I pretty much love everything Sharpie, but their paint pens are particularly fun!Â
I’ve only tried their oil-based versions, though they do also have water-based.
Oil paint, however, is trickier to use. There’s a learning curve. Oil paint becomes gummy as it dries, which means the tip can get gummed up and need cleaning. This can cause all kinds of challenges – I’ll make a tutorial video with tips for you soon. However, they work on pretty much anything and are deliciously rich (especially the metallics).Â
Oil paint is more permanent and tougher than water based paint. However, the chemicals in them can be smellier while wet, they’re slower to dry and can affect the surface you paint on. I wouldn’t recommend using them on things like helmets.Â
Find these markers here. I’ve also spotted more options at Staples, Michaels and one of my favourite Calgary stores, Swinton’s Art Supply.