While this will ultimately come down to personal preference, there are a few criteria to take into account. Paper weight

In short, Posca pens and lightweight paper don’t go hand-in-hand. There are exceptions, like tracing paper, but as a general rule, thin paper isn’t the best option.

Water-Based Paint in a Marker

Due to its composition, Bristol paper handles wet media very effectively, making it an excellent match for Posca paint. As with most painting projects the preparation of the surface is the most important part for creating a long-lasting object. It should be clean and free of oil or wax and if it is non-porous it will need to be roughed up a bit with sandpaper to create a ‘key’ for the paint to latch onto. Skipping the proper steps of preparation and jumping to the fun part of applying the colour causes problems for artists, craftspeople and house painters. As for covers, hardbound covers have more to offer in terms of protection and longevity than paper or fabric covers. The latter, however, makes portability a breeze as they make the book/pad lighter Acid-Free I have had reports that Posca scratches off in some situations, so it would need to be varnished. I have been told that some brush-on varnishes smear it a bit. So the first coat of varnish should be a spray, to set it. Then apply a couple more thin coats of a hard, outdoor, UV protecting varnish like Golden MSA. Isolation coats are usually used to protect paintings where the varnish may be removed later (if it has become dirty; then the varnish can be removed without disturbing the painting underneath). I wonder how likely it is that you will need to remove the layer of varnish at a later date? If it is likely then to be honest I would use an acrylic based layer of colour rather than a water-based dye, work with the Poscas on top, then apply a 2:1 Soft Gel Gloss to water mix as an isolation coat, and then a layer of your final protective coat, which needs to be removable and hard-wearing. I stop short of recommending any specific product because I think you need to seek the advice of a expert in guitar-making who will know what is most suitable for your needs.

Yes, this product contains non-toxic water-based paint, which is acid-free and is called Opaque. It’s also known for being light-fast, odourless, xylene-free, waterproof, and lead-free when dry. Because Posca pen paint is permanent and lightfast, pigments will remain vibrant and intact over time. Considering how expensive the Posca pens are, it would be such a shame to waste precious ink on any paper only to have your artwork ruined at some point. That is why we’ve compiled the best papers for Posca pens in this informative post to help you get the most out of these premium paint pens. Choosing Paper For Posca PensA smooth surface allows skip-free drawing and pigments to remain wet for slightly longer. This provides more leeway to edit work before it fully dries. Stone, concrete and plaster – best on sealed surfaces and then with a few thin coats of MSA spray varnish. I don’t recommend using textured paper as it absorbs more pigment, which can cause visible bleeding and warp your paper. Acid-free paper A smooth coat is critical, especially if you intend to blend and layer the paint. The coating minimizes the paint absorption speed, so you have a long window period to work the paint, mix colors and create smooth gradients before it dries.

The water-based pigment ink can be wiped off glass easily, making the pens wonderful for creating temporary signs and window art. You can even create your own permanent designs on terracotta and glass by baking in the oven, or on clothing and other fabric by ironing on the reverse. Fabric and Textiles- offers permanent results after being ironed, but the fabric should be reversed when ironing. So, what is the best paper for Posca pens? The best paper for Posca pens is high-quality, sturdy, smooth-textured, and bleed-proof paper. Paper like Bristol and mixed media paper can handle the wetness of paint and rubbing of the nib without wrinkling or tearing. Usually isolation coats are for acrylic based paintings, and not used for layers of water-based colour. I wonder why you want to apply an isolation layer between your layer of dye and the posca pen work – If I understand your intentions correctly I think you can go straight ahead and work with the Poscas over the top of the colour without an isolation coat in-between.After you have seen this ink filled in the tip of the pen, you can start applying it to whatever surface you would like. With that being said, you must remember that this ink gets hard when it dries when applied to a porous surface. However, the ink can be wiped away with a sponge, wash cloth, or water if it’s still wet. You should account for this if you make a mistake and the ink is still wet. These beloved acrylic paint markers can be used on everything from ceramic and canvas to glass and plastic. But what about good ole’ paper? Wood –works best when used on sealed surfaces and provided with a couple of thin coats of a varnish spray. These acrylic paint markers feature coarse tips and dense pigment that will bleed through and/or rip thinner sheets — especially if your work requires heavy layering.