posca 16-Count 5M Paint Markers — Water-Based Acrylic, Medium Reversible Tips, Holiday Pouch

POSCA 16 Count 5M markers are a water-based acrylic marker set with medium reversible tips that deliver rich, opaque colour on 50+ surfaces and come in a special-edition holiday zipper pouch.

This festive POSCA Holiday Set includes 16 of the brand’s iconic 5M medium-tip paint markers housed in a zippered desktop pouch that expands into a freestanding organiser. The markers use a water-based, low-odour pigment that layers smoothly, blends when wet, and dries permanently on porous materials while remaining removable from many non-porous surfaces. Made in Japan and ACMI-evaluated, this collection is built for artists, crafters, students, and anyone who wants dependable, vivid colour for projects big and small.

What surfaces can I use these POSCA 5M markers on?

These markers are formulated to work across a wide range of materials, giving you flexibility for mixed-media projects, signage, and personalizing items. They adhere permanently to porous surfaces and can be wiped off or removed from many smooth, non-porous substrates when needed.

• Porous: wood, canvas, paper, cardboard — permanent finish
• Non-porous: glass, metal, plastic, ceramics — often removable with rubbing alcohol or scraping
• Fabric accents and small textile work (test first for washability)
• Outdoor-friendly on many surfaces once fully cured

How do the 5M medium reversible tips perform?

The 5M tip offers a dependable balance between control and coverage; flip it for a slightly broader stroke or maintain the tip for finer lines. It is designed for lettering, sketching, filling shapes, and expressive brush-like marks without sacrificing consistent ink flow.

• Medium precision for lettering and outlines
• Reversible tip gives two stroke widths in one marker
• Steady, even paint flow reduces streaking
• Durable tip suited for repetitive use and varied pressure

How do I mix, blend, or layer POSCA paint ink effectively?

POSCA’s water-based pigment accepts dilution and blending while wet, enabling soft gradients and layered textures. Work on a palette or directly on the surface; allow sections to dry for opaque layering or blend quickly for wet-on-wet effects.

• Blend wet-on-wet for smooth colour transitions
• Dilute on a palette with water for washes or lighter tones
• Layer after drying for crisp, opaque coverage
• Use a brush or sponge to soften edges and create texture

Who is this set for? The POSCA 16 Count 5M Holiday Set is ideal for illustrators, muralists, students, crafters, gift makers, and hobbyists who want bright, dependable colour and tool versatility. If you need a compact, portable kit that expands into a handy desktop organiser and performs reliably across paper, wood, glass, metal, and more, this collection answers that need. It’s also a great starter upgrade for those moving from basic markers to true paint-based tools, and a festive present for creatives during the holidays.