Essential Paint Pens for Rocks + Why to Use Paint Markers and Pens for Rock Painting

What are the essential paint pens for rocks? Why use paint pens for rock painting instead of acrylic paints and brushes? Learn which acrylic paint markers and non-paint pens that are great for painting stones, along with what not to use. Paint pens are easy for beginners to use and great for advanced rock painters too. You can blend, draw, outline, and accent with them to make pretty designs you'll love!

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[rhythmic_seed]

I loved your video! Thanks very much. From Patagonia🇦🇷

[drama]

I started out with micron pens for fine lining and small details but they dried out way too quick for me. I suggest tooli- art fine liners theyre great=)

[christinachen]

Very helpful. I m thinking of starting rock painting again.

[sandrya]

This was such a helpful video, thank you!

[questioneverything]

Sharpie ultra fine markers are the only marker that works for me, for outlining. I paint the rock with acrylic paint markers, then outline with the sharpie, then seal with triple thick glaze. All my other liner pens totally smear off, including the ones you said work. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[splenderdo]

Very helpful video, thank you for all the tips.

[sylvialashley]

One thing you didn’t bring up is durability outside. I happen to know, that the oil based Sharpie markers are terrible if left outside in the sun. They fade and look awful! I’m going to try the Pitt pens you mentioned on this video next. Hopefully they will hold up better for this purpose. Thanks.

[pattykat]

Do you have to seal your work if you use the POSCA matkers??? Are they good for outdoor decoration?

[catlover]

What kind of spray sealer would work best with the posca markers and uniball signo pens?

[jjzjewelry]

How do all these pens hold up with a resin sealer?