Markers

Markers are pens that have their own ink-source, and a tip made of porous, pressed fibers such as felt, plastic or brush. A permanent marker consists of a container (glass, aluminum or plastic) and a core of an absorbent material. This filling serves as a carrier for the ink. The upper part of the marker contains the nib and a cap to prevent the marker from drying out. Previously the most common solvents that were used for the ink were toluene and xylene. These two substances are both harmful and characterized by a very strong smell. Today, the ink is usually made on the basis of alcohols (e.g. 1-propanol, 1-butanol, diacetone alcohol and cresols). Brands like Prismacolor, Copic and Tombow are alcohol based markers and have dual tips. They are most popular for architectural, fashion, manga and pen drawings. They can be easily blended together creating different tones, shadows and colors. Colorless blenders are also utilized in the same matter as to simplify the process.

 

Copic

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Copic
Copic makes the highest quality alcohol markers in the world. Developed for and widely adopted by the Japanese manga industry, Copic markers are ideal for all styles of art, design, illustration, and crafts. They are durable, refillable, and featuring replaceable nibs. Sketch markers come in the widest range of colors, and feature the Medium Broad and Super Brush nib combination. Sketch markers are commonly used for comics, storyboard illustration, fashion design, interior design, manga, anime, landscape architecture, rubber-stamping, mixed media arts, tattoo arts, calligraphy and more.
Crayola

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Crayola
Crayola Classic Fine Line Markers are the classic, long-lasting, durable markers. They lay down lots of brilliant color, yet don’t bleed through most paper. Crayola features 10 classic colors with high-quality, true-to-color ink. Add bold, vibrant color to artwork, school assignments, and other creative projects.
DecoColor

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DecoColor
DecoColor paint markers are great for writing and detail drawings on glass, paper, wood, clay, porcelain, stone, metal and mirrors. The paint is opaque and xylene based. It is acid free, lightfast, weatherproof and pigmented. Great for crafting, home and office use. DecoColor ranges in 30 different colors.
Molotow

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Molotow
Molotow’s acylic-based 127HS-EF is a perfect outliner. It is equipped with an extra-fine and strong 1 mm Crossover-Tip, that can be exchanged at any time. Molotow’s capillary system that allows for an even and controlled dye distribution. Molotow markers offer the best writing performance on nearly every surface. The mixing balls inside the markers make sure that the highly concentrated pigments are evenly distributed within the paint for optimal writing results. Therefore it is recommended to shake your marker well before use. Molotow’s are easily mixable with other ONE4ALL™ colors (for individual shading), it can be diluted with water (for translucent effects) or with acetone (for permanency on fatty surfaces). It works on nearly every surface (check surface first), is silk-matt, quick-drying, has an incredible opacity.
Pentel

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Pentel
Pentel’s durable, fiber-tip markers produces radiant fine lines. There intense, water-based ink is ideal for a variety of applications, including adult coloring books, everyday drawing and coloring as well as writing. Their snap-fit cap prevents it from drying out so they last longer. Pentel Color Pens come in sets of 12,18,24,36 different colors.
Permapaque

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Permapaque
Permapaque is a dual point paint marker that has a chisel point that serves a broad, colorful mark or a bullet point for fine lines and accents. They can be used in business or craft-related setting, for brainstorming sessions or used for home decor. Permapaque is archival quality ink that is chemically stable, waterproof, and fade resistant on paper. It doesn’t smear, feather or bleed through most papers and it is odorless, quick drying and non-toxic. Permapaque is best on canvas, plastic, metal, glass (not permanent), wood crafts, ceramics (decorative only, not intended for food service or ceramics that are washed), and pottery.
Pilots

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Pilot
Pilot Super Color Permanent Marker comes with a large or small tip, making it apt for use in fast-paced projects as well as small detailed ones. Its chisel point permanent marker is great on wood, metal, plastic, glass, and several other surfaces. The non-washable ink dries quickly and does not smudge. Its sturdy aluminum barrel is easy to hold and use. This refillable permanent marker comes with a cap that prevents the ink at the tip from drying.
Prismacolor

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Prismacolor
Prismacolors Premier art markers are made dual tipped. Premiers come with a brush or chisel tip and a fine tip.  The ink is formulated to give the richest color saturation with smooth coverage. The duality of the thick and skinny tips let you change it up whenever the mood strikes. One ink source ensures color consistency from either end. It’s an alcohol, dye-based ink that’s non toxic. These markers are great for architects, fashion designers, illustrators and artists a like.
Sharpie

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Sharpie
Sharpie markers are the most standard markers for making permanent marks. Sharpie tips come in various shapes and sizes, some are even dual tipped. They are all water and fade resistant. There quick-drying ink is an AP certified nontoxic formula. Each line has around 25 assorted colors to make your marking unique.
Tombow

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Tombow Dual Brush Pen
Tombow Dual Brush Pen is a flexible brush tip and fine tip in one marker. Brush tip works like a paintbrush to create fine, medium or bold strokes; fine tip gives consistent lines. Dual Brush Pens are ideal for artists and crafters. The water-based ink is blendable and the resilient nylon brush retains it’s point stroke after stroke.  96 colors available including a colorless blender for shading.