Speaking of a brush, you may not know what kind of pen it is. In fact, the paint pen is a marker, which is a brush used by many illustrators to draw beautiful illustrations. So, what are the types of paint pens? Which pigment pen is better? Let's get to know each other.

What is a pigment pen?

If you're not familiar with paintbrushes, but when it comes to markers, you'll have a big idea. In fact, the two refer to the same thing, but the names are different. Then, let's take a look at what a marker is.

Markers, also known as paint pens and markers, are colored pens for writing and drawing. It has a hard nib, a pen case with ink inside. Coatings are used in many industries, such as design, advertising, art, and more.

There are hundreds of colors of markers, and manufacturers divide them into different series according to the frequency of each color. In addition, there are many kinds of paint markings. According to different classification criteria, they can be divided into the following categories:

1. According to the writing points, there are fiber type writing points and foam type writing points. The former is tough, sharp, uniform in color; The latter has a wider pen, soft strokes, full colors, and grainy colors.

2. According to the ink, there are oily, alcoholic and water-based. The oil-based paint pen dries quickly, and the color will not hurt the paper if it is stacked many times. It also has the characteristics of waterproof and light resistance. The color of the water-based paint of the fountain pen is more transparent, but the superimposed color will turn gray and damage the paper; Alcohol paint pens are more suitable for writing on paper with smooth surface, and have the characteristics of environmental protection, waterproofing and fast drying.

Which paint is good?

Many friends will use paint pens to make marks, draw, draw, among which drawing is the most common scene where paint pens are used. It's amazing how a small marker can express the author's countless ideas on a single piece of paper. But the premise is that the pen is of good quality. So, how to choose a paint pen is very important.

Look at the properties of the pen.

There are many types of markers, oily, water-based, and alcoholic. Different types of paint pens have different functions and decorative effects. Therefore, choosing a paint pen cannot look at the appearance. You need to understand the properties of the pen first, and then see how well it works. Only in this way is the pen you choose good.

Look at the color of the second pen

Like watercolor pens, paint markers are characterized by a wide range of colors and hundreds of colors. Especially when choosing a marker, you must first know what color you need, and then choose a good color.

Look at the shape of this pen.

There are two kinds of paint nibs, one is a fiber nib and the other is a foam nib. Because the things of different shapes of strokes are different, the things that can be displayed will be different. Therefore, to know which paint pen is better and more suitable for you, you can start from this aspect.

How to use a brush

Paint is a type of pen used by many artists when creating their work. The works designed with this pen are not only full of color, but also have an unforgettable visual effect. Having said all this, are you moved? There is an urge to buy it back. Don't worry, before buying a pen, see how the paint pen is used.

1. Hold the paint pen in your hand and shake the pen body up and down to make the ink in the barrel more even.

2. Open the pen cover, stand upright, let the nib face up, hold the nib with your hand for about 3-4 seconds to release the air from the pen tube.

3. Press the nib to let the ink in the barrel flow to the nib, but be careful not to press too hard to prevent leaving dots where the nib touches.

4. After use, close the pen tightly and repeat the first method the next time you use it.

The steps to use a paint pen are simple, the same as the watercolor pens we used when we were children. However, simple steps, if not paid attention to some details, can ruin a good design draft. Therefore, in addition to knowing how to use a paint pen, you must also know the precautions in use.

How do I wipe off paint stains?

When drawing or marking with a paint pen, the paint pen accidentally stands on the skin or body. Because the paint pen contains ink, it cannot be removed by wiping with clean water or cleaning directly. So, how to remove paint pen stains?

Wipe with alcohol

This marker dries quickly and has good water resistance. Only water can be cleaned. If you wipe it with a high concentration of alcohol, you can dissolve the pen stains left by the marker, and finally wash it again with clean water.

2. Scrub with gasoline or pine perfume

If a water-based paint pen leaves a pen stain on the clothes, try washing it with gasoline or pine perfume, and finally washing it with water.

3. Wash with laundry detergent.

If the above method is not very effective, you can also use a special detergent for washing. Pour dish soap on pen stains and wait 5 minutes before washing according to normal washing procedures.

4. Soak in a soapy solution.

Soak the clothes stained with pen stains in soap, wait about half an hour, and wash the clothes again, so that the pen stains can be easily removed.

5. Wipe the pen stains off the skin with makeup remover.

If the pen stains on the skin,

There is ink in the barrel of the paint pen, but the ink content of each marker is limited, and the pen dries when it is used up, and it is no longer possible to make marks or draw drawings. However, some markers dry because they have not been used for a long time, and the ink inside cannot flow to the tip of the pen. So, what to do if the paint pen dries?

If the pen is dry because there is no ink, the easiest way is to buy the ink in a box of paint pens and then fill the ink into the pen tube. When using this method, be sure to buy ink with the same color as the original, otherwise, the color after pouring will be very strange.

If the paint pen is dried out because it has not been used for a long time, first remove the cap of the pen, and then pour a little nail washing water into it; Then place the nib in the cap and hold the pen upside down for 5 minutes, and the pen can be used renewed.

The above methods of disposing of dried markers are the two most common in our lives, and if you feel more troublesome, you can also take a simpler and rough way, that is, directly throw away the dried pens and reset a new batch of paint pens.