Pébéo 4Artist paint marker, 4 mm round tip

Draw opaque outlines, write lettering and add colour accents with one Pébéo 4Artist oil-based paint marker. This version has a 4 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.

Outlines, lettering and colour accents

The round tip suits continuous lines, curves and rounded letterforms. Choose 4 mm for clearly visible outlines; a finer marker suits very small details, while a broader tip suits larger areas. The line depends on paint flow and surface: 4 mm is the tip size. Black and white provide contrast, red a colour accent, and gold and silver a metallic effect.

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.

Draw a circle and a square with a steady movement on spare material matching your actual surface. Join the start and finish without pumping the tip again at the join. Let them dry and compare the curve, corners and join for local thickening and coverage. Record colour and surface; if paint builds up, try a smoother movement before starting 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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