Magic Markers

[smitty0312]

Does anyone use magic markers for paint? I need to edge some letters with black and thought a black marker would be easier, I stink at painting, however if I get "off" a little with paint, I can wipe paint away, using a marker I wouldn't be able to do that. I have even thought of putting a bead of black silicone caulk around the edges, that could give it some dimension. Any thoughts?

[Marcellarius]

never used magic markers myself.
I once did a big project with 100 butterflies.
I thinned the acrylic paint quit a bit and dipped in the BF and then blew it dry with air.
hung them on a rope to dry.
repeated the process, looks great.

[Danny]

Never used this method, but have thought about it.  Only hang up is you need a gas mask to use them.  LOL  They down right STINK.  Hehe....  Danny  :+}

[Coffeepot]

Have used a Sharpie, which is a black marking pen, kinda like Magic Markers, for black outlines, eyes and some lettering on projects that I didn't trust to a paintbrush.  Looks good so far.

[Rapid Roger]

Not quite sure what you are trying to achieve but, have a suggestion if you just want a shadow line behind some lettering that you have cut.
Cut the letter/lettering out of your wood then lay it on your background and trace around it with a pencil on the sides that you want the shadow to show (left side and bottom for example) and then move the letters out of the way. Use either paint or the magic marker and paint up to the pencil line from beneath the spot the letters will be glued in place. You won't have to worry to much about being neat and making a thin, even line.  (be sure to leave enough raw wood for the glue to stick) When the paint is dry, glue the letter to the background  slightly to the right and top of the edge of the paint. Now you will have a nice even shadow line of any thickness that seems right.
Hope that helps you (or anyone else who cares). 

Rog

[Rapid Roger]

Just thought of another way that I have used. If you want a 3D look....

After cutting the letters or whatever (I did it on a clock) cover the front of the cutout with blue painters tape completely, making sure the tape is smooth and firmly fixed to the surface. Lay the item face down on a surface (I use a large piece of cardboard) and spray paint the back and edges (making sure you get good coverage on the edges) with black spray paint. When the paint is dry, remove the tape from the front of the item and you have a black edge which makes the front really stand out. If you get some over spray or the paint bleeds under the tape, just sand the face back to raw wood and finish to suit. If the item or lettering needs to be glued to a background, you'll have to sand the paint off the back for the glue to adhere. (If you didn't plan ahead by putting pieces of tape in a few spots on the back side beforehand.  )

Rog

[rrjwright]

Some years ago I bought a paint pencil from Hobby Lobby.   Basically its a marker with the canister filled with paint.   They came in assorted colors.   Don't know if they still carry them or not...  But just a thought.

[julief]

I use paint pens all the time.  They are available from any craft store and even Walmart as a limited selection.

[king310]

I use a both type.(paintpen and Marker) I use them on my yard art. I make sure my project is sealed before I put them outside.
I have been getting ready to setup my Christmas displays for the season. I am still working on 1 more before I start. I have a hard time getting to finish since I watch my Granddaughter. I cannot turn my back on her for a second. I got up and used the restroom and when I returned she had painted (my chair, the over stuffed cloth chair, the window in 3 places, the glas porch door, the floor and the yard art project I was working on. I was gone less than 2 minutes) See PaPa I helped.   she will be 2 in january. The sad part of this my wife was watching her.