What are these markers made of? Arrtx 32 "Acrylic" dual brush marker review

[@KaiDoesArt]

I bought this same set of pens a while ago to use on a cup, but when swatching them and using them it really seemed like they were way more like gouache than acrylic. They even reactivate with water! For a while there wasnt any videos about these but thank you so much for confirming they are not acrylic paint.

[@KaiDoesArt]

Also for the cup I had to sand it down, do a couple layers of medium, then draw with the pens, then I did multiple coats of matte acrylic sealer spray over it, but i still dont trust it in a dishwasher and handwash only.

[@nadeaner.cowley513]

Great review. I was thinking that if they had initially advertised this product as 'gouache paint markers' they prob would have sold even more- since there really isn't any kind of gouache paint marker out there right now.. but I have to admit I hate when brands/sellers advertise a product incorrectly- I feel like it's the least the brand could do is become familiar with the product they are selling- like hiring an artist or sending the product out to some artists (before selling the product) to get real hands on info about the product: what it is, what it's good for..etc...This situation frustrates me to be honest. BUT I really enjoyed this review and I'm super glad you are gonna contact them with your experience with their product...Anyway thanks for sharing and muvh love ❤️

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

Arrtx also has a waterproof version for $29.99 with 2 fewer markers in the set.

[@geriprior751]

And this is just another reason why I tell all my friends to watch your videos. Excellent unbiased pros and cons and helpful tips on what the product would be good for in terms of artwork and crafts. Thx for the review!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Aww, thanks!

[@cheryl6716]

I'd be afraid to write guest's names on glasses or plastic cups because if they were to sweat from condensation, the paint could possibly smear and run down the sides and make a mess. Great review Lindsay, I've been debating about getting these.

[@GeekieGock]

Thanks so much for this video Lindsay! I feel like I always learn me things about products, or new ways to use them! For example, I would not have thought to mix them with other water based medium. You mentioned that painting rocks might fray the nibs- I have used these a bit on rocks that have been printed with clear gesso, and (depending on the rock of course), it fills in the porous surface, making these brush tips just glide and blend so much easier than the small plastic tips of other "acrylic" pens! I tried it on canvas paper, and was not impressed... Will have to try on mixed media later, now that I have seen your work and the beautiful things you can accomplish with these ... Thanks for the inspiration!

[@summer5851]

I'm on a major tight budget so I always appreciate your reviews with an honest opinion. I'm relatively new to watercoloring. I'm still doing a lot of practicing. Maybe I'll give these a try at the 21 something price point. Thanks so very much Lindsey for this very helpful vid, and contacting Amazon to correct the information on these markers. Love and hugs!

[@ArtsiRosi]

They DO seem really fun! Definitely going on my wishlist! Thanks for the review.

[@MirandaWatsonArt]

I tried these out and I loved them, so it's good to know that they just wipe right off of glass and what-not, since I didn't try that yet. They are really enjoyable to work with, and something I will definitely keep in my studio long-term.

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

Arrtx also has a waterproof version for $29.99 with 2 fewer markers in the set.

[@MirandaWatsonArt]

@@tarabooartarmy3654 oh, great!

[@mjpete27]

I think I remember when you painted the marbles! Definitely a gouache medium, I have enjoyed painting rocks with POSCA’s I have used Modpodge to seal other water based paint be sure to use the waterproof Modpodge! I have had good luck if I prime the rocks first to seal and smooth the surface, you can use just about every kind of marker to create your rock painting!

[@boyinblue.]

They'd be good for people like me who like to blend, but it would be nice if the company marketed them as water soluble.

[@gwensimmons_gigi1629]

So these are like Posca pens??… NO!! I think MirandaW from Alkali Creek also enjoyed these pens in her review and loved not having to activate them like the Posca pens. She did not say they aren’t Acrylics!??? Wow TFS and your marbles painting was superb!! … Such a great review! 🥰🤩👍🏾💜😃🙏🏾

[@Linda-qq5mg]

The sample you painted is so beautiful! You really nailed the look!

[@DOCDOCFLAMINGOS]

Thanx for the great info in your review.... And I really LOVE the Marble Piece you created with them!!

[@InkyMD]

The pen bodies look exactly like Monami color twin brush markers. Karin Markers makes an amazing acrylic brush markers.

[@gamigirlHeatherB]

Love your objective, practical and honest reviews, Lindsay! TFS

[@suearcher8708]

I really appreciate your review videos mainly because I know that you have used them and you are giving us an educated opinion. And, I just want to say I love the marbles! I am starting to see the end of the tunnel in my very deep kaos and the marble video is very close to the top of my list when I get to start being creating again.

[@starshinesoldier]

Oh! I remember that beautiful marble painting! Glad to see the marker review! ♥️ still eagerly waiting for the mermaid cove mica watercolor review too. n_n

[@suebouch4074]

Hi Lindsay! Thanks for doing this review… I bought this set from Amazon 2 or 3 months ago after seeing another KZbinr talk about them. I played with them just a little bit when they first arrived but I quickly found out they weren’t acrylic markers so I set them aside and had not experimented with them to see the benefits they do have for other purposes so Thank You for that information. My box says they Fine Tip is 1.9 MM and the Brush Tip is 3.2 MM. The other thing I wanted to mention is that in the hard to read silver foiling writing on the color swatch sheet is says, “WATER-BASED INK”. I also love the box they came in and am storing them in it instead of transferring them to my Snap-N-Stor stackable containers I have most of my markers in. Have a great day! 🙂

[@PEPSIKERR]

I clicked on your link. It pulls up 18 or 30 marker set. Couldn’t find 36 on Amazon site. Great info. Thanks Lindsey. I hope you have a great week with a quiet house, since your kids are gone.

[@felicitycrowe6971]

Very informative! I love how this is still a really positive review whilst saying that they aren’t as advertised 😊

[@janawright1715]

I have both sets and love them! Just think they are fun!

[@annjohnson73]

Thanks for the review! Stephanie Davis shared these in a favorites video and called them gouache markers. You are not alone in thinking they are like gouache!

[@kerrynewell-wildlifeartist]

I have this set and love them for use in my sketch book, love your marble painting Lindsay xXx

[@azpartam3566]

luckily they were not available when i wanted to buy them. glad i found this review!

[@BarbaraMerryGeng]

Thanks Lindsey ! TomBow markers - are one of my all time favorites ! I should get them out & use them more often.• > By the way, I want to get a cute water color pan set - to put my w/c tube paints into. They’re drying up in the metal tubes ! I didn’t know I was supposed to squeeze them out into the flat pans asap. 😳

[@FranNyan]

Try keeping the tubes in a freezer bag. They shouldn't dry out that swiftly unless there's some sort of gap in the seal, so having them sealed in a bag should help keep that all in. I've had tubes that have sat around for years untouched that are perfectly soft (if a bit separated), so you definitely aren't meant to instantly decant them into pans once you open the tube.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They shouldn't dry up but there are lots of nice pallets options out there!

[@jennifer_mertens]

I never pour my tubes into pans, some are really difficult to rewet. Check your tubes to make sure the threads are clean and the lids are fully twisted down(straight). Like the other commenter, I've had some of my watercolor tubes for years...over 10, and they haven't dried out. Also, I agree that keeping them in a ziploc bag might help them from drying out even more🙂.

[@starshinesoldier]

If your watercolors dried in the tube, you can always cut the tube open and pop the dried watercolor paint into a palette. I had a problem tube that dried up too. The dried paint still worked well after I cut it out of it’s tube. The portable painter is a great travel palette, one of Lindsay’s favorites I believe. She reviewed the Jerry Q Art Travel Pocket Palette too, though she used it for gouache, but it should work just as well with w/c. I love the Mijello brand watercolor palettes. But there really are a ton of cute options online.

[@delmar5652]

Thank you for the review, I think you are right they act like gouache, I like the way the blend colors. Thank you again Lindsay !!!

[@deb.e.mixedmedia]

Thanks for showing these! I am more interested in getting them as you described them rather than a true acrylic marker. Beautiful marble drawing! 🎨

[@georgesgentry5835]

Thanks Lindsay. Your reviews are always so helpful.

[@pantalonious3984]

These are just wonderful markers. So are the “high adhesion” ones (usually called the pastel set but they dry waterproof and don’t reactivate at all and I’d say are safe on all types of surfaces ) and together they make great paintings. I really enjoy building up the color of the dual tipped ones. I really love the waterproof ones for layering certain colors so I don’t contaminate the next color pen(like yellow over black making a bumble bee for example) and it’s a dream. Making things easier is always better. I really want to add the 10mm nib versions to my artillery :-)

[@sondrabrown442]

Always enjoy your reviews, thanks Lindsay!

[@tradingpostfarms]

Oh those actually look fun. I don't have this exact set, and I haven't tried blending them out, but I'm guessing they will work in a similar way.

[@Amy4000]

Gouache in a pen! 🤯 That is a appealing but I see the problem with them being advertised as acrylic. Play to your strengths Arrtx! :D

[@sydneyc5308]

I'm so glad this video came out because I had them on my wishlist, and the acrylic/waterproof feature is what I liked the most. I think I'm going to stick with posca pens.

[@wulfseig1864]

I was so curious about these markers. I watched the marble video and decided they weren't for me. I'm looking for a really opaque acrylic marker set. For a water media they look awesome. I would buy them if I did marker art.

[@Ceares]

Just bought these a couple of weeks ago after watching another artist with them. So far I like them, but I'm really disappointed they aren't acrylic/permanent. I was just planning out painting my tablet cover. At least I know to seal it, just in case. Thanks for the review.

[@gilashroot8697]

The marbles are incredible! I would love to use these because I have never tried Gauche. I am not spending that much on a set of Gauche paints. This would be a great introduction. Have you seen the new OLO and Sketches? They look incredible. I cannot remember what brand the Sketches are, but they were on ADCartattack 's video. Finally some innovation in the marker space. I am still not sure what the Tombow watercolour brush pens are good for. Love to see all 4 in a side-by-side comparison video. Thank you for a really good video.

[@susanavenir]

Truly terrific, totally Lindsay review, 100%.

[@LavishHim]

Thanks for this review! 👍🏻🎨

[@pokey3010]

They look like fun, so I bought some!😀 I love the marbles can you show us how you painted the marbles with these markers? 🤩

[@thefrugalcrafter]

There is a video on my channel:)

[@pokey3010]

oh i looked but didn't see it, I'll keep looking. Thank you😃

[@jackiemuller813]

Nice review and great points covered Lindsay! Just a quick note FYI that your video title says 36 but the box says 32.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'll fix that

[@darlastitz6767]

I love these, I agree not acrylic but I use them like gouache and they are lovely.

[@lorwynmoontide]

My husband bought these to use on minifigures (for tabletop games) they worked out well!

[@rosalinddaniels568]

Beautiful picture of marbles

[@jesseb5112]

Great honest review!!

[@JH-wd7ul]

Great informative video! Thanks! Janet 💕

[@annettefournier9655]

Thanks Lindsay. They look fun to use.😀 Just a FYI 29.99 with 15% off coupon taken off at checkout.

[@iamdawt]

Thank you, Lindsay! These look like a lot of fun to play with. I'm so glad you straightened out how they work, I appreciate that. Their description is very confusing because they say it's water-resistant and then waterproof and permanent when dry. Your video shows neither is really true. "[It's Water-Resistant When Dry]- The highly pigmented paint is high covering, water-resistant, and abrasion proof allowing application to almost any surface. Our Permanent Acrylic Paint Pens are waterproof paint pens,it’s permanent when dry." Their video actually shows them running something under water to show it's waterproof, very misleading. I think anyone painting shoes will be in for a not so pleasant surprise when they go to wash them. I want to buy them, but I'm hesitant because of the confusing way in which they market them.

[@Emma-ht1sy]

Hi! I think the description you saw is of their new product "Arrtx 30 Colors Acrylic Pens", they're different from the 32 colors, these high adhesion acrylic pens are indeed waterproof!

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

@@Emma-ht1sy yes, you're right. This 32-pc set is not waterproof, but they have a new 30-pc set that is. I wish they had the 32-pc set on Amazon, but they only have the new one. I may try both.

[@valu1827]

Seeing you use and describe these reminded me of the Winsor and Newton Pigment Markers. It seems like they behave similar to those.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Different smell tho. The w&n we're ethanol based but similar results.

[@valu1827]

Interesting. I’m very curious about these markers. I think I’m may try them out.

[@saphirothplaysbad4708]

@@thefrugalcrafter have you done a follow up to this video? Revisiting the product to see if stuff has changed? I'm interested but I just recently found your channel

[@SharonCullenArt]

I wonder if wax would work over these. I use Dorlands wax on my gouache and watercolor. I was kind of hoping you’d try it. If you ever do, please let me know! Excellent review.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It should be fine, dorland works on watercolor and this has a stronger binder so there shouldn't be a problem

[@sambabird7]

I swatched the metallic version of these, but I didn’t check to see if they were water soluble after drying. I’ll have to do that.

[@Horsewoman-pt2ku]

Dejevu? I have seen a marble painting like this before- yes? I do love that painting. Tfs

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes, I posted The tutorial

[@kp9894]

I have bought this same set about a year ago and until now, I have never realized that these "acrylic markers" have the water-solubility properties of gouache. And it's unfortunate since I bought these because they are marketed as acrylic markers and I'm a sucker for their waterproof capabilities. Oh welp, guess I should just buy Arrtx's 30/36 acrylic marker set :')

[@tarabooartarmy3654]

I spent ages trying to find a 36-count set of these because your title said 36. They have a 30-pc on Amazon for $29.99 and a 32-pc on their website for $21.99 that ends up being $28.99 with shipping. Finally rewatched the video and saw it says 32 on the box. 😁

[@melindagibson8606]

Hi Lindsay!! Have you seen the OLO markers? They are supposed to be giving copic a run for their $$! Love love love your videos!🥰 Tfs this product!!!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I saw recorded demos from NAMTA of the prototypes a couple months ago. I'm not sold. They are pricy too. Becca hillburn just posted a review I'm going to watch it tonight. I'd see what she has to say before buying. I trust her opinions.

[@melindagibson8606]

@@thefrugalcrafter Sounds good! Just wondering if you saw them! Yay I can't wait to see what you think! Of course after we all collect our copics forever 🤣🤣

[@tonyadull]

You made me want to buy them, Amazon’s ads didn’t.

[@CraftyDawn]

Hi Lindsay. Thank you for a great and honest review. Would they become permanent if you used an acrylic glaze or varnish over the top of them?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes but use a spray version as a brush on May smear.

[@Obsidian_Iris_]

Just FYI everyone, they’re offering an 18 pen set for $19 and a *30* not 32 pen set for $30 with a 15% off coupon available as of Mon 08/08/22 at 3:45 pm EST. I don’t know why it’s 2 pens less than what’s on the box that Lindsey has. I did notice her swatches look like they have 31 colors, not 32, so maybe the number on the box is wrong.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They sold out of this set. One set available is metallic (they are wonderful!) The other is pastel tones.

[@LavishHim]

Hmmm can’t find these on line. Only metallic ones. Must be popular!

[@kyat4676]

I would be curious to know if, when used in a sketchbook, would the paint stick to the facing page? They look really fun though, otherwise!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I don't think they would. They are matte

[@moxcasto2041]

Do you think these would work on canvas or canvas board? I'm really glad I found your review because I was trying to find gouache brush paint pens & nothing of interest showed up, then went looking for acrylic ones & these caught my eye. Definitely gonna get them now, knowing they're more like gouache!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes, definitely

[@teetreat5406]

I've never used these markers but i cant help but wonder if the ink is something similar to the Lascaux aquacryl watercolor paints. Those also reactivate with water but technically have an acrylic binder to them.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Im not sure, I haven't used them

[@ClarkFineArt]

As always, great info! Thanks for sharing. Curious that they rewet. Certainly doesn't sound like they are acrylic at all. I saw someone else mention they look more like gouache, they certainly seemed to have the opacity like gouache, rewet and blend similar too. Do you think that would be a better way of describing what these are? Because 😅you know, I don't have a set of gouache paint markers yet! 😉

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes, definitely gouache like.

[@jcliveshere2]

QUESTION: this has nothing to do with this topic. But was wondering if you could recommend a watercolor book for beginners watercolor. I'd really appreciate a recommendation from you. Thanks so much.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Everything you ever wanted to know about watercolor by Mary appleof (I think)

[@jcliveshere2]

@@thefrugalcrafter thank you so much! ❤️

[@KarensTinyCarCamper]

Do you have a reference picture available of the marble picture? I just love it! It would be fun to take a stab at.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I scattered marbles on a cloth. I have a video on my channel tho.

[@willemijnkamerling4011]

Hi Lindsey, do they dry mat? I'm not sure if you mentioned it. Paint pens with a brush nib look great to use. 😊

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes

[@willemijnkamerling4011]

@@thefrugalcrafter thanks.

[@pfmastin]

Hi Lindsay, The link is taking me to their metallic paint markers???

[@monicaflick3354]

Click on the second picture in the link in the add it is the 30 set!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I think the exact set I showed sold out.

[@amoore7960]

Thank you for this review and all of your reviews! There are SO many options out there and we need someone who can buy everything and test it out and give us an honest and fair assessment so we don't waste more money than we already do! LOL Actually, I have a question that doesn't relate to markers, but to colored pencils. I should have asked on a colored pencils video, but I watched that yesterday. Maybe you can help though? Can you recommend some reliable options for pencil extenders? I went on Amazon and the 3 that I looked at had horrible reviews! 😳😳 Colored pencils aren't cheap, even though I couldn't afford to get the best set, I bought at the mid end of my budget but don't want to have any waste if I can help it. Going to the top of my budget, I'd be getting the same basic quality just maybe a few more pencils. They're actually pretty good pencils so far for beginners low end, cheaps.. They blend really well, no breakage so far, sharpen nicely and have good pigmentation (I didn't do a fancy test - they just color well and layer). I got the Artisto 72 ct after reading good reviews on Amazon. Probably TMI just to ask about pencil extenders, but I kinda feel like I know you after all your videos! LOL 😊 Thank you, Angela

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I'm not sure if they still make them but clover on amazon had a 3 pack if aluminum ones that worked great and were cheap

[@amoore7960]

@@thefrugalcrafter Thank you!

[@nattyw495]

Rewatch8ng this video, still interesting art supply ive been trying to find out what country this product is manufactured in i like the metallic set first but still i think these are pretty nice art supply, do you think these would these do okay in coloring books?....mikelle art mom🎨✍👩‍🎨

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They should be fine

[@nattyw495]

@@thefrugalcrafter thank you for your reply much appreciated...mikelle art mom🎨✍👩‍🎨

[@Via_Von]

Thank you so much, Lindsay! 😮😃❤️👏🏻 I've kept looking for something I can actually paint with that is less mess because of arting in bed - these may be another viable option. I like that the medium is mixible. I didn't catch if you mentioned they would reactivate if dried and another colour was layered atop? I'm thinking if they weren't waterproof, they would react with their paint pens too?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

It can reactivate the color below.

[@Via_Von]

@@thefrugalcrafter thank you! ❣️👏🏻 They sold out already so I'm going to watch for their restock. 😃

[@Indykitty1]

If you want to use them on ceramics use a sealer!

[@fatimaskills7478]

Very very nice brilliant 👏👏👏👏🕯💫👑

[@meratheafflictionwarlock]

I wish I had seen this before I bought this set. I bought 2 different Arrtx acrylic marker sets. The other one is pretty much waterproof, there's a couple of colours that do reactivate a little bit, but I just did a bunch of tests on different surfaces, and these ones just keep reactivating completely. I even tried them both on plastic, the other ones were permanent, but these ones just completely reactivated and I was able to wipe it off completely. I'm so disappointed, and I'm very annoyed because I had used these on a couple of paintings, and now I'm worried about them coming off. I bought these specifically to use on my acrylic painting projects to add details and lineart. I found out that these aren't waterproof when I had used the black on a painting and had to go back to fix something, and suddenly there was black smudges because the paint reactivated the marker.

[@nattyw495]

Interesting video...mikelle art mom 🎨✍👩‍🎨

[@mcescher1957]

So Lindsay, I'm wondering if the markers on Amazon now are different. They are not dual tipped, there are only 30 not 32 and the body is white not black. I am confused. I was considering them but now I'm not so sure...

[@thefrugalcrafter]

They must have sold out of these. The new set is pastel tones

[@K_rye]

Sadly they seem to be sold out already. Probably for the best, as I really don't need them, they just look like fun.

[@majerart]

They have 2 sets of these pens. The black (pen body) is watersoluble, the white is waterproof. (sorry for my bad english. I hope you understand what I writing to you.)

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes, they did not post that info until I mentioned it to them.gld it's out there now:)

[@majerart]

@@thefrugalcrafter Thanks to you I ordered them and the other sets now. 😂

[@ChrissieNicely]

I would buy them for what they are but can't find them on Amazon Germany! 😅

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I wonder if they sold out or pulled them since they were not fully acrylic

[@capbin146]

The “bottom line” in your description is really useful. I remember when I watched an acrylic KZbinr he was always warning about the loss of adhesion if you mix in too much water. He used canvas. When I asked Steve Mitchell he replied, not a risk with wc paper. Interesting, thanks Lindsay

[@dneel468]

The black barrel pens aren’t available any more boo… I wanted them because they were like gouache in a pen. Now what they show on Amazon have white a barrel and I don’t think are double ended so don’t know if they will dissolve in water. Just thought you might want to know.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Oh no! Those sound like their new pastel markers.

[@dneel468]

@@thefrugalcrafter The color selection was different than the ones you showed us so I bet your right. Shame, I liked your set much better. Maybe they’ll bring the black pens back at some point, hope so.

[@gaila.c.602]

TFS!

[@theresapalmer7892]

They said they are water based acrylic markers

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I know but acrylic shouldn't wipe away when dry.

[@maryoffszanka3212]

Does anyone know if I can use this in my bullet journal? Does it bleed or ghost?

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I think it will depend how thick the pages are. It didn't bleed or ghost on marker paper. It's waterbased.

[@maryoffszanka3212]

@@thefrugalcrafter Thank you Lindsay. I have a 160gsm dot journal and I’m gonna put these on my xmas list, really excited to give these a try! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@yelena86]

👍✌️🙏❤️

[@craftergin]

Looks like all they changed in the listing are the photos. They are now showing that the barrels are white.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Huh. I'll have to compare them

[@karenneill9109]

I think I’d call them watercolour markers.

[@Bloomkyaaa]

Gouache markers. That's new.

[@judithcaple6439]

Gauche in a pen

[@fatimaskills7478]

M new subscribers

[@sandywinkowski4557]

As of today, 8/8/2022, these are no longer available.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Oh shoot, they will probably restock

[@MPetrovich23]

Thanks for reviewing these! I wouldn’t be interested in these. Since they aren’t true acrylic paint pens.