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What is a Uni-ball POSCA pens?
There is a whole world of Uni-ball Posca users out there! And hopefully after reading this article you will be more informed about these amazingly versatile products.
A Posca art pen is basically an odourless, water-based and water resistant pigment ink marker for most surfaces. It is very popular amongst artists, designers, calligraphers, illustrators and creative hobbyists. It is used by amateurs and professionals on all types of materials, hence its versatility and compatibility to use with other mediums. The acrylic paint is contained in a hard, hand held plastic tube with a polyester fibre applicator nib. Various shaped nibs are available, so you can always choose the right nib for the right project! Uni-ball POSCA Markers contain highly pigmented water based pigment ink that produce poster-like, vibrant and vivid colours. Once applied they are opaque and will dry like acrylic paint. Posca markers are water-resistant.
Are Uni-ball Posca markers permanent?
Yes. They are lightfast and water resistant and will write on virtually any surface from glass, primed canvas and wood, to paper and metal without any bleed. Once dry, the opaque colours can be completely covered with a new paint application, working colour over colour. Also, Posca markers are amazing for laying down opaque blocks of vivid colours next to each other. A graphic designers dream medium.
Whilst still wet, the acrylic marker paint can be diluted with a little water to create washes, either directly on the substrate or in a palette. Paint can also be blended when wet on the substrate to create new colour combinations.
Uni-ball Posca markers are lightweight and easy to transport, they can be used for painting indoors or outdoors. Take them on holiday or sketching days out. Using Posca art pens will allow you to start and finish a painting in one sitting as there is a very short window on drying times, only a few minutes at the most!
Water resistant Uni-ball Posca Markers are the ideal medium for customising many of your favourite objects such as skateboards, bedroom doors, bedroom walls, mobile phones, mirrors, lampshades, trainers, denim jacket, leather jacket, water-bottles, your bicycle and a whole host of other objects.
The Perfect Uni-ball Posca Products; Pens, Pencils and Pastels.
- Posca Markers – 2.5mm – 4 Mono Tones – PC-5M
- Posca Markers – 0.9 – 1.3mm – 4 Mono Tones – PC-3M
- Posca Markers – 0.7mm – 4 Mono Tones – PC-1M
- Posca Markers – 8 Standard Colours – Assorted Sizes
- Uni Chalk Marker Pen PWE-8K – Assorted Pack Of 8
- UNI POSCA MARKERS EXTRA BOLD PC-17K
- UNI POSCA MARKERS BOLD PC-8K
- UNI POSCA MARKERS MEDIUM PC-5M
- UNI POSCA MARKERS FINE PC-3M
- UNI POSCA ULTRA FINE MARKERS PC-1MR
- UNI POSCA EXTRA FINE MARKERS PC-1M
- UNI POSCA BRUSH MARKERS PCF-350
- Uni POSCA Pastels Assorted – Set of 24
- Uni Posca Coloured Assorted Pencils – Set of 36
5 Posca nib types and 8 different Posca sizes; For writing, painting, drawing, colouring, decorating and mark making that can be used on virtually any surface.
PC-17K Extra Broad 15mm tip; Extra Broad chisel/square 15mm tip. Available in 10 vivid colours, it has an extra-broad square shape tip, will create fat and thin lines, it is great for creating lettering and excellent for filling in large areas. Excellent for large scale artwork, murals, indoors and outdoors, great for using on walls, and windows. Used for Street Art, Graffiti Art, large italic style handwriting and large format work.
PC-8K Broad Chisel tip 8mm; Available in 33 vivid colours. Allows you to create thick or thin lines, neat curves and also tapered lines. Excellent for calligraphy, lettering and outlining, Street Art, Graffiti Art, Italic-style hand-writing and large format work. Murals indoors and outdoors. Replaceable tip.
PC-7M Broad Bullet tip 4.5-5.5mm; Available in 15 vivid colours, great for creating dots and smooth outlines, neat curves and great for blending and fine details. The rounded tip is excellent for precision on large art pieces on canvas or primed or unprimed wooden panels.
PC-5M Medium 1.8-2.5mm bullet tip; Available in 49 vivid colours with reversible and replaceable tip. Multi-purpose marker, produces neat and precise lines for detailed work, and for blending colours together. Used for colouring and lettering. Great all-rounder.
PC-3M Fine tip 0.9-1.3mm; Available in 44 vivid colours, reversible and replaceable tip. Used for extra fine detailing, designing, drawing, decorating and lettering. Great all-rounder.
PC-1M Extra Fine 0.7mm marker; Available in 29 vivid colours . Extra fine and precise bullet tip. Used for those extra fine details and designs. Used by card makers, designers, and illustrators. Can create tiny dots, curves, continuous lines and expressive strokes. Great for colouring.
PCF-350 Brush marker; Available in 10 vivid colours. Soft brush fibre tip, is ideal for brush script, calligraphy and colouring. Excellent for creating painterly marks and reaching areas that other markers cannot with its soft fine tip. Great for colouring and fine designs.
What Surfaces can I use my Uni-ball Posca paint Marker on!
Always make sure your surface is dust and grease free before you start any project. The smoother the surface the longer the drying time, however Posca art pens only usually take a few minutes to dry in the right conditions. They can be used on almost any surface.
- Black paper – Will dry permanent, can be varnished with 2 coats of water based spray varnish in a Matt, Satin or Gloss finish.
- White paper – Will dry permanent, can be varnished with 2 coats of water based spray varnish in a Matt, Satin or Gloss finish.
- Cardboard – Will dry permanent, can be varnished with 2 coats of water based spray varnish in a Matt, Satin or Gloss finish.
- Bristol Board – Will dry permanent, can be varnished with 2 coats of water based spray varnish in a Matt, Satin or Gloss finish.
- Primed Canvas – Will dry permanent, can be varnished with 2 coats of water based spray varnish in a Matt, Satin or Gloss finish.
- Primed or un-primedWooden Panel – Will dry permanent, can be varnished with 2 coats of water based spray varnish in a Matt, Satin or Gloss finish. On more absorbent un-primed wooden panel, it will take slightly longer to dry.
- Glass – bake in the oven at 160ƒ for 45 mins then spray with clear varnish, hand wash only. Not suitable for use on items used in contact with food.
- Stone – to fix spray with clear varnish.
- Textiles – Iron on reverse to Fix. Posca paint will absorb into the fabric. It will fade after 20 washes, but will not wash out completely. Can be reapplied to refresh colours.
- Smooth exterior and interior walls – make sure the surface is clean and dry and dust free, Posca will dry waterproof, can be spray varnished for longevity or to change the look of the finish.
- Windows – no need to fix will dry waterproof. Can be wiped off with water or a microfibre cloth and a scraper can be used for stubborn paint.
- Metal water bottles – Fix with clear varnish.
- Ceramic – Porcelain – Fix in the oven 160ƒ for 45 minutes then apply clear varnish spray. Hand wash only.
- Plastics – Fix with clear varnish.
AQUA GREEN – POSCA MARKERS PC-1MR ULTRA FINE 0.7MM BULLET TIP
AQUA GREEN – POSCA MARKERS PC1M EXTRA FINE 0.7-1.0MM BULLET TIP
