[{"id":162128625749,"handle":"accessories","title":"Accessories","updated_at":"2024-09-10T19:10:26+10:00","body_html":"\u003ch4\u003eWood slices\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Wood Circles are made of natural pine wood with bark edges, each slice is sanded and polished to make the surface smooth and safe for painting, drawing or writing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeofcolourproducts.com\/collections\/accessories\/products\/24-pcs-natural-wood-slices\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ewood slices are ideal for any art or DIY project\u003c\/a\u003e, including painting with paint pens, making coasters, Christmas tree ornaments, holiday decorations, wedding decorations, etc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStencils\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur two packs of stencils contain hundreds of gorgeous designs to use on your art and school projects, journals, rocks, home-made cards, scrapbooks and more. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeofcolourproducts.com\/collections\/accessories\/stencils\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShop our stencil packs and stencil bundles selection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse with all types of drawing materials. Ballpoint pen, Watercolour Pens, Acrylic Paint Pens, Pencils and Gel Pens among others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt least 3 of the new stencil sheets were created by members of our artist community, specifically thinking about its use on rocks or our new wood slices!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplacement tips\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your paint pens tips are damaged you can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lifeofcolourproducts.com\/collections\/accessories\/products\/replacement-tips\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eget 1mm and 3mm paint pen nib replacements right here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply remove your current tip and replace it with your new ones and your pen will be brand new. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWashi tape\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWashi tape is a multi purpose type of masking tape you can use in your journals, artworks, cards and more. It’s the perfect material to decorate your paper, make borders or use directly as masking tape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2020-04-23T10:26:13+10:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"experiment","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"tag","relation":"equals","condition":"Accessories"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"gift card"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":413827694810,"handle":"all-items","title":"All Items","updated_at":"2024-09-10T19:10:26+10:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2022-11-08T20:30:02+11:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"0"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":468697675,"handle":"frontpage","updated_at":"2024-09-10T16:00:11+10:00","published_at":"2017-09-19T12:24:48+10:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"The main collection","body_html":""},{"id":168933687381,"handle":"welcome-10","title":"Welcome 10","updated_at":"2024-09-10T19:10:26+10:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2020-10-17T15:08:02+11:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"gift card"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Bubble"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Creative Kids"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"Builder"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":417640710362,"handle":"wholesale-quick-order-form","title":"Wholesale Quick Order Form","updated_at":"2024-09-10T19:10:26+10:00","body_html":"All our products in one easy form","published_at":"2023-07-12T16:10:25+10:00","sort_order":"manual","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"bundle"},{"column":"variant_price","relation":"greater_than","condition":"4.50"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"mystery"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"video"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"mandala painting kit"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"mosaic"},{"column":"title","relation":"not_contains","condition":"valentine"}],"published_scope":"global"}]
Tips can get damaged, but that does not mean the paint pen is useless.
If your tips are damaged you can get replacements right here for your 1mm, 1.5mm and 3mm paint pens (Sold in sets of 6 each)
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Simply remove your current tip and replace it with your new ones and your pen will be brand new.
Replacement tips for 1mm pens are plastic.
Replacement tips for 1.5mm and 3mm paint pens are felt.
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How to fix a dry acrylic paint pen
The easiest way to check if your paint pen is actually dry or just clogged, be on the lookout for paint coming out "blobbing" out the sides of the nib when you pump it. The nib may look dirty as well. This means your pen is not dry, it's clogged! You can try to unclog and use the same tip, or choose to buy replacement nibs if the old ones are also blunt or scratchy, and start fresh.
How to change an acrylic paint pen tip/nib
The barrel of the pen still has paint, so your first step while changing the paint pen tip for a new one is to leave the pen secured on a tall glass or pen holder.
Remove the old nib with a soft pair of tweezers while keeping the pen with the top up so the paint doesn't fall out.
Place the new nib in the pen (for felt tips, you should introduce the thinner part of the tip in the pen, for plastic tips introduce the end with a small ball-shaped area).
Push VERY GENTLY until the nib is correctly placed in the pen.
Follow the steps on the side of the paint pen or box to prime it.
Paint pen is dry after changing the tip
The felt nib is simply too dry to let the paint move, think of it as trying to wash the dishes with a dry sponge.
Keep doodling or pumping gently until you see the tip has gained the colour of the paint.
How to prevent paint pens from clogging and drying
It's very difficult to restore paint pen tips after they have been left to dry dirty with paint, you can try removing and soaking the nib in warm water for a few minutes (pat dry before placing it again in the pen) - but if this doesn't work, you should purchase replacement tips for your paint pens.
It is very important to look after your paint pens and always replace the lids properly to prevent them drying. Our younger artists sometimes forget or lack the finger strength to do this properly. It pays to double check every time after use.
What’s the best storage solution for my pens?
Whatever your choice may be we do suggest a few essential points;
Away from direct sunlight
Around room temperature (do not want them in hot or cold conditions)
The Life of Colour experience goes way beyond buying our products. We have created so many ways for you to share your work with us and with all the other amazing people out there who are genuinely interested in your creative journey.
For Halloween this year we have decided to explore some different ways that we can reuse, upcycle and recreate the old into something new.
We will use our Life of Colour art supplies to add wonderful colour and whacky details to our Halloween craft. So, if you are looking for a cheap course of action this year- follow along and find an activity that suits you!!