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Developed for signs, posters, arts and crafts, menu boards, urban art, home décor, and more, paint markers and paint pens are generally solvent-based (meaning the pigments are dispersed in alcohol, water, or another solvent) or acrylic-based (which are usually more opaque). For use on porous and non-porous surfaces such as canvas, painted surfaces, wood, glass, vinyl, foam board, metal, paper, and even skateboard decks, many marker paints also have lightfast or waterproof qualities that stand up to environmental factors such as rain and direct sunlight.


Blick also offers paint markers for decorating home décor items such as glassware, lamps, and ceramics, plus solvent-based and acrylic paint pens for journaling, calligraphy, writing, and hand lettering. You can also choose empty markers for mixing your own colors, or solid sticks of paint for writing on wet or oily surfaces. Child-friendly poster paint markers give kids freedom to make big, expressive letters and pictures.


Whether you’re shopping for the boldest black mop marker, the most eye-catching colors, glitter markers, metallic markers, or even markers that produce stunning mirror effects, Blick can help you make the best choice for your next indoor or outdoor art-making experience.


Acrylic Paint Markers can be used to write or draw on hard, non-porous materials such as glass, plastic, and metal. Use them on any surface that's not oily, greasy, or waxy. Acrylic Markers are more opaque than ordinary ink- and dye-based markers. In contrast with most other markers, light colors can cover dark surfaces.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are paint markers? Do they contain paint?

    Paint markers use opaque inks, and are often designed for large areas of coverage. However, they don't contain actual paint. Some are solvent-based and permanent, others water-based.