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You've probably seen it before: beautiful white hand lettering on black (or another color) paper. It gives a very nice effect and you can go in many directions with it. White pens are often difficult to find, because it is the most difficult color to make into a pen. So what is important when choosing a white pen or marker? Be sure to read on, because I'm going to explain it all to you! Types of points Markers They often have a felt tip that allows you to vary slightly in how thick your line is based on how hard you press it. Markers are made with water-based ink or as permanent marker (alcohol or acrylic based). They generally cover well and are very suitable for working on large surfaces. You can also use them on many different surfaces (depending on which marker you use, of course). You often have to shake them before use and pump them onto a piece of paper several times to get the ink into the nib. Then they are ready to use! Brush pens You won't find a brush pen that is opaque enough, Faber Castell has made an attempt, but it is not as opaque as you would like. Gel pens These provide a thin, consistent line thanks to the small, metal tip. White pens contain a relatively thick water-based gel ink. As with markers, some gel pens, such as the Sakura Gelly Roll, are available in multiple thicknesses. White pens are very suitable for casual writing and for detailed work. There is a suitable marker or pen for every project! Line widths Both markers and pens are often available in different thicknesses. Gel pens have the thinnest point and markers are usually available in various widths. The Sakura Pen Touch is available in three thicknesses, just like the Sakura Gelly Roll. Pens (or markers) with a thin point are very good to use for details. Are you going to write something on a large (blackboard)? Then it is better to choose a marker with a wide tip. Then your work can also be clearly seen from a distance! If you want to make a nice card with a nice quote, it is better to choose a thinner marker or a gel pen. Cover and ink White pens and markers all have different opacity. The more coverage they have, the greater the contrast. You can also get very beautiful and subtle results with this. It just depends on what suits your project. White pens are often filled with gel. These cover slightly less well compared to markers that are filled with paint, but they do give very nice effects and can still be very opaque. The Sakura Gelly Roll in thickness 10 (line width 0.5 mm) in particular covers very well. The Uni Posca markers contain good opaque white acrylic paint. This makes this marker very suitable for all surfaces. Are you looking for a special effect? Then take a look at the Sakura Gelly Roll Glaze in white or transparent. These place a 3D layer on the surface, which you use to mask the surface. If you then go over it with some liquid paint (such as Ecoline), no paint will get on it. Be sure to try it out! What do you use a white marker for? Not every marker or pen can be used on all surfaces. Below you will find an overview of each marker that is specifically suitable for specific surfaces. You can of course also use them all on paper! Chalkboard: Uni Chalk Marker , Edding 4095 Glass or windows: Edding 4095 , Edding 751 (note: this is permanent!), Uni Chalk Marker , Uni-Ball Posca (fairly permanent) Wood: Uni-Ball Posca , Edding 751 , Sakura Pen Touch There are different markers for different purposes. If you want to write something on a chalkboard, it is best to use an Edding 4095 or a Uni Chalk Marker. These are special water-based chalk markers that cover well and adhere to your surface. The Uni Chalk can also withstand a drop of rain, so you could also use it on a window. Would you like to work with white markers and pens on paper? Then you can, for example, look at the Sakura Pen Touch, the Sakura Gelly Roll or the Uni-Ball Posca. What should you pay attention to when using a white pen? The most important thing is that you find the right pen or marker for the material you want to work on. An incorrect marker on your surface can seriously damage your marker and you obviously don't want that! Therefore, always check carefully whether your marker and your surface can be used together. Whether a marker is waterproof Another point to take into account is that with markers you often first have to ensure that the ink or paint runs to the tip. This is very simple: shake well, open the cap, place the nib on a piece of test paper and pump gently a few times until the nib is filled with ink. Then your marker is ready to write with! What can you make with white pens and markers? When you think of colors you can work on with white, black may be the first that comes to mind. Good opaque white pens or markers provide a very nice contrast and are immediately noticeable. But it is also fun to try a different color, such as brown kraft paper or nice pastel colors. It just depends on what effect you want to create! Gift wrapping paper Buy a roll of plain wrapping paper (black, kraft, any other color you like) and hand letter beautiful texts on it with a white pen or marker. You can also put a nice message on it. This allows you to personalize gifts in a very fun way! I'm sure the recipient will like it. Nothing nicer than a personal gift, right? Mixed media Try combining white pens and markers with various other materials! I mentioned earlier in this blog that you can use the Sakura Gelly Roll Glaze in combination with Ecoline, for example, but you can also make something with watercolor and then write something over it or add details with a white pen. Combining things like this always makes me inspired and keep trying new things! Various pens and markers Do you have multiple pens and markers? Try using them all in one work! They probably all give a different effect, which you can play with a lot of fun. Take colored paper, draw a picture with an opaque marker and add details. Comparison of white pens and markers We have listed the properties of the following markers for you, so you can easily see what properties each pen has. Edding 751 Paint marker Smooth surfaces Nice point 1-2mm Rub- and waterproof Edding 4095 Opaque drawing or writing on glass, windows or other materials Water-based chalk marker Remove with damp cloth 2-3mm Sakura pen touch Permanent markers Waterproof, light-resistant and quick-drying Paper and non-porous surfaces Thickness between 0.7-1-2 mm Uni chalk marker Different surfaces Ink/lime sticks well Remove with water and sponge Can withstand a little rain Perfect for windows and blackboards Gelly roll glaze white Gel pen Layer/matte 3D effect Masking Sakura gelly roll white Gel pen Super opaque Different sizes (05, 08 and 10) Uni-Ball Posca PC-1MC Good opaque white acrylic paint Conical tip Extra fine point Water/acrylic base 1mm Conclusion White markers and pens are not that difficult to use, you just have to know which ones you need! Hopefully, with this blog I have given you some more clarity about how you can find the pen or marker that suits you best. You will of course find all markers in the shop! Love, Judith

On holiday to Mallorca I took some more materials with me than normal, to test which materials were nice to take with me. It's nice to use a selection. This way you don't have to make many choices about your materials and it's easier to start drawing. I didn't really take weight into account with these materials. They are easy to put in your bag when you visit a town. Enjoy anyway; relax on a terrace with a cocktail or cold cola: and just draw or paint. 1. Talens sketchbook I had not valued these sketchbooks enough. These sketchbooks are so nice. Not only for travelling, but also for home use. This holiday I wanted to encourage myself to work more loosely. Just make a lot and then get better. With a more expensive sketchbook I am often too careful and the threshold for making things is higher. In this sketchbook I wasn't afraid to experiment. For me it is a sketchbook to draw and paint freely. Give yourself an assignment for this sketchbook, and fun is guaranteed. 2. Pentel Aquash, multiple This is really a must if you go on holiday and want to paint. There is water in the reservoir, and enough water continues to pass through the hair. Do you need some extra water? Then you gently squeeze the reservoir. I took the broad and small with me, very nice to have two thicknesses with me. For more detailed things and looser work. You may also have a medium. Tip: also take a paper towel with you so you can clean the tip. You can replace these with napkins or the like. I secured this in the roll-up pouch. 3. Roll-up pencil case with pencils & markers I used this very often. The roll fits approximately 20 pencils, two fineliners, the Fudenosuke black/gray, a posca marker for highlights, and two graphite pencils. I also hid the paper towel in here to clean the brush. I like this better than a zippered case. You can easily roll out the pencil case on the floor or table and have the materials clearly at hand. 4. Cotton sketchbook I guessed this one semi correctly, the only thing I got wrong was the size. I took an A4 with me: but it was a bit too heavy to carry with me every day. It's nice to work a little bigger at the hotel or apartment. For wet-on-wet work, cotton remains a lot nicer. I would bring an A5 size next time. Or, for example, a zigzag, so that you can unfold the paper. 5. Watercolor set I took both the Daniel Smith 24 set and the Holbein Opaque colors with me. I used both equally. The nice and unique thing about the opaque cake colors is that you can use them as gouache and watercolor. I also like 24 pieces in terms of color range. The set with watercolor is easy to take with you because of the cups and handy to use on the go. And Daniel Smith's colors are beautiful! Do you want to take a smaller set with you? This and this Cotman sets are also very nice. 6. Clips Very simple, but very useful: clamps to leave your sketchbook open. What did I miss during my vacation: Just before departure I threw the Acryla selection out of my bag: I was afraid that my suitcase was too heavy. In the end I still had 6 kilos left, but I didn't take any Acryla with me. I regretted not being able to work with paint. It would have been nice to make some samples of landscapes in acrylic gouache, for example. Better luck next time 😉. I would also have liked to take some brush pens with me: such as the Ecoline brush markers or Tombow. These would have been very nice to loosely fill areas. Are you still going on holiday? Then I wish you a very happy holiday & lots of drawing/painting fun! 😊😎🏝 Love, Judith