Essential Marker Accessories Guide: Tools to Enhance Your Marker Art

The right accessories enhance your marker art experience and results. Pair these with quality markers from our best markers guide.

Essential Paper

Marker paper (70-100 GSM): Smooth surface, minimal bleed. Brands: Copic, Ohuhu, Canson. Bristol board: Heavier alternative, smooth finish. Practice paper: Cheap copy paper for testing.

Blending Tools

Colorless blender: Essential for alcohol markers. Softens edges, creates gradients. Copic or compatible brands. Blending stumps: For colored pencil over markers.

Line Work Tools

Waterproof fineliners: Sakura Pigma Micron, Copic Multiliner. Sizes: 0.1, 0.3, 0.5mm. White gel pen: Uni-ball Signo for highlights. White Posca pen: Opaque coverage for bold highlights.

Storage Solutions

Marker cases: Keep organized, protect tips. Horizontal storage best. Paper storage: Flat portfolios, protect from light. Desk organizers: Easy access to frequently used markers.

Protective Gear

Barrier sheets: Protect work surface. Hand rest paper: Prevent smudging. Ventilation: Fan or open window for alcohol markers. Gloves (optional): Keep hands clean.

Reference Tools

Color swatch book: Test all your markers. Value scale: Practice gradients. Lightbox (optional): Tracing and transfers.

Maintenance

Rubbing alcohol: Revive dried markers, clean nibs. Replacement nibs: For Copic and compatible markers. Refill inks: For refillable markers.

Budget Priority

Essential: Marker paper, colorless blender, fineliners. Nice to have: White gel pen, storage case. Luxury: Lightbox, extensive storage.

Tips

Start minimal. Add as needed. Invest in quality accessories that match your alcohol markers or watercolour markers. See our highlighter pens for annotation workty paper first. Organize for efficiency.