Having Trouble Finding Basket Illusion Markers

[Ethan Hoff]

I have had trouble finding basket illusion markers recently. I typically use the Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens but it seems like the variety of fine-tip marker colors available is much less than it used to be. There is still a large variety in the brush-tip markers but it is more difficult to color neatly with those. It seems like Faber-Castell is phasing out their fine-tipped markers. I am interested to see if anyone else is having this issue and whether they are using Faber-Castell markers for basket illusions and if not, what brands and marker tip types they are using.

 

[Curt Fuller]

Ethan, I use only the brush tip markers. You probably already know this, but the brush tip can be reversed to give you a second sharp tip. And it can be sharpened multiple times with a pair of sharp scissors after that. But other than that I don't know of any other type of markers that are india ink. Alcohol based pens work but you have to be very careful because they penetrate deeper into the wood and it's hard to fix an oops and their colors are also limited. They will also bleed when some finishes are applied, especially lacquer.

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Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens

Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pens use india ink that is acid-free, waterproof when dry and odorless. Great for sketching, journaling, cartooning and drawing.

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But like you said, it does seem they have quit offering many of their colors in the hard nib pens.

 

[Jim Reynolds]

I've used the Chroma Craft dye markers on bowls, boxes and tops. I have not used them on basket illusions. The nibs / tips are replaceable and the markers are refillable.

Good luck on your quest.