Pébéo 4Artist paint marker, 2 mm round tip

Add finer outlines, lettering and small colour accents with one Pébéo 4Artist oil-based paint marker. This version has a 2 mm round tip and glossy, lightfast paint. Choose one marker in red, black, white, metallic gold or metallic silver; this is not a five-marker set.

Finer lines and small colour accents

The 2 mm round tip suits line drawings, small letterforms and details within a larger piece. Choose a broader marker for large areas or wide letter strokes. The line depends on paint flow and surface: 2 mm is the tip size, not a guaranteed line width. Black and white provide contrast, red a colour accent, and gold and silver a metallic detail.

Prime and control the marker

Shake firmly with the cap closed until the mixing ball moves. Before first use, press the tip several times on scrap paper until it takes up paint. Test flow on spare material and start on your work only once the stroke is controlled. Avoid pumping excessive paint into the tip.

On spare material matching your actual surface, draw two lines beside each other with a small gap and add a few short dashes alongside. Let them dry and check that the gap stays open and the dashes have clear edges. Record colour, surface and the spacing that works for you. If details fill in, try less paint flow and a smoother movement before drawing on your piece.

Combine surfaces and layers

Use on surfaces including canvas, paper, cardboard, wood, metal, plastic and glass. Porous surfaces absorb binder and may give a less glossy result. A suitable coat of Bindex or water-based varnish can isolate the surface; test the complete build-up on a spare piece first.

Combine with dry acrylic or oil paintings and mixed media. An isolating coat of Bindex or 4Artist Marker varnish can help between painting and marker. Stroke lightly over the lower layer: the marker’s solvent can reactivate paint, especially with pressure or insufficient drying. For blending or removal on smooth, non-porous surfaces, use the separate 4Artist medium and test first. Protect finished work with the appropriate 4Artist Marker varnish.

Care and safe working

Close the cap carefully and store horizontally. Ventilate the workspace, avoid eye contact and follow medium and varnish labels too. Drying depends on thickness and surface; touch-dry colour can still be affected by solvent. Auxiliaries and test surface are not included.

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