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Paint on Wood with Markers

Which pens and markers work on wood indoors and outdoors?

Painting wood with markers is a particularly easy way to let your imagination run wild and create impressive works of art on wood – without any extensive prior knowledge. Find out here how you can easily paint on wood without much effort. In this guide, we will explain step by step how you can paint wood with edding markers to achieve impressive results:

  1. Preparation: Select a motif and sketch it out
  2. Painting on wood is best done with edding acrylic markers
  3. Optional: Labeling wood; we recommend edding calligraphy markers

Which markers can be used to paint on wood?

When painting wood, it is important that the pen is waterproof and does not fade over time. From our edding pens, we therefore recommend acrylic markers or our calligraphy markers in addition to our permanent markers for painting wood.

Since wooden objects sometimes have large surfaces, edding permanent sprays are also a good choice for achieving great results quickly.

Acrylic Markers

A wide range of colours and nib sizes make acrylic markers a great tool for creative projects on wood.

Permanentmarkers

Permanentmarkers are easy to use, making them allrounders for basic creative applications on wood.

Calligraphy Markers

The special calligraphy nib helps you write beautifully on wood.

Spray

Not really a marker. Nevertheless, spray cans are a great option to paint on a bigger surface of wood

Step-By-Step Guide: How to paint on wood

Step 1 Preparation:

Find your motif

Before you start, it is important to prepare the wood. Clean the surface thoroughly to remove dust and dirt and sand it lightly to achieve a smooth surface. This will ensure that the colors adhere evenly and the end result looks professional.

Feel free to take a look at our templates or our template generator and then transfer your design onto the wood.

How do I transfer the template onto the wood?

There are various methods for transferring templates onto wood. These are two common options:

  1. Pressing through: With soft wood, you can simply place your printed template on the wood. Transfer the outlines by pressing down firmly with a pen and tracing them.
  2. Carbon paper: If the wood is difficult to press through, you can place a sheet of carbon paper between your template and the wood and trace the outlines. The carbon paper will leave an imprint on the wood, which you can use as a guide for painting.

Step 2:

Paint on wood

Once the template has been transferred, you can start painting or tracing. Use high-quality paints such as acrylic markers to achieve a vibrant and professional result. You can customize your color palette as you wish and try out different techniques to give your project a personal touch.

Acrylic markers

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Optional:

Beautiful Lettering on Wood

When decorating wood, you can write words on it as well as creating beautiful patterns and designs.

edding calligraphy pens adhere well to wood and are also suitable for outdoor use thanks to their weather-resistant ink.

Calligraphy markers

Conclusion: Which pens should I use to paint on wood?

Painting wood with acrylic markers is a fun and rewarding activity for beginners and occasional crafters. For larger areas, edding permanent spray is ideal.

For lettering on wood, we also recommend using calligraphy markers or permanent markers.

With a little practice, you will achieve amazing results. If you follow these steps, painting wood is easy.

We can't wait to see your masterpiece! Share a picture of your painted wood on Instagram with the hashtag #eddingdiy.