tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post4171183125916153641..comments2023-11-05T03:19:45.783-07:00Comments on Painting Rock & Stone Animals, Nativity Sets & More: Rock Painting Tip: Use Paint Pens Instead of a Brush for DetailingCindy Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-9301589745670105752018-11-17T08:56:45.326-07:002018-11-17T08:56:45.326-07:00Thank you so much for your comment and tips, Jean....Thank you so much for your comment and tips, Jean. I hope others here read how you've solved the smearing Sharpie problem.Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-72769156618275323992018-11-16T21:34:16.328-07:002018-11-16T21:34:16.328-07:00I primarily use sharpie pens to do my designs and ...I primarily use sharpie pens to do my designs and writing...but here is a what makes it work for me. I use flat or satin acrylic paints, nothing with gloss. There is something about the gloss acrylic paint, that makes sharpies smear. I use a pencil and write on my words, so if I make a mistake, i can erase and start over, then a fine sharpie pen for writing. My flowers etc are a combination of sharpie pens and paint. When I am done with the rock's design, I paint a layer of Elmer's washable clear glue over the top of the rocks... let it dry well. Then I spray an acrylic glossy sealer over the top. The glue seals in the markers and produces a glossy layer. So far, I have been pleased with the results... Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04258240541652660679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-5743474998219771842018-07-27T09:34:17.083-06:002018-07-27T09:34:17.083-06:00I don't have a Michaels in my town so I rely o...I don't have a Michaels in my town so I rely on Amazon and Hobby Lobby for my painting supplies, Kat. Doing research is a good thing.Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-13968346015649794202018-07-15T16:23:32.151-06:002018-07-15T16:23:32.151-06:00A lot of different kinds of pens and colors and si...A lot of different kinds of pens and colors and sizes at Michaels today. 7/2018 I didn’t buy doing research first for rocks and then I will buy.Kat Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06526951436137100038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-69345723138936863742018-02-08T10:42:11.874-07:002018-02-08T10:42:11.874-07:00Hello. I recommend E6000 glue for attaching rocks....Hello. I recommend E6000 glue for attaching rocks. You can find more info about the glue in this blog post of mine: http://paintingrocks.blogspot.com/2017/11/helpful-rock-painting-tools-and-supplies.htmlCindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-38408877788112379282018-02-08T06:34:58.657-07:002018-02-08T06:34:58.657-07:00Hi, Cindy
My rock art uses a lot of glue. what do ...Hi, Cindy<br />My rock art uses a lot of glue. what do you recommend when glueing rocks?<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-2537372991561951322017-09-18T08:03:24.360-06:002017-09-18T08:03:24.360-06:00Thanks for the info, Denise. I'd love to have ...Thanks for the info, Denise. I'd love to have Posca pens smaller than extra fine, however, when I searched on Amazon, I couldn't find them. (There were a few single pens described as ultra fine.) Would you be kind enough to supply a link or a more detailed description? Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-64119788830185736652017-09-18T03:53:41.968-06:002017-09-18T03:53:41.968-06:00Posca has an even smaller point paint pen. Smaller...Posca has an even smaller point paint pen. Smaller than extra fine. I love them for details. Bought them off of Amazon for $54 for 21 in the set. Expensive but I'd gladly pay it again.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13354541457814089058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-83464731389123866432017-09-11T08:37:33.760-06:002017-09-11T08:37:33.760-06:00Hurley, thanks for telling me about the markers at...Hurley, thanks for telling me about the markers at Michaels and including the link to their description. Because I don't have a Michaels in my town and I only use fine-tipped markers for detailing, I probably won't give these a try. However, I like the color selection and the price of these inexpensive markers. I'm sure you're creating some wonderful painted rocks with them. The important thing is they work for you! Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-43929420446088682142017-09-10T15:33:52.826-06:002017-09-10T15:33:52.826-06:00Cindy,
I think I found a GREAT set of inexpensive...Cindy,<br /><br />I think I found a GREAT set of inexpensive paint markers to use on rocks. Let me know if you feel the same. I had great success with them, except that they are not necessarily thin. I wonder if they have a fine-point set.<br /><br />http://www.michaels.com/fine-line-tip-paint-pen-set-by-craft-smart/10437729.htmlhurley thurstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01861193371440828541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-84856598924518602642017-08-12T07:10:20.420-06:002017-08-12T07:10:20.420-06:00Hi Diane. You may have learned a hard lesson with ...Hi Diane. You may have learned a hard lesson with your markers, but I'm glad you weren't afraid to try them out. I'm happy to hear you appreciate the rock painting info I share. I was a newbie once and still learn new things about painting stones.Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-81879753581577629712017-08-11T19:02:15.899-06:002017-08-11T19:02:15.899-06:00Hi, Cindy. Great info on your site for a real new...Hi, Cindy. Great info on your site for a real newbie! I learned a hard lesson today: do not use Marvey Markers or Fabrico markers. Sprayed with water -based polyurethane and everything ran. :( I will try to straighten it out a bit after it dries well. I have had good luck with inexpensive craft paint from walmart, which I use to paint a foundation. It's just for my grandson to hide at a baseball game so no biggie! Thanks for taking the time to help the helpless! Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00293676913343564411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-22681886225200713072017-07-17T06:56:22.446-06:002017-07-17T06:56:22.446-06:00I've been wanting something with white ink. Th...I've been wanting something with white ink. Thanks for letting me know the white, extra fine Posca pen works great.Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-63078319599280066572017-07-16T23:06:14.978-06:002017-07-16T23:06:14.978-06:00Posca pens come in white extra fine and work great...Posca pens come in white extra fine and work great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-38152780106904312017-06-27T06:34:17.815-06:002017-06-27T06:34:17.815-06:00Kristen - A medium-size Posca pen would be too lar...Kristen - A medium-size Posca pen would be too large for detail work but if you're going to use it for coloring larger areas, it would be fine. Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-91364933355754874892017-06-26T17:42:48.549-06:002017-06-26T17:42:48.549-06:00I'm debating between the pen size for posca. ...I'm debating between the pen size for posca. Would medium be too large?Kristen Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11396922014146778859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-21189911410591800562017-06-26T08:47:08.782-06:002017-06-26T08:47:08.782-06:00I'm happy to hear you found my information hel...I'm happy to hear you found my information helpful, Lea. Amazon does deliver to Israel if you go through their Amazon Global site. I believe you'll be able to find what you're looking for using this Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/International-Shipping-Direct/b?node=230659011<br />Otherwise, my suggestion would be to do an internet search to see if anyone close to you sells the supplies you desire.Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-24927638216691868822017-06-26T06:46:14.126-06:002017-06-26T06:46:14.126-06:00Hello, finally I found someone who gave detailed i...Hello, finally I found someone who gave detailed information aboaut the pens you use. Thank you so much, the only problem, Amazone does not deliver to Israel. Where else can I purchase the paints. Please.....LeaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16870172075122236038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-75186855271253853622017-06-09T06:21:26.052-06:002017-06-09T06:21:26.052-06:00I'm happy to hear you find my tips helpful and...I'm happy to hear you find my tips helpful and informative, Serenity. I dislike spray sealers because of the toxicity and the smell. I use a first coat of Mod Podge followed by Americana Duraclear Satin Varnish.Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-10231393909078343982017-06-08T17:55:23.061-06:002017-06-08T17:55:23.061-06:00Cindy, great site! Very informative for the begin...Cindy, great site! Very informative for the beginner 'Rock-eteer'! I am just starting out myself and really enjoy it. I'm having trouble finding just the right sealant though. What do you use that works well for you? I had a spray sealant that I used and it SMELLS TERRIBLE! Like bug spray!! I want to be able to sell or give as gifts and sure don't want that lingering. lol <br /><br />Enjoying your helpful tips, thank you!Serenityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04648600600034259494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-91834677208762019202017-05-07T07:52:55.948-06:002017-05-07T07:52:55.948-06:00You're welcome.You're welcome.Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-68075914478923004882017-05-03T03:31:27.771-06:002017-05-03T03:31:27.771-06:00Thanks for sharing useful content!Thanks for sharing useful content!Carmel Industrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937578041133927137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-60683712646501923082017-04-18T11:26:34.056-06:002017-04-18T11:26:34.056-06:00Debra - I wish I could be of more help with this o...Debra - I wish I could be of more help with this one. My guess is the roughness of the rocks is damaging the nibs on the Sharpie pens rather than the ink drying out. I wonder where your Amazon order of Posca pens is? A recent comment to this post mentioned the Craftsmart brand of paint pens sold at Michaels are pretty good. Most rock painters stay away from Sharpies because there are also issues when applying a sealer. Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-90361400250883620002017-04-18T10:20:44.861-06:002017-04-18T10:20:44.861-06:00Cindy can you help with this? I have used Sharpie ...Cindy can you help with this? I have used Sharpie markers but after using just a short time, for example drawing several words on about 4 rocks, the ink no longer will flow from the tip. I have tried letting it sit for awhile and using alcohol as suggested online. I have to throw them away and could go through several pens per day if I were painting much. I have googled and googled and don't see anyone having this problem. It happens with medium pt, fine pt and extra fine pt. all of them! I ordered Posca pens on Amazon in March and they have never arrived. What is going on with the Sharpies??Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04345733403258825224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-65288708016600306982017-03-29T12:04:07.869-06:002017-03-29T12:04:07.869-06:00I'm glad to hear you're happy with the Pos...I'm glad to hear you're happy with the Posca paint pens, Debbie Joy. You're correct - they are on the pricey side. Thanks for the tip about the Craftsmart brand at Michaels. It's good to know there's a less expensive alternative out there. I just wish there was a Michaels in my town. One day I'll have to place an online order with them. :-)Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.com