The markers are really fun, but are they acrylic-based? Let's take a look!
Today I am reviewing the 36 set of Arrtx dual-tip acrylic markers sold on Amazon: amzn.to/3GC5pYd
*I received these as a gift.
I enjoyed using these markers for artwork on paper. At first, I used them to add details to mixed media paintings but I didn't find the coverage to be that good so I tried a painting with just the markers on white mixed media paper and it was awesome. They blended well and felt great to use. I could also reactivate and blend them with water, making me wonder if they were really acrylic. They seem like an opaque Tombow marker. Let's look at the pros and cons...
Pros:
*The come preactivated, no priming and pumping as with other acrylic pens
*Blendable and rewetable (pro for me!)
*Nice color variety
*Brush nib is juicy, flexible and responsive.
*The packaging is good storage
Cons:
*Not permanent /waterproof
*The brush nib would be damaged if used on rough surfaces like rocks
*Not fully opaque
*No pigment or lightfast info
*No open stock availability
Bottom line:
I reached out to the company with my findings that these were not waterproof and therefore not suitable for rock and ceramic painting and the nibs would be too fragile for use on rough surfaces. They said they will edit the description on Amazon. The ink in these markers reminds me of chalk ink or gouache. It didn't occur to me at first because typical chalk markers have hard scratchy nibs that are streaky but these markers are really smooth and fluid. If you are a chalk marker lover you will really like these as the ink can be wiped off non-porous surfaces with a wet cloth. As an acrylic paint pen, these are not great but as an art marker, they are wonderful. It's gouache in a pen! I also want to be clear, I don't know what binder is in these pens. There is no smell to them. I suppose it could have really diluted acrylic paint but I've never seen any acrylic product act like this. Still, I like them and will probably buy more when I run out.
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7 авг 2022