They are made for it. Arrtx describes the 30F palette as curated for anime and manga, and metallics are how you get glowing magic circles, shining armour, mecha panels, jewellery and idol stage outfits. Colour the character first, let it dry, then add the metallic accents on top.

Yes. They are acrylic paint, so they cover dark paper and painted surfaces well. For the strongest, most even shine, let the first coat dry for a minute or two and add a second.

Flat metallic accents: jewellery, armour, trims, lettering, stars, magic effects and borders. Arrtx notes they are designed for metallic highlights rather than building up volume or depth, so use your regular colours for shading and save the metallics for the shine.

Mostly, yes. Arrtx says 18 of the 30 colours are new to its range, with the rest drawn from its 12 and 60 colour palettes, so the 30F adds a lot of new shimmer even if you already own an Arrtx set.

Yes, beautifully. The ink is opaque acrylic paint, so it sits on top of black and dark card instead of sinking in and disappearing the way alcohol markers and gel pens can. Light colours may want a second coat once the first is dry for the strongest result.

Arrtx lists fabric as a suitable surface, and plenty of people use these markers on canvas shoes, tote bags and jackets. Arrtx does not publish heat setting or wash instructions, so test on a hidden spot first, treat it as decorative rather than heavy wash wear, and seal painted shoes with a fabric or shoe safe sealer.

The big difference is the tip and the start up. Arrtx acrylic markers have a soft brush tip and need no shaking or pumping, so they feel closer to painting with a brush. Posca pens use firm valve tips that you shake and prime, which give crisp, even lines and a huge choice of tip sizes. Lots of illustrators use both: Arrtx for colour and strokes, a fine Posca for linework.

Arrtx does not publish lightfastness ratings, so we do not claim one. For artwork that will hang in strong light, seal it with a UV protective varnish or frame it behind UV glass, and keep your originals out of direct sun.

Arrtx describes its acrylic marker ink as water based, non toxic and odourless. The caps are small parts, so the markers are not suitable for children under 3. For older kids they are a great step up from felt tips, with adult supervision on non paper surfaces.

It usually means the cap was not fully closed, or the pen has sat unused for a long time and the pigment has settled in the tip. Arrtx's fix: click the cap on firmly, stand the marker tip down for 24 hours, then draw the ink through on scrap paper until the colour runs true. If it still will not flow, gently pull the brush nib out, turn it around and use the other end. To prevent it, always cap until you hear the click and store the markers tip down or lying flat. If the colour fades mid stroke when you fill big areas fast, give the tip a moment to recharge, as the ink feeds from a fibre core.

Arrtx suggests three methods. Try the gentlest first and test on a hidden spot: a cotton swab dipped in rubbing alcohol, a cloth dampened with white vinegar, or a little toothpaste scrubbed gently with a toothbrush. Wet ink lifts far more easily than dry, so tackle spills straight away.

Right here. Art Shed Online stocks genuine Arrtx acrylic marker sets, bought direct from Arrtx, never a grey import, and we ship fast Australia wide from our own Australian stock. Our team are artists who use these markers themselves, so ask us anything, or come and try them at our Moorabbin store in Melbourne. The 30F Metallic is new for 2026, and we have it in Australian stock now.