DIY Permanent Marker Ink: Create Your Own Color!

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The discussion focuses on creating DIY permanent marker ink for filling empty marker pens, allowing artists to customize colors. Participants suggest using household paint mixed with thinner to achieve the desired consistency. Additionally, there is mention of purchasing empty markers from art supply stores, such as Art Primo, which also offers pre-made inks that can be mixed for custom colors. This approach provides artists with flexibility in their creative process.

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  • Understanding of color mixing techniques
  • Familiarity with household paint properties
  • Knowledge of marker pen components
  • Experience with using thinners and solvents
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  • Research the properties of different household paints for ink creation
  • Learn about various thinners and their effects on paint consistency
  • Explore the range of empty markers available at art supply stores
  • Investigate mixing techniques for creating custom ink colors
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This discussion is beneficial for artists, DIY enthusiasts, and anyone interested in customizing their own permanent marker inks for creative projects.

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Dear All,

New here. I am an artist and am researching to make my own DIY Permanent marker ink that I can make to fill on an empty marker pen. That way I am free to create the color that I can conjure myself.

I've researched on the internet (eHow.com) that using household paint with gradual mixing in of thinner till I find the correct consistency is the way to go. Any tips or directions would be greatly appreciated

KimK.
 
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Kim Kimmy said:
Dear All,

New here. I am an artist and am researching to make my own DIY Permanent marker ink that I can make to fill on an empty marker pen.

I've never tried to do that, but I'm curious whether you intend to fill ordinary markers that are empty or buy the empty markers sold by art supply places ? (e.g. http://artprimo.com/catalog/markers-empty-markers-c-28_76.html That site also sells ink for markers. I think you could mix inks to create custom colors. )
 

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