Just a random question ?

[Dustbin]

Is it possible to use "Sharpies" for fine lines over acrylic paints, or would that be classed as a dumb question :thinking:

[wotan]

Should work fine.

John

[Tim Marlow]

Don’t see why not. I occasionally use technical pens for fine lines, and that is a fairly similar idea.

[Airborne01]

Don't they fade/change to a blueish tone time relatively quickly?

[Mark1]

I've got a few of these paint pens from hobby craft.

[Gern]

I've got a few of these paint pens from hobby craft. [ATTACH=CONFIG]n1152680[/ATTACH]

Me too. They're really good for switches etc. in cockpits.

[Guest]

Like all things if it works use it. Warning, from past experimentation test it first.

Laurie

[Tim Marlow]

Don't they fade/change to a blueish tone time relatively quickly?

Not in my experience Steve. I think they are loaded with India ink.

[BarryW]

Is it possible to use "Sharpies" for fine lines over acrylic paints, or would that be classed as a dumb question :thinking:

I tried sharpies but I found that they were not very effective. Much better are Posca paint pens. Get the ones with a fine tip. I use them all the time now mostly for knobs and switches.

[dave]

I use 0.05mm fine permament markers on occasion over acrylics with no problems.

But check they are permanent, to my knowledge they are less likely to fade over time.

[Guest]

For me I use a speck of paint on a fine brush. More accurate.

Advantage go all little astray water on a cotton bud to the rescue.

Permanent markers are permanent as soon as you hit the plastic.

Also hate when I have used pressing on the nib to produce ink. Nothing happens & then the whole thing floods.
Tut having one of my bad grumbly days. Never mind Tuesday is an even number day.

Laurie

[Dustbin]

Thanks Guys, I will try an experimental job first,with a top coat of varnish if it works. If no joy then I will seek out the paint markers.


Paul

[Airborne01]

For me I use a speck of paint on a fine brush. More accurate.

Advantage go all little astray water on a cotton bud to the rescue.

Permanent markers are permanent as soon as you hit the plastic.

Also hate when I have used pressing on the nib to produce ink. Nothing happens & then the whole thing floods.
Tut having one of my bad grumbly days. Never mind Tuesday is an even number day.

Laurie

Unless you count Sunday as the first day of the week Laurie

[Guest]

Unless you count Sunday as the first day of the week Laurie

Are you American or something? :tongue-out:

[Airborne01]

Moi! English as the day is long Sirrah!