Pébéo 4Artist paint marker, 8 mm chisel tip

Draw graphic accents, lettering and broad areas of colour with one Pébéo 4Artist oil-based paint marker. The broad face and edge of its 8 mm chisel tip produce different strokes. The paint is opaque and glossy, with high lightfastness. Choose one colour; this is not a five-marker set.

Choose a colour and stroke

Choose red for colour accents, black or white for contrast, or metallic gold or silver for a metallic effect. Use the broad face for areas and turn the tip for narrower details. Stroke width depends on angle, speed, paint flow and surface; 8 mm describes the tip, not every line you draw.

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.

Make three strokes on the same spare material: with the broad face, with the edge and at a faster drawing speed. Let them dry and compare coverage, edges and gloss; record the surface. This gives you a method before adding lettering or outlines to a 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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