tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post8951695857810720873..comments2023-11-05T03:19:45.783-07:00Comments on Painting Rock & Stone Animals, Nativity Sets & More: How to Prevent "Sharpie" Permanent Markers from Blurring When SealedCindy Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-76333569392185187132019-02-12T09:12:10.198-07:002019-02-12T09:12:10.198-07:00Hi Jody. Marker smearing can be very disappointing...Hi Jody. Marker smearing can be very disappointing! Make sure your rocks have "cured" before sealing them. Sometimes that means letting the rock sit for a week so the marker completely dries. The glossy, glassy finish is created using "resin." Do an online search for "art resin rocks" and you should see some tutorials on how it's done. Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-65248370913355757342019-02-12T07:07:25.749-07:002019-02-12T07:07:25.749-07:00Hi Cindy-just started rock painting and love it. T...Hi Cindy-just started rock painting and love it. The smearing took me by surprise and is quite upsetting after spending lots of time on a piece. I switched from spray sealer to brush and to try to help and it still smears, every now and then. I’m going to try the glue idea, and I’m also going to investigate the Posca brand markers. Do you have any advice on how to create a very deep looking glossy finish? Almost like something is covered in glass? Every once in a while I will see a rock that has that type of finish and always wondered how it was obtained. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11884979143321538484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-60345758910075615782018-03-31T09:28:11.472-06:002018-03-31T09:28:11.472-06:00I'm so sorry to hear your finish turned cloudy...I'm so sorry to hear your finish turned cloudy. (Delta Ceramcoat changed their formula a few years ago and I don't like how it performs now.) I have never experienced a cloudy finish so I don't have any helpful advice for you to reduce it. Over time the cloudiness may dissipate. You could also apply a different sealer over the cloudy one and see what happens. If that doesn't work, sadly, you may have to re-paint your stones.Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-89027212333547938502018-03-28T13:29:36.762-06:002018-03-28T13:29:36.762-06:00I put a coat of Delta Ceramcoat Satin Exterior/Int...I put a coat of Delta Ceramcoat Satin Exterior/Interior Varnish over my painted rocks & the finish turned cloudy. Any suggestions for removing the cloudy finish or adding something to reduce the cloudiness. Thanks for any help.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05853767262081110677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-56516365780567308692018-03-15T10:04:25.253-06:002018-03-15T10:04:25.253-06:00Thanks for letting me know the glue worked for you...Thanks for letting me know the glue worked for you. Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-29446897447324710862018-03-14T20:31:15.125-06:002018-03-14T20:31:15.125-06:00I have had the Mod Podge smear the sharpies, tried...I have had the Mod Podge smear the sharpies, tried the glue and turned out great.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-64547631306199871472018-01-22T09:08:42.403-07:002018-01-22T09:08:42.403-07:00Hi Sheree. Thanks for letting me know about MIRACA...Hi Sheree. Thanks for letting me know about MIRACAL premium spray enamel. Markers seem to problematic for everyone at one time or another. I mostly use acrylic paint for the majority of my design and use Posca markers for detail work.Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-68460410858129398372018-01-21T13:50:59.816-07:002018-01-21T13:50:59.816-07:00i have spray painted rocks in the past with premiu...i have spray painted rocks in the past with premium enamel in the past and they turned out good for outside. now this year, I have started painting river rocks and brown and black slate with acrylic paints [different sizes] for inside but mostly for outdoors I have sealers them to hold up to the weather here with MIRACAL Premium spray enamel to seal. I have put names on them and stencils of butterflies and letters. I also tried the sharpy markers and when I sealed them , some rum and some didn't. so I don,t use them anymore. Shereehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02331171444083470219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-19902077162179828732018-01-19T11:12:59.744-07:002018-01-19T11:12:59.744-07:00Since I keep most of my rocks indoors, I wasn'...Since I keep most of my rocks indoors, I wasn't aware that the nail polish would blister in the sun. Thank you so much for letting me know.Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-49863055807761712802018-01-19T09:19:04.883-07:002018-01-19T09:19:04.883-07:00Be aware...if using nail polish to paint rocks..ke...Be aware...if using nail polish to paint rocks..keep inside out of sun....Sun makes the polish blister.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-49691036874713901582017-09-27T07:18:01.439-06:002017-09-27T07:18:01.439-06:00Peaceangel - To answer your 2nd question, I do not...Peaceangel - To answer your 2nd question, I do not have a tip to get the pen to flow easily other than to use them on scrap paper before applying to the stone. (I only use pens for minor detailing so I don't have extensive experience with them.)Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-88080787327549722202017-09-27T07:14:29.731-06:002017-09-27T07:14:29.731-06:00Peaceangel - Unfortunately, Sharpies are notorious...Peaceangel - Unfortunately, Sharpies are notorious for smearing when sealed. The only pen I've found which does not smear is the Posca paint pen. They're a little more expensive but worth it. Here's a link to my blog post describing them: http://paintingrocks.blogspot.com/2016/10/the-perfect-paint-pen-for-rocks.htmlCindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-82403648175531214982017-09-26T22:27:31.710-06:002017-09-26T22:27:31.710-06:00I read your suggestions but forget - which fine ti...I read your suggestions but forget - which fine tip markers are recommended that won't run? And I have trouble getting the paint pens to start & then unexpectedly it starts to pour out. Is there a tip to getting them to flow easily?Peaceangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08612015542446345572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-766343809253906942017-09-26T22:23:55.961-06:002017-09-26T22:23:55.961-06:00Cindy, I also painted my first set of rocks with a...Cindy, I also painted my first set of rocks with acrylic paint & Sharpie markers, applied Modge Podge & some of the Sharpie markers ran & some didn't. Can't figure it out. I will try not to use sharpies if I can. :(<br />Peaceangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08612015542446345572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-80097551343058673042017-09-25T08:05:30.858-06:002017-09-25T08:05:30.858-06:00Sorry to hear your artwork blurred when you applie...Sorry to hear your artwork blurred when you applied a sealer, Kathy. Markers and pens are notorious for doing that. Your comment doesn't mention if you applied white glue over the markers before sealing the rock. In my experiment described in this post, that's what worked for me. I don't use spray sealers much and the majority of my rocks stay indoors so I can't advise you on a spray sealer for outdoor rocks. I would suggest visiting a home improvement store for sealer advice since many of their products are meant for an outdoor environment.Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-37350651638609047702017-09-24T10:21:16.433-06:002017-09-24T10:21:16.433-06:00I tried painting my first rock. I spray painted th...I tried painting my first rock. I spray painted the entire rock with acrylic paint. Then I used oil based markers/pens to write on it. I let it dry for at least 12 hours. Then I tried to seal with modern odge our door sealer. My rainbow totally ran. I had read directions online and followed the instructions that I now realize did not work. Is there a spray sealer for outdoor that would work?Kathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-31917753413141295222017-09-24T08:55:04.937-06:002017-09-24T08:55:04.937-06:00Thank you so much for commenting, Shawna. I've...Thank you so much for commenting, Shawna. I've been wanting a white pen for detailing and these sound perfect!Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-63207062273314444302017-09-23T12:46:44.455-06:002017-09-23T12:46:44.455-06:00I just wanted to let you know that The Elmer's...I just wanted to let you know that The Elmer's brand Painters sold at Walmart & Hobby Lobby have Ultra Fine tips now. My local store carries them in black, white, silver & gold. They work exceptionally well for detailing & are definitely smaller points than the fine. Good read..thank you!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085866595694349828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-67042648633907934592017-09-16T10:14:44.417-06:002017-09-16T10:14:44.417-06:00Hi Amber. Thanks for letting me know clear nail po...Hi Amber. Thanks for letting me know clear nail polish works for your daughter. Anything that doesn't smear the design is a good choice.Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-87394991316247376672017-09-16T00:03:21.638-06:002017-09-16T00:03:21.638-06:00Hello Cindy
My daughter used clear nail polish to...Hello Cindy <br />My daughter used clear nail polish to seal hers. Brushes smoothly and dry fast. Thank you for your idea I will pass it on to her..Ambernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-85292401495574149552017-09-04T13:50:39.453-06:002017-09-04T13:50:39.453-06:00The same happens to me also.The same happens to me also.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06884806193749899212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-77700873875359996392017-09-03T07:49:17.046-06:002017-09-03T07:49:17.046-06:00I wrote a blog post about a Sharpie oil-based pain...I wrote a blog post about a Sharpie oil-based paint pen which I sealed with no problem using Delta Ceramcoat brush-on sealer. <br />http://paintingrocks.blogspot.com/2013/06/rock-painting-tip-use-paint-pens.html<br /><br />Since the time of that blog post, I believe Delta has changed the formula of that particular sealer. So, I cannot give you good advice about the best sealer for oil-based paint pens other than to experiment for yourself. I wish I had a better answer for you. In my experience, sometimes the pens smear and sometimes they don't no matter what type of sealer I've used. Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-82065426582959237852017-09-02T16:34:45.703-06:002017-09-02T16:34:45.703-06:00I have the posca paint pens and love them. But wis...I have the posca paint pens and love them. But wish they had even thinner ones. I tried a real thin oil based ones and it smeared when I applied the sealer. What's the best sealer for oil based?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12432353886742824307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-71118439789161056742017-08-27T11:01:23.664-06:002017-08-27T11:01:23.664-06:00You're welcome, Naomi. Thanks for letting me k...You're welcome, Naomi. Thanks for letting me know you appreciate the tips and ideas. Consider your disasters learning experiences. Many of my tips are the result of experimentation.Cindy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10716295815257761763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6196696153028364805.post-58718940183423884842017-08-27T07:20:25.255-06:002017-08-27T07:20:25.255-06:00thanks for all these wonderful tips i am a newbie ...thanks for all these wonderful tips i am a newbie to rock painting and appreciate your tips and ideas. I have (lol) had several disasters thus far, so again thanks<br />Naomi G.http://googlenoreply@blogger.com