Decorating your skateboard with Posca Markers

Materials:

Wooden Skateboard Deck

POSCA Markers – Ideal tip sizes PC1M, PC1MR, PC3M and PC5M

uni-ball Pin Fineliners (0.03mm – 0.8mm) • Pencil

Art Spray Sealer (Matt or Gloss) to protect your artwork

Optional - White Acrylic Paint/Gesso. You do not have to do this process, but wood is very porous, so to help with the absorption, which require less coats of POSCAS, you can put a coat of acrylic paint down first

Paint Brushes Preparation: Wipe down underside area (area you are going to paint) with a damp cloth to remove any dust.

You can use a piece of sandpaper with a fine grit to sand out any rough areas, then repeat by cleaning with damp cloth and let dry.

Fixation: Once you are happy with your design leave it to dry for 12 – 24 hours.

You can either use a normal Matte or Gloss Art Spray Sealer, depending on what look you are after.

You will need to give it a minimum of 2-3 coats (please read the back of the can for recommendations on use).

You can also use a 2-part Resin (by following the manufacturers mixing instructions) and wearing the correct safety gear (gloves, masks and long sleeve shirt).

Design: You can use your pencil and draw the design directly onto the skateboard then paint in areas with white acrylic/ gesso that you are going to use your POSCA’S on.

This is only a recommendation to help stop having to put on 2-3 coats of POSCA’S, due to the wood being so absorbent.

You do not have to paint a base layer; you can paint directly onto the board with your POSCA’S.

Once you are happy with the pencilled-out design, you can paint with your POSCA markers.

For extra fine detail use uni Pin Fine liner to add depth to the artwork.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE POSCA RANGE AND TUTORIALS, PLEASE VISIT WWW.POSCA.COM POSCA YOUR SKATEBOARD WORKSHOP

29th Dec 2021