Best Acrylic Markers

Best acrylic marker for canvas

Canvas is a classic surface for creative expression, and the right acrylic marker will provide both rich coverage and crisp lines. The great thing is that you can easily combine markers with traditional acrylic paint to mix detailed linework with broad brush strokes. Here are the top performers for canvas work.

1. Posca acrylic marker
2. Sharpie Creative marker
3. Copic Acrea marker
4. Artline Decorite marker

Best acrylic marker for paper

For the best results on paper, we recommend using thicker paper – such as mixed media or smooth-surfaced watercolour paper if you're working with acrylic markers. These are the markers that perform best on paper-based projects.

1. Sharpie Creative marker
2. Posca marker
3. Artline Decorite marker
4. Creative Company multimarker
5. Copic Acrea marker

Best acrylic marker for fabric

Decorate clothes, bags or fabric shoes with acrylic markers, a fun and personal way to give textiles a new lease of life. Below you'll find our favourites for drawing on fabric.

Want to make your design permanent? Iron the fabric from the reverse side (or with a protective cloth on top), without steam, using heat appropriate for the fabric. Keep the iron moving for about 3 minutes.

1. Pilot Pintor marker
2. Posca marker
3. Edding textile pen
4. Faber-Castell textile marker

Best acrylic marker for leather

Painting on leather requires a marker with excellent adhesion. Whether you are working with suede, leather or faux leather, it is important that the colour holds on the surface without cracking or peeling. Here is the marker that gets the job done and gives your leather projects a unique look.

1. Pébéo Setacolor Cuir

Best acrylic marker for glass

Glass surfaces can be tricky, but with the right acrylic marker, it becomes both easy and fun to decorate glass, mirrors or porcelain. Most acrylic markers adhere well to glass, but note that they are not dishwasher safe, so not the best choice for mugs or plates that will be used regularly. Still want to make your design permanent? Seal it with a varnish suitable for glass to help your artwork withstand both heat and water.

1. Sharpie Creative marker
2. Posca marker
3. Copic Acrea marker
4. Pilot Pintor marker
5. Artline Decorite marker

Best acrylic marker for outdoor use

If you’re decorating walls, signs or other surfaces that need to withstand the elements, you’ll need a marker that doesn’t give up easily. Here’s a permanent, durable and UV-resistant acrylic marker made for tough outdoor environments.

1. Molotow One4all marker

Best acrylic marker for children

When children create, it should be easy, fun and safe. We’ve gathered our best acrylic markers for kids – with bright colours, smooth ink flow and easy handling. Choose a model that doesn’t require pumping, as this can easily get messy for little hands. Perfect for young artists with big ideas.

1. Sharpie Creative marker
2. Artline Decorite marker
3. Creative Company multimarker
4. Giotto Decor marker

Best acrylic marker for beginners

Curious about trying acrylic markers? We’ll guide you to the models best suited for beginners, easy to use, affordable, and versatile enough to work on multiple surfaces. Perfect for experimenting and developing your own creative style.

1. Sharpie Creative marker
2. Artline Decorite marker
3. Creative Company multimarker