What to use on writing on rocks?
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Can You Use Sharpie Markers On Rocks? (You’ll Be Surprised)
https://craftsonfire.com/2020/05/can-you-use-sharpie-markers-on-rocks.html
here is more info for you
https://colormadehappy.com/tips-and-tools-for-drawing-on-rocks/
Here's a set of pens specifically for this:
https://www.amazon.com/Paint-pens-rock-painting-Resistant/dp/B0774T13DV/ref=asc_df_B0774T13DV/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241926040479&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7347374191200312144&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9013462&hvtargid=pla-445940681442&psc=1
Sharpies or paint pens
Sharpies marked "permanent" and paint pens. Depending on the size of the rock you may want to select Sharpie markers with wider tips. Some of the metallics are great!
Use a permanent marker.
Sharpies
There was a great discussion on this top here on Hometalk. You might want to check out the answers. https://www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/q-what-type-of-pens-should-i-purchase-for-rock-art-36285117
One of the suggestions was this site: https://colormadehappy.com/best-painting-rocks-supplies-guide/ There are lots of pen choices there.
What type of pens should I purchase for rock art.
exterior paint with a sealer
I think it depends on where the rocks will be. Indoors, permanent markers or paint pens will do the trick.
You can definitely use paint pens or acrylic paint markers
Hi Lala7277, hope this helps you out
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9s5kLuzDkIw
These are the paint pens I like to use on rocks: https://amzn.to/3hBSA5p
Paint markers pastels or china markers
Here is a link to a great paint pen for painting rocks: https://amzn.to/3yoIgD8
I use Sharpie paint sticks when writing on rocks, shells and driftwood at the beach https://www.homeroad.net/2012/07/doodling-at-beach.html