01Acrylic paint markers
MAKE IT BOLD.
Painted illustrations, brush lettering and decorative crafts.
Water-based acrylic paint ink
JUSART / THE MARKER GUIDE
Different inks. Different tips. A clearer starting point for your next project.
01 / UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE
01Acrylic paint markers
Painted illustrations, brush lettering and decorative crafts.
02Alcohol markers
Paper illustration, character sketches and color studies.
03Water-based coloring pens
Adult coloring books, journaling and detailed paper drawings.
Existing JusArt product-gallery images, not a controlled side-by-side test. Product specifications describe the featured sets; paper, surface preparation and technique affect results. Alcohol-marker specifications shown here refer to the 72-color set.
02 / FIND YOUR STARTING POINT
3 questions · no sign-upNo. Both may use water as a carrier, but acrylic paint ink and coloring ink are different formulations. The featured acrylic set is designed for opaque painted marks; the coloring set is intended for paper drawing and coloring.
Paper weight, coating, repeated strokes and ink load all matter. Test the front and back of your exact paper. Protect the sheet underneath, especially with alcohol markers. A water-based label alone is not a no-bleed guarantee.
No. Adhesion, washing and handling can change the result. Test a small area and follow the product instructions. Do not assume wash-fastness, dishwasher safety or food-contact suitability.
Fine tips help with small controlled details. A flexible brush changes line width with pressure. Chisel and wide tips suit broader marks. Compare the exact tip dimensions and set contents before ordering.
On suitable paper, try one pass, a second layer, two overlapping colors and a thin-to-thick line. Let each sample dry and inspect the back. Write the pen name and paper type beside it so your comparison is useful later.