couple clear spray acrylic coats over the artwork will keep it safe. Good luck! 👍🏼
If the posca paint beaded up it is probably because the surface wasn’t prepped properly. 220 grt should be fine but all the “shiny” finish needs to be sanded off. Wax residue will also make the pens not work but it’s probably just not sanded enough. I’ve messed up plenty of boards so don’t get too discouraged. Hope this helps.
@@WelzieArt It has taken lots of patience, but I was finally able to figure out the process. In some of the areas on the board, I have had to sand them individually before painting. Its a brand new board, and the coating is pretty thick! Thanks again for your help! I was able to get the first layer of paint on part of it. I am anxious to continue tomorrow and add some textures and detailing!
Loving the POSCA pens with the exception of the smaller pens. I’m especially having to clean the white often. Any suggestions? Also, what tip do you recommend for writing? Almost finished and my client has a quote she wants included. Is bullet, chisel, or brush better? Thanks
Yes! You can absolutely use posca paint pens on canvas. They work great. Helps to have some acrylic paint down first so the surface is more smooth for the pen tips. Have fun!! Aloha 🤙🏼
Great question! Yes they can be used. I just did it with my son. The acrylic posca pens rub off pumpkins but not that bad if you’re careful. Due to the short life span of the pumpkin, paint pens are a great way to decorate. Easy to wash off as well. You can also scrub off the paint pens with course sponge if you need to start over. Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
Yes you can absolutely use stencils with posca pens. Just be sure to be careful about paint getting underneath your stencil and smearing your work. There is sometimes a bleed from the posca if you’re not paying close attention to paint flow. Have fun! 🤙🏼
Yes you can, but be careful. Pens are often really hard to paint over. Often times the pen will bleed through the paint for many many coats. Best to use acrylic paint for anything on a wall. I know posca is acrylic but for some reason it seems to never disappear. Good luck! Sorry for the late reply.🤙🏼
Thanks for the video! Couple questions if you have time, what kind of board are using for the Volkswagen? Why isn't the background paint being scraped away? What kind of paper do you like to use for these that won't buckle? Thanks!
Aloha! The board I draw on is a custom sanded piece made from fiberglass and resin. It’s a great surface for the posca paint pens. The paint pens enjoy a smoother paper that doesn’t absorb as much ink. I’ve found water color paper to be really hard to use. I don’t do that much work with posca paint pens on paper so sorry I don’t have a more definite answer for you.
Great question! Pressing down allows the paint to come through the tip but once there is paint in the tip you’re good to go. If you are doing a larger area you’ll have to push your tip down to keep your tip filled with paint. Hope this helps. Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
Sorry. I am asking, if they are water based pens ok. Will they just clean off easily from the stencil. I use acrylic water based paint now and it cleans off the stencil easy. I am looking for sharper lines,instead of dabbing my acrylic paint on with a sponge 🧽 Thanks Jimbo
It really depends on how big of artwork you are doing. How colorful you want your piece. But the colors I go through the most are black. Lt blue, pink , and white. If your artwork is on white paper you can get away with not buying white. You can make a lot of cool art with just black and 2 colors. Maybe start there and see how you like the pens and add to your collection. Hope this helps. Aloha
Have you ever tried mixing up your own colors for em when you refill? Do you have any tips for unscrewing the tops to be able to refill? I have tried but just can't figure out how to get a good grip or if maybe they changed the design and the new ones don't screw off?
@@AardieArt I just bought my first set and now I can't wait for them to run out so I can try refilling them and start mixing weird colors. Maybe I'll have to buy some cheap used ones on eBay or something.
Posca works great on smooth surfaces. If you’re using paper, a softer paper will pull off in your pen tip. It won’t ruin the pen just get paper pieces you have to clean off. If you’re using wood just make sure it’s smooth. Hope this helps. Good luck. Stay inspired 🤙🏼
Hi! Yeah you might find the odd pen doesn’t make the “click” it happens and as long as you make sure it’s pressed on right it’s going to be just fine. Have fun!
So if I want to draw with my posca pen on my acrylic painting, do i varnish The painting before using posca or Can I varnish posca? Do you have recommendations? Thank you for the video:)
Great question. If you’re using an acrylic “varnish” you will have no problems with the posca pens. A coat before and after posca pens will work great. The only problems you’ll have is when you put acrylic over oil based varnish. Liquatex makes great acrylic “varnish” or clear coat. As long as you don’t throw in anything oil based to your piece you will be fine. More layers the better! Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
My kids are requesting some posca pens to draw on their tumblers and phone cases... I'm wondering how I can make them waterproof so I can protect their artwork. Thank you in advance!
Oil base will last a lot longer on the tumblers and iPhone cases. You won’t have to water proof them either. Sharpie makes a great oil paint pen. Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
Been sorely tempted to buy some Posca paint markers but I'm really hesitant because I'm thinking they might run out of their juice after just a few illustrations. Still, the very idea of creating drawings with opaque markers is sweet (and I imagine there's so much more control than with acrylic paint / brushes) ... and I've become bored with alcohol and water based markers anyway. I'm gonna assume that these Poscas do best on smooth Bristol or similar paper. Thanks for sharing a straightforward and professional video.
I think you should get some. You will love them. If you’re doing smaller drawings you’ll find that the posca pens last quite a long time if you keep the caps on and store horizontal. The posca pc 1 m is a great fine tip black pen for your black lines. These smaller ones do run out after a couple hundred feet of line drawing but it’s still such a great pen. Posca does do well on smooth paper. Sometimes the paper can get pulled up if you’re pressuring to hard on softer paper but the boogers can come off easy enough once it’s dry. Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
Finished drawing spider-man on side of cabinet. I've read that I should now put a clear resin over it. But I could use some suggestions about this. I have many questions: What is a clear resin? Polyurethane? Which clear resin have you or others found to be the best? Should I brush it on, roller, spray, pour? If it’s a pour I’d have to lay cabinet on other side. Pour seems risky for first time - nervous about getting it even. Also, I have trouble with getting spay on paint to be even, and then there is the overspray; but if you think that’s best I'll try. How many coats? This has been a lot of effort and I’m nervous about screwing it up with this final step! Thanks.
Aloha! If your cabinet is inside and won’t get much abuse from scratching then I wouldn’t clear coat it at all. If you really want to clear coat it then I would suggest (if you drew in acrylic) an acrylic clear medium to paint over it. That way you don’t have to deal with resin or spray. You can find clear acrylic at hardware store or art supply store or online. You can apply just 1 thin layer of clear acrylic and it will be good to go. Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
I do all my artwork on fiberglass and resin panels that I make. The little nubbies you’re getting are often from too soft of paper. Try a harder or a little smoother paper. You can also try to ease up on your pressure and wipe off the nubbies on the back of your hand while you work. Good luck!
If I use Posca paint markers on plexiglass/acrylic, should I seal it with a varnish? If so, do you recommend a specific varnish? I’m making my wedding signs and am a little nervous about them getting smeared during my 7-hour drive from Texas to Kansas for my wedding!
Crystal clear spray acrylic should work fine for what you’re doing. Do a little test with the posca pen on the corner to make sure it sticks to the plexiglas. If it does you’ll be fine spraying it with crystal clear. I get this question a lot so I’ll probably make a video for it. Stay tuned Congratulations and good luck!
@@WelzieArt I have tested the Posca pen on the plexiglass/acrylic and it works great, I just wasn’t sure if I could seal it somehow to make it more permanent. I’m new to plexiglass/acrylic. Thank you! I’d definitely watch a video if you made one about this :)
Krylon works, rustoleum works. It all will work. I just made a video and it works great. Just don’t do 2 coats. 1 light coat is all you need as along as you’re not playing frisbee with your piece. Good luck! Video should be out by next Wednesday
I don’t know if it’s because I haven’t used it in awhile but it won’t glide smoothly on paper interrupting flue and it puddles . I never seem to have luck with pump able pens.
Sometimes a rough paper isn’t the best surface for the tips but the flow and puddles could be more from the pen not shaken up properly. Sometimes a little paint can dry in the tips if the cap isn’t on tight which leads to inconsistent lines and ink flow. Steady pressure on the tip after proper shaking and loading ink in the tip should help your problem. Hope this helps. Let me know how it goes. Aloha
Yes! Always make sure your pens are dry before adding another color (unless your trying to do a wet blend). If you’re impatient you can use a hair dryer to help speed up your drying time. I usually do low heat but high heat works fine too. Especially if you’re in colder climates
I remember when paint pens were a rarity. Or homemade from sharpies or something. It's rad to see em everywhere now. The influence "street art" has had is phenomanonol
I think you can use posca but it won’t last as long as an oil based pen. Sharpie makes them. Krink pens work great and are made for outdoor on concrete. Only problem is the ink is hard to paint over if you decide you don’t like it. Hope this helps 🤙🏼
What if i have a pc-1mr, how do i unclog it? I can't seem to find anything on how to remove them. Only the paint type pen. But as i know you can change the tip of a pc-1mr, so i must also be able to remove it. I cannot pull it out?
Not sure if u will see this but if u do, I have the thick type of posca pens and the problem is I’ve been waiting a long time shaking them and stuff but the ink won’t come out. I even tried to tip the whole pen over to get the ink to the tip but still. What do I do..?
The ink in the big posca pen does take a while to work it’s way through the tip. Shaking the pen only really makes the ink mix correctly it doesn’t load the ink into the pen tip. Keep pressing the pen down with the tip to your scratch paper and keep applying pressing until the ink loads the tip. It does take a bit.
I stay running in to laying colors problems the color I have down I go over it with another color and it starts off ok then they start to blend and that’s not the look I am going for and the tip changes to the color I am going over how do I avoid the problem?
Are you going over the color while it’s still wet? Also if you’re adding a color over a color work really lightly with your pen and make sure plenty of ink is flowing out. Using a blow dryer can help minimize dry time and make sure ink is really dry before second layer. Hope that helps let me know 🤙🏼
So the paper is probably just soft and coming apart with the water from the posca paint. Try better paper or just not Pershing down so hard. Once paint is dry you can brush the little paper boogers off your artwork. Good luck and stay inspired 🤙🏼
Hey there I'm a professional artist and have gone through a tonne of poscas for over 10 years. I find every now and then i stumble on a 'faulty' posca. Like 1 in 10 poscas pens the paint that comes out is super runny, not at all opaque, very translucent, no matter how much i shake it up and use it... Have u come across this? Is there anything to do about that?
I’ve never had that problem usually if I shake it good it solves the runny problem. I can’t remember the last time I had a bad pen. Are you in a cold climate?
@@WelzieArt weird, I'm actually in a very tropical humid climate. I'm wondering maybe the pens were stored bad or something and it hardened, that not even the steel ball can mix it up :\
It might be its super hot? I’m in Hawaii and I do notice on super hot days my pens can be a bit more runny. Next time you get a pen that’s “faulty” try putting it in the fridge for a min on two and try again. They also could have been stored vertical for a long time and all the pigment is crusted on the bottom. Might be opening up one and seeing what’s going on inside
That happens!! Don’t worry. There is just a lot of ink in your tip and it will bleed out too much when this occurs. Without pressing down draw some lines for a bit on scrap paper to balance the amount of ink in the tip. With the finer tips it doesn’t take much pressure to get the ink to flow. Don’t worry your pen isn’t ruined. Just do above steps before working on your art piece. Toilet paper absorbs ink really well if you get spills on your piece. Good luck!
Yes you can! Just make sure your paint is dry. Also it’s smart to try whatever varnish you are using on a test piece first. That way of it doesn’t work for some reason you don’t ruin your artwork. Good luck! Aloha 🤙🏼
You might want to try plastic razor blades. They do cost a little bit more, but with those you'll probably still be able to erase just as effectively without scratching the surface you're working on. They should also be much less noisy. If either of these two things are wrong, please do a video for us viewers to see why
I bought these same paint markers and click shut (as hard as I can) everyone dried out in a month, I can hear it’s full, what do I do? I really hate them and the waist of money. Please help
Insteadcof using a razor have u tried a used cut credit card and wet wipe instead ? To scap up unwanted dried ink i have arthritis and cant handle a razor safely????mikelle art mom
They are worth it! If you take care of them they can last a long time. Start out with just a couple colors than ass to it. You can do a lot with the pc 1 m and pc 5 m black. Start there and only get what you need when you’re on a budget. Make a couple cool pieces and sell them for 4$ so you can get more pens. Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
You can use all kinds of paper but I have found thicker seems to work better. It won’t bleed out as much. Softer paper tends to come apart with the posca pen tip but still can be used. Finding the balance of thickness, smoothness and works well with the tips might take some trial and error. Often I find a paper that works then it ends up not being available. Good luck!
So. I designed my ps5 controller and I know it will come of if I will be touching it even if it's dry. Is there a special thing like a varnish what makes it not come of PLASTIC if there is can someone please tell me bout it.
That’s going to be my next video! Crystal clear spray acrylic works great and is at every hardware store. Hairspray does work too. You can also coat with resins like epoxy resin or poly resin which I use. Aloha !
This vid is IT. The best on the tube. PERIOD.
Sherrill Pearson thank you so much! I’m blushing!
Oh wow, I'm so glad I stumbled onto this video. So incredibly helpful. I never knew these things. You illustrate your points really well and in a concise and easy to understand way. This is going to change how well I use my beloved Posca paint pens so much. Thank you thank you!!!
Awesome! Thanks so much for the feedback. So stoked to know it’s helping. Any questions just ask. Aloha
I know im asking randomly but does anyone know of a tool to log back into an Instagram account??
I was dumb forgot my login password. I would appreciate any help you can offer me.
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This was a well done and informative video, thanks!
Thank you!
So informative! Thank you🥹
Hope it helps 🤙🏼
Very good tips. Thank you
Thanks!
Great video, straight to the point. I've just bought some to try and can't even draw. I'll just enjoy the journey.. Thanks for sharing 🤗
There is no one bad at drawing just people who believe their own style isn’t good enough. My drawing isn’t amazing. It’s just practice and practice mixed in with a little confidence. Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
“Found it difficult the process of using this once I saw this amazing learn something. Amazing, interesting and joyful. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much!!
@@WelzieArt I thank you and learn something here . Sending my support 🔔
Let me know any questions you have! Happy to help!
This is a great vid! I’m getting some tomorrow and want to know all about them. Thanks for the tips.
No Problem! Any questions just ask!
Thanks for this vid! I just recently discovered and purchased these pens and I'm so excited to use them. Your tips will surely help me a lot 💖
Awesome! Stoked you like the video! Have fun with your new posca paint pens!
I’ve been looking for these for months finally found a good video
Thank you! Hope it helped!
I just notice these pens in my local art store, I’ll give them a go. 💙
Posca Pens are amazing! You’ll love them! The best acrylic paint pen available 🤙🏼🤙🏼
I love poscas for the great colours and smooth application. Especially once I learned that you can use pretty much every medium over them once the ink is dry.
I love them too!
This is very helpful, thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
You're very helpful! Love your artwork too! I haven't bought any paint pens yet but I'll now know that Posca's a great brand if you are using it!
Awesome! Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
Many thanks for the review, I love working with these markers!!!
Thanks! Me too!
Thanx so much! I love the erasing with blade technique! And your art ideas!
Awesome thank you!!
Great advice much appreciated
You are welcome, glad to help!
Great video thanks. I just got my first box of paint pens ever.
You’re going to love them! Have fun!!
Great information.
Thank you!
Great video. I use these pens on the models I build and was struggling with them. Many thanks.
Thanks! 🤙🏼
Please do more of these videos it is very interesting and I love art
I will! Thank you! Any requests?
@@WelzieArt more posca tips pls
@@WelzieArt can we use varnish after using pens
You should be able to but I haven’t tried it. It’s worth doing a test piece first. Oil based generally works over acrylic. I have an oil Vs acrylic video that might help explain this better. Have fun! Stay inspired!
I appreciate you big dawg, now I'm abt2 go create something amazing.
Do it!! Have fun and stay inspired! Aloha 🤙🏼
Saved this, it was very helpful 👍🏾
Glad it was helpful!
You rock, thanks for this video!!! Awesome
Thanks!! Stoked you like it!
Very good advice thx a lot !
Have fun with your Posca Pens! Any questions just ask.
Great video!
Thank you!!
I use a cotton swab with acetone to erase and it's great!
That’s a great idea!
Haven’t tried acetone, but I imagine it removes quickly.
Rubbing alcohol and windex also work if you want something less harsh. I use 91% rubbing alcohol with a q-tip to fix mistakes on non-paper/non-porous surfaces. Also depends on how long the paint has been on the surface.
Thanks so much, really appreciate you generously sharing your knowledge!
Question - can I use these between layers of acrylic artist paints?
I’ve experienced some cracking before but they work when done correctly. Make sure the paint is completely dry before applying paint pen. Lots of artists use this technique so it should be fine. Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
Just got some of these pens and yet to use them so thanks for the awesome tips.
Have fun with them!
@@WelzieArt Thanks buddy!
Very helpful!😃
Thank you!
Great vid. So helpful. Was curious about this exalted pen and this detailed explanation made me realize it’s too hardcore for a simpleton non-artist like me. But I’m gonna buy one anyway. Thanks for all the info!
Thanks! The posca pens are great and you’ll love em! Have fun!! 🤙🏼
im an artist and even i feel like these pens are too high up there for me
They are perfect for all ages! We do art classes with kids 7 and up and they all use these markers with no problem. You’ll love em!
Thanks for that. Have you ever used these for outdoor murals? If so, do you use any transparent media to protect the artwork?
I do not use these for outdoor murals but I know some artist who do. You would definitely need to coat them with something protective
VERY USEFUL !
Thank you!
YOU ARE AWESOME! ❤❤❤
You’re awesome!
Super helpful thanks! What material were you scraping paint off? That didn’t look like canvas - just curious, thanks!
It’s fiberglass and resin panels I make. Great medium for paint pens
Thanks for your video👍
Thank you!
Really enjoying your posca intro.
Am a professional artist painter/sculptor...never used paint pens.
Want to use posca paint on leather dog muzzles. Have used leather paint before and sealed with Yandy leather paint sealer.
Do you have a recommendation for posca protective coat on leather (flexible)?
Thanks in advance❤🙏
I haven’t tried posca on leather but will be doing some experimenting soon with leather. Posca would need a protective coat, I’m just not sure which one is best or if it’s just better to use leather paint
@@WelzieArt you read my mind. Since my question to you....decided to go with my tried and true leather paints(just not the colour selection I'd prefer) still have the satin liquid flex protector. Works great. Stays soft even after years!.
Besides...I found my Old Skool sign painting skills were actually quicker for detailing than the poscas I tried. Even the pinlines...lol
Will use piscas for other treatments though😁
Thanks for your response🙏💥
Do you have a video tutorial teaching exactly how to do gradients with the POSCat paint pens?
I have a video that talks about it a little bit
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@@WelzieArt, thank you going to check it out right now! 🙃
Wonderful video! Can you tell me why the smaller nibs sometimes "spit"? Even on smooth surfaces? And how to prevent it? Thank you so much!
The smaller tips “spit” or “spill” more than the other larger pens because the tips are smaller and have a harder time blocking ink from spilling out. If you’re getting a lot of spills on smooth surfaces it may be due to the amount of pressure you are putting on the tips. Ease off the pressure a little and see if that helps. Also make sure to have your pen shook up. Sometimes if the ink isn’t mixed the watery part will drain out easier. Long story short just try and ease off the amount of pressure your putting on the tip. Thanks for the question! Aloha
@@WelzieArt Thank you so much! I will certainly take your suggestions when I use the small ones next!
Phyllis Emery if you have any questions just ask :)
I am planning on using posca pens to paint the attached spider-man drawing on the side of a cabinet that stores comics. I have attached my hand drawing and the original from a1966 Amazing Spider-man comic.
The cabinet is made of white birch plywood. I intend to trace my image via graphite paper onto the cabinet, color all the outlines,muscles lines, etc with black posca, lay down the large color areas, then put the black cobweb lines over the red.
This is my first time and I have been reading about posca paints and watching your you-tube videos. I am ready to purchase the poscas but am not sure what sizes I need. I am guessing I need the PC -3M or even PC - 5M for the broad blue,purple,black and red areas;but perhaps even the PC-7M or PC-8K would be good for this.Can you advise?
I think the PC-3M,5M size would work well for the general outline and black lines and areas bringing out the muscles.But what of the cobweb lines? Do I need PC-1M?
I'd appreciate any advice you can give. BTW love your tips and tricks!
MIke
Great question! I would advise getting the pc 1m in black and then a black pc 5 m in as well. All the other colors you need just get 1 pc 5m of each. It will be plenty of ink, minimal amount of pens and you can do fine detail and still do fat lines and color in.
Hope this helps!
Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
@@WelzieArt Thank you!
Any questions you have feel free to ask me on here
What paint pen would you recommend for a starter who is interested in using it for paper craft (mainly greeting cards) for
splatter purposes, like snow effects? I'm just a little lost as to what size pen would be best for that to create smaller splatters.
Thanks for this video and all the great tips about the basics on how to use these pens.
Hi! The posca pc 1m is the smallest fine tip which can create small splatters. The biggest posca 15-k (I think) can create good splatters because so much ink can come out at once if you press the tip hard enough. Paint pens work great and the paint is really opaque. I’m sure you will enjoy
What do you recommend for drawing on?
I know they can eat up paper and if the surface is super rough it can eat up the nibs.
Also got to say im happy im not the only person who is deliberately covering my hands and arms in art supplies.
I do all my paint pen work on resin art panels that I make. The wood art panels can work good. A nice 320 grt sand on the wood allows the pen tip to work great
Your vids are badass and chalked full of good tips! We spoke a while back about using Poscas on leather (as so many are using on custom sneaks) I did end up using leather paint in bottles.....ANGELUS and the newcomer ALPHAFLEX by Alpha6 Corp. In US.
Alphaflex now has a line of flexible leather paint pens as well .....in case you are so inclined to try in the future👍😁
Awesome! Glad you experimented and found something that works! Thanks for checking in! Stay inspired 🤙🏼
@@WelzieArt Always! ...😉 🎨
Thanks for the great video! I have been asked by a friend to paint her paddle board. Any suggestions for preparing the surface prior to painting with Posca Pens? This will be my first attempt.. but as a professional artist, I am really looking forward to the challenge!
Aloha! Preparing the surface you want to completely remove any wax, salt or residue then I recommend doing a light sand with 320 or higher grit sandpaper on the area you’re going to do the posca pens. A couple clear spray acrylic coats over the artwork will keep it safe. Good luck! 👍🏼
If the posca paint beaded up it is probably because the surface wasn’t prepped properly. 220 grt should be fine but all the “shiny” finish needs to be sanded off. Wax residue will also make the pens not work but it’s probably just not sanded enough. I’ve messed up plenty of boards so don’t get too discouraged. Hope this helps.
@@WelzieArt It has taken lots of patience, but I was finally able to figure out the process. In some of the areas on the board, I have had to sand them individually before painting. Its a brand new board, and the coating is pretty thick! Thanks again for your help! I was able to get the first layer of paint on part of it. I am anxious to continue tomorrow and add some textures and detailing!
Barry Teghtmeyer awesome!! Keep it up!
Loving the POSCA pens with the exception of the smaller pens. I’m especially having to clean the white often. Any suggestions? Also, what tip do you recommend for writing? Almost finished and my client has a quote she wants included. Is bullet, chisel, or brush better? Thanks
What kind of ink is used in these pens? Thank you for this video!
It’s actually acrylic paint inside of the posca paint pens. So technically it’s not ink but I say it in the video just out of habit
@@WelzieArt, thank. you.
@ravenshadowz2343 thank you!
@@WelzieArt, you're very welcome!
Great video.. i have question we can also use the pen on canvas? First timer here☺️ thanks
Yes! You can absolutely use posca paint pens on canvas. They work great. Helps to have some acrylic paint down first so the surface is more smooth for the pen tips. Have fun!! Aloha 🤙🏼
@@WelzieArt oohh! Thank you.. more videos ☺️👌
Great info and tips! Can paint pens be used on real pumpkins? doing a project where we are going to do art work on them.
Great question! Yes they can be used. I just did it with my son. The acrylic posca pens rub off pumpkins but not that bad if you’re careful. Due to the short life span of the pumpkin, paint pens are a great way to decorate. Easy to wash off as well. You can also scrub off the paint pens with course sponge if you need to start over.
Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
I do a lot of craft on glass and mdf boards and wood surfaces could I use stencils with these pens and then seal
Yes you can absolutely use stencils with posca pens. Just be sure to be careful about paint getting underneath your stencil and smearing your work. There is sometimes a bleed from the posca if you’re not paying close attention to paint flow. Have fun! 🤙🏼
thanx mate love your work
I've never tried Posca pens before. What was the surface you were using for this video? It looked as smooth as glass.
I use a fiberglass and resin panel for all my artwork but posca pens work on all kinds or surfaces. I highly recommend them 🤙🏼
What paper is best for acrylic pens in your opinion
Great video, can the pen work as an outliner on glass, please? From UK.
Yes! Posca pens work great as an outliner on glass. Just be careful how much pressure you are applying to the paint that’s going over paint.
@@WelzieArt thanks for taking the time to assist me!
No problem! Any questions just ask!
Hi, Can I use the markers to paint a some plants on the wall? Thanks 😁
Yes you can, but be careful. Pens are often really hard to paint over. Often times the pen will bleed through the paint for many many coats. Best to use acrylic paint for anything on a wall. I know posca is acrylic but for some reason it seems to never disappear. Good luck!
Sorry for the late reply.🤙🏼
Great video. Is it paint inside the pen or ink?
It’s paint but for some reason I called it ink while making the video. 🤦🏻♂️
What type pen do you suggest painting on leather or pleather?
I think oil based pen will work best
what are you drawing on in that van picture? Is that glass? plexi?
That is a custom made resin art panel 🤙🏼
Thanks for the video! Couple questions if you have time, what kind of board are using for the Volkswagen? Why isn't the background paint being scraped away? What kind of paper do you like to use for these that won't buckle? Thanks!
Aloha! The board I draw on is a custom sanded piece made from fiberglass and resin. It’s a great surface for the posca paint pens. The paint pens enjoy a smoother paper that doesn’t absorb as much ink. I’ve found water color paper to be really hard to use. I don’t do that much work with posca paint pens on paper so sorry I don’t have a more definite answer for you.
Can i use oil paints over them on canvas with problems?
You can use oil over acrylic. You might find some problems of the oil pen tips clogging from the acrylic but generally it works
What about the various sizes? I am not sure what size to order.
It will depend on what you’re trying to do. Google posca pen size chart images and you’ll see all the sizes
Hi great video. Would you say these are good for working on Wrestling Toy Figures?
They work great on plastic so it shouldn’t be a problem. Might want to try the fine tip pens if you’re working on smaller pieces.
I have a question do u always have to press it down or only when u get it?
Great question! Pressing down allows the paint to come through the tip but once there is paint in the tip you’re good to go. If you are doing a larger area you’ll have to push your tip down to keep your tip filled with paint. Hope this helps.
Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
nice
Thank you!
Can I use these on plastic stencils. Will they clean up
Yes you can use posca pens with stencils. Not sure what you mean about clean up though.
Sorry. I am asking, if they are water based pens ok. Will they just clean off easily from the stencil. I use acrylic water based paint now and it cleans off the stencil easy. I am looking for sharper lines,instead of dabbing my acrylic paint on with a sponge 🧽 Thanks Jimbo
Yep! Water based! Have fun and stay inspired!
Hey do you have any tips on how to prevent poscas markers and some oil based sharpie markers from cracking after outline my paintings in canvas
Are you using oil based paints?
Paint pens can also crack because the canvas flexes a little bit.
@@WelzieArt yeah I use the posca markers for outlining but then it cracks so I try to fix it by going over it with oil based black marker
The oil should work fine over the acrylic. If you are going over it anyway you might as well just use the oil
@@WelzieArt thank you for your help what do you usually outline you artwork with
I use posca pens for all my drawings but it’s on resin not canvas 🤙🏼
For starting, what kit would you recommend? I don’t want to invest in a hundred pens, but I do want a good start. I can always buy more...thanks
It really depends on how big of artwork you are doing. How colorful you want your piece. But the colors I go through the most are black. Lt blue, pink , and white. If your artwork is on white paper you can get away with not buying white. You can make a lot of cool art with just black and 2 colors. Maybe start there and see how you like the pens and add to your collection. Hope this helps. Aloha
I use posca daily but when they run out I refill with molotow paint it's such a better pigment I find. Great video 👌🏼
I’ll have to try it. I’ve used posca for 25 years and always tried new brands but never the same results. Thanks for the tip 🤙🏼
Have you ever tried mixing up your own colors for em when you refill?
Do you have any tips for unscrewing the tops to be able to refill?
I have tried but just can't figure out how to get a good grip or if maybe they changed the design and the new ones don't screw off?
@LifeLostSoul check out my video on mixing posca paint pens. All your answers
@LifeLostSoul yes, I paint in greyscale and have to make up my grey tones, 8 in total from light to dark
@@AardieArt I just bought my first set and now I can't wait for them to run out so I can try refilling them and start mixing weird colors. Maybe I'll have to buy some cheap used ones on eBay or something.
What surface is best to work on without damaging the marker or the work surface?
Posca works great on smooth surfaces. If you’re using paper, a softer paper will pull off in your pen tip. It won’t ruin the pen just get paper pieces you have to clean off. If you’re using wood just make sure it’s smooth. Hope this helps. Good luck. Stay inspired 🤙🏼
Hey when I go to put the cap on my posca pens it doesn’t click is there anything I could do about it? Also this video helped me A LOT. Thank you
With some of them
Hi! Yeah you might find the odd pen doesn’t make the “click” it happens and as long as you make sure it’s pressed on right it’s going to be just fine. Have fun!
Ok thanks 👍
ARGG! you should have a warning at 8:03 omg I haaatte that sound, I had to take my earphones off hahahaha
Hahaha 🤪 the sound makes you not want to erase!
So if I want to draw with my posca pen on my acrylic painting, do i varnish The painting before using posca or Can I varnish posca? Do you have recommendations? Thank you for the video:)
Great question. If you’re using an acrylic “varnish” you will have no problems with the posca pens. A coat before and after posca pens will work great. The only problems you’ll have is when you put acrylic over oil based varnish.
Liquatex makes great acrylic “varnish” or clear coat. As long as you don’t throw in anything oil based to your piece you will be fine. More layers the better!
Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
My kids are requesting some posca pens to draw on their tumblers and phone cases... I'm wondering how I can make them waterproof so I can protect their artwork. Thank you in advance!
Oil base will last a lot longer on the tumblers and iPhone cases. You won’t have to water proof them either. Sharpie makes a great oil paint pen. Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
@@WelzieArt thank you 🙏
Been sorely tempted to buy some Posca paint markers but I'm really hesitant because I'm thinking they might run out of their juice after just a few illustrations. Still, the very idea of creating drawings with opaque markers is sweet (and I imagine there's so much more control than with acrylic paint / brushes) ... and I've become bored with alcohol and water based markers anyway.
I'm gonna assume that these Poscas do best on smooth Bristol or similar paper.
Thanks for sharing a straightforward and professional video.
I think you should get some. You will love them. If you’re doing smaller drawings you’ll find that the posca pens last quite a long time if you keep the caps on and store horizontal. The posca pc 1 m is a great fine tip black pen for your black lines. These smaller ones do run out after a couple hundred feet of line drawing but it’s still such a great pen.
Posca does do well on smooth paper. Sometimes the paper can get pulled up if you’re pressuring to hard on softer paper but the boogers can come off easy enough once it’s dry.
Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
Finished drawing spider-man on side of cabinet. I've read that I should now put a clear resin over it. But I could use some suggestions about this. I have many questions:
What is a clear resin? Polyurethane?
Which clear resin have you or others found to be the best?
Should I brush it on, roller, spray, pour? If it’s a pour I’d have to lay cabinet on other side. Pour seems risky for first time - nervous about getting it even. Also, I have trouble with getting spay on paint to be even, and then there is the overspray; but if you think that’s best I'll try.
How many coats?
This has been a lot of effort and I’m nervous about screwing it up with this final step!
Thanks.
Aloha! If your cabinet is inside and won’t get much abuse from scratching then I wouldn’t clear coat it at all. If you really want to clear coat it then I would suggest (if you drew in acrylic) an acrylic clear medium to paint over it. That way you don’t have to deal with resin or spray. You can find clear acrylic at hardware store or art supply store or online. You can apply just 1 thin layer of clear acrylic and it will be good to go.
Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
What kind of paper or surface do you use? I find I get little nubbies off of some papers.
I do all my artwork on fiberglass and resin panels that I make. The little nubbies you’re getting are often from too soft of paper. Try a harder or a little smoother paper. You can also try to ease up on your pressure and wipe off the nubbies on the back of your hand while you work. Good luck!
If I use Posca paint markers on plexiglass/acrylic, should I seal it with a varnish? If so, do you recommend a specific varnish? I’m making my wedding signs and am a little nervous about them getting smeared during my 7-hour drive from Texas to Kansas for my wedding!
Crystal clear spray acrylic should work fine for what you’re doing. Do a little test with the posca pen on the corner to make sure it sticks to the plexiglas. If it does you’ll be fine spraying it with crystal clear. I get this question a lot so I’ll probably make a video for it. Stay tuned Congratulations and good luck!
@@WelzieArt I have tested the Posca pen on the plexiglass/acrylic and it works great, I just wasn’t sure if I could seal it somehow to make it more permanent. I’m new to plexiglass/acrylic. Thank you! I’d definitely watch a video if you made one about this :)
Spray it!! It will work great!!
@@WelzieArt Are you talking about Krylon® Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating? There are so many options!
Krylon works, rustoleum works. It all will work. I just made a video and it works great. Just don’t do 2 coats. 1 light coat is all you need as along as you’re not playing frisbee with your piece. Good luck! Video should be out by next Wednesday
Hello. I though posca pen was filled with gouache like paint, non acrylic ? I should be wrong. Thanks for your video
Posca paint pens have acrylic water based paint inside of them. I think I say ink in the video but that is just from habit.
@@WelzieArt OK Thanks, your video is great for Posca users.
@marffvmarffv5438 thanks!! I love posca paint markers! They are such great pens for creatives
Do they work on fabric
They do but sharpie pens or fabric pens work the best
I don’t know if it’s because I haven’t used it in awhile but it won’t glide smoothly on paper interrupting flue and it puddles . I never seem to have luck with pump able pens.
Sometimes a rough paper isn’t the best surface for the tips but the flow and puddles could be more from the pen not shaken up properly. Sometimes a little paint can dry in the tips if the cap isn’t on tight which leads to inconsistent lines and ink flow. Steady pressure on the tip after proper shaking and loading ink in the tip should help your problem. Hope this helps. Let me know how it goes. Aloha
Can i spray clear on it ??
Yes you can!!
When I draw with the black pen it sometimes smudges with other colors do I wait for the black pen to dry in paper then color with others
Yes! Always make sure your pens are dry before adding another color (unless your trying to do a wet blend). If you’re impatient you can use a hair dryer to help speed up your drying time. I usually do low heat but high heat works fine too. Especially if you’re in colder climates
@@WelzieArt thank you!
I remember when paint pens were a rarity. Or homemade from sharpies or something. It's rad to see em everywhere now.
The influence "street art" has had is phenomanonol
Me too. Some many colors and tip options it’s amazing
my friends joke that if they ever need to identify my body theyre just going to see if theres paint on the back of my hand😂😂😂yes we have morbid humor
Hahaha for sure! Best posca tip cleaner there is! 🤙🏼
@@WelzieArt it definitely is
Cant stress enough that closing the caps properly is soo important for their longevity
Got to here that click or your pens won’t do their trick!
Which white markers can be used on walls?
Are you talking about for outdoor type work? On concrete?
@@WelzieArt yes
On cement wall of our house interior.
I think you can use posca but it won’t last as long as an oil based pen. Sharpie makes them. Krink pens work great and are made for outdoor on concrete. Only problem is the ink is hard to paint over if you decide you don’t like it. Hope this helps 🤙🏼
@@WelzieArt does sharpie works for indoor
House wall?
What if i have a pc-1mr, how do i unclog it? I can't seem to find anything on how to remove them. Only the paint type pen. But as i know you can change the tip of a pc-1mr, so i must also be able to remove it. I cannot pull it out?
The pc 1m tip can be pulled out. Give it a quick tug. Should come out fine
They have a different tip than the 5m. It’s got a little knob on back where it sticks in
Not sure if u will see this but if u do, I have the thick type of posca pens and the problem is I’ve been waiting a long time shaking them and stuff but the ink won’t come out. I even tried to tip the whole pen over to get the ink to the tip but still. What do I do..?
The ink in the big posca pen does take a while to work it’s way through the tip. Shaking the pen only really makes the ink mix correctly it doesn’t load the ink into the pen tip. Keep pressing the pen down with the tip to your scratch paper and keep applying pressing until the ink loads the tip. It does take a bit.
I stay running in to laying colors problems the color I have down I go over it with another color and it starts off ok then they start to blend and that’s not the look I am going for and the tip changes to the color I am going over how do I avoid the problem?
Are you going over the color while it’s still wet? Also if you’re adding a color over a color work really lightly with your pen and make sure plenty of ink is flowing out. Using a blow dryer can help minimize dry time and make sure ink is really dry before second layer. Hope that helps let me know 🤙🏼
@@WelzieArt thanks man I appreciate it I’ll definitely do that and let you know 🙏🏾
Any questions just ask! Happy to try and help
My poscas are leaving like little pieces of paint how can I fix that?
Are you doing posca on paper? Sometimes the paper curls up in little balls into the paint.
@@WelzieArt yes, sketch paper
So the paper is probably just soft and coming apart with the water from the posca paint. Try better paper or just not Pershing down so hard. Once paint is dry you can brush the little paper boogers off your artwork.
Good luck and stay inspired 🤙🏼
@@WelzieArt ok thanks!
I have markers but ima test to see if this works- about prob 3 hours? Till I edit.
Great plan!! Testing is always a great idea! Stay inspired 🤙🏼
Hey there I'm a professional artist and have gone through a tonne of poscas for over 10 years. I find every now and then i stumble on a 'faulty' posca. Like 1 in 10 poscas pens the paint that comes out is super runny, not at all opaque, very translucent, no matter how much i shake it up and use it... Have u come across this? Is there anything to do about that?
I’ve never had that problem usually if I shake it good it solves the runny problem. I can’t remember the last time I had a bad pen. Are you in a cold climate?
@@WelzieArt weird, I'm actually in a very tropical humid climate. I'm wondering maybe the pens were stored bad or something and it hardened, that not even the steel ball can mix it up :\
Like stored bad the store, because when it happens to me it's always a brand new one freshly opened
It might be its super hot? I’m in Hawaii and I do notice on super hot days my pens can be a bit more runny. Next time you get a pen that’s “faulty” try putting it in the fridge for a min on two and try again. They also could have been stored vertical for a long time and all the pigment is crusted on the bottom. Might be opening up one and seeing what’s going on inside
I accidentally pumped too hard when trying to activate one of my posca (fine point) now when I barely push, it flows. Is there anyway to fix that?. 😟
That happens!! Don’t worry. There is just a lot of ink in your tip and it will bleed out too much when this occurs. Without pressing down draw some lines for a bit on scrap paper to balance the amount of ink in the tip. With the finer tips it doesn’t take much pressure to get the ink to flow. Don’t worry your pen isn’t ruined. Just do above steps before working on your art piece. Toilet paper absorbs ink really well if you get spills on your piece. Good luck!
@@WelzieArt Thank you so much!!
Can I seal these with polyurethane varnish?
Yes you can! Just make sure your paint is dry. Also it’s smart to try whatever varnish you are using on a test piece first. That way of it doesn’t work for some reason you don’t ruin your artwork.
Good luck! Aloha 🤙🏼
You might want to try plastic razor blades. They do cost a little bit more, but with those you'll probably still be able to erase just as effectively without scratching the surface you're working on. They should also be much less noisy. If either of these two things are wrong, please do a video for us viewers to see why
I e never seen those I’ll give them a try. Thanks!
Yupo and/or stone paper would work well with these
I bought these same paint markers and click shut (as hard as I can) everyone dried out in a month, I can hear it’s full, what do I do? I really hate them and the waist of money. Please help
Insteadcof using a razor have u tried a used cut credit card and wet wipe instead ? To scap up unwanted dried ink i have arthritis and cant handle a razor safely????mikelle art mom
I haven’t t tried that but I will! Great tip, thank you! 👊🏼💥
man ive wanted them for six years, i hope i can finally buy them after payday bahaha
They are worth it! If you take care of them they can last a long time. Start out with just a couple colors than ass to it. You can do a lot with the pc 1 m and pc 5 m black. Start there and only get what you need when you’re on a budget. Make a couple cool pieces and sell them for 4$ so you can get more pens. Have fun and stay inspired 🤙🏼
What paper should I use when I use Posca Pens! 🤷♂️😀😃😄😁😆
You can use all kinds of paper but I have found thicker seems to work better. It won’t bleed out as much. Softer paper tends to come apart with the posca pen tip but still can be used. Finding the balance of thickness, smoothness and works well with the tips might take some trial and error. Often I find a paper that works then it ends up not being available. Good luck!
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@@WelzieArt Aloha
PS I wonder about pushing down on the tip of the brush tip pens, I don't want to ruin the tip! 😳
You won’t ruin the tip! Don’t be afraid to push down. Just use a clean surface to push the tip on.
@@WelzieArt Thank you so much! 😊🙏
Any questions just ask
So. I designed my ps5 controller and I know it will come of if I will be touching it even if it's dry. Is there a special thing like a varnish what makes it not come of PLASTIC if there is can someone please tell me bout it.
The best for the plastic controller is rustoleum clear spray. It’s the cheapest easiest solution that works. Good luck. Stay inspired 🤙🏼
@@WelzieArt thank you.
Tip #11: best clear sealers for Posca art?
That’s going to be my next video! Crystal clear spray acrylic works great and is at every hardware store. Hairspray does work too. You can also coat with resins like epoxy resin or poly resin which I use. Aloha !