TIPS FOR ACRYLIC MARKER CARE

tips, techniques & how-to's

Fine art tools need looking after. Our Acrylic Marker is a paint and delivery system in one, so you need to treat it with as much care as you would your brushes and tools.

TIPS

  • A ball and pump valve system inside the marker keeps the paint flowing and the pigment and binder evenly mixed, so give it a good shake before use for best results
  • If too much paint comes out, itโ€™s usually because youโ€™re pushing down too hard (or often) on the nib. Itโ€™s easily fixed - wipe away excess paint, donโ€™t pump the nib, and your marker should be good to go again
  • Do you work your tools hard? Dirty nibs can be quickly sorted. If youโ€™ve got other Liquitex colors or paints on your nib, and theyโ€™re still wet, take it out and rinse it
  • If itโ€™s dried on or itโ€™s simply looking a little old and worn out, go for a replacement nib. Theyโ€™re easy to fit and return your markers to full precision
  • Remember to always store markers horizontally and to keep lids on when not in use, to stop the paint drying out