POSCA

No special preparation is needed to use POSCA on paper. For cardboard, remove any dust from the surface.

No special fixative is needed for POSCA on paper. However, to optimise conservation over time, you can apply a water-based spray varnish.

Hold the can about 30 cm from the surface and spray in slow circular movements.

The varnish can be matte or gloss depending on the look you want.

Clean the surface with a cloth and ensure it is dry before starting work.

Several coats will be needed for the whole design because the porous surface will absorb more paint.

Fire your creation in the oven. Heat the ceramic in the oven slowly to 220°, then turn off the oven and allow it to cool completely before taking it out.

To give your creation the longest possible life (for non-food use), you can apply a water-based varnish or adhesive varnish. Afterwards, wash only in cold water.

Clean the surface with a cloth and ensure it is dry before starting work.

The time POSCA paint takes to dry will be longer than with unglazed pieces. Creations based on lines will be more suitable. For areas filled with colour, several coats will be needed, leaving the paint to dry between coats.

Fix your creation for non-food use using a water-based spray varnish, spraying from about 30cm in small circular movements.

Heat the ceramic in the oven at 160°C for no more than 45 minutes. Then turn off the oven and allow it to cool completely before taking it out.

To give your creation the longest possible life (for non-food use), you can apply a water-based varnish or adhesive varnish. Afterwards, wash only in cold water.

Clean the surface with a cloth and ensure it is not damp before starting work.

As mineral materials are naturally porous, they will absorb the paint to a greater or lesser degree depending on their nature. Depending on the effect you want, several coats may be necessary.

Once your creation is finished and dry, you can apply two coats of water-based spray varnish to fix the results.

Hold the can about 30 cm from the surface and spray in slow circular movements.

The varnish can be matte or gloss depending on the look you want.

Before starting to work on textiles, machine-wash the fabric to remove any industrial coatings if it is new or dirt if it is used.

For skins such as natural or artificial leather, wipe with a humid sponge and leave to dry. For real or imitation suede, brush gently with a soft brush.

POSCA will always be more heavily absorbed by natural materials. We recommend using an absorbent material beneath your surface (such as paper).

The drying time and the number of coats you will need for a uniform result will vary and can be evaluated visually.

Once your creation is finished and dry, you can iron it from the reverse side without using steam. Take care with the temperature of the iron depending on the fabric.

You can place a sheet of greaseproof paper between the iron and the fabric for extra protection. If the fabric used is not suitable for ironing, you can fix your creation with a hair dryer.

Hold it 30 cm from the surface and make small circular movements.

Clean the surface with a cloth and ensure it is not damp or greasy before starting work.

If the metal used is varnished, the drying time will be longer.

Once your creation is finished and dry, we recommend applying two or three coats of water-based spray finishing varnish, especially for outdoor use.

Hold the can about 30 cm from the surface and spray in slow circular movements.

The varnish can be matte or gloss depending on the look you want.

Clean the surface with a cloth and ensure it is not damp or greasy before starting work.

Creations consisting only of lines will produce the best effect. In areas that need to be filled with colour, several coats will be needed for a uniform result, leaving a few minutes of drying time between coats.

If you want to correct mistakes, just wipe the area to be erased with a damp cloth.

You can make your creation permanent, though not for food use, by applying two coats of water-based spray varnish. Hold the can about 30 cm from the surface and spray in slow circular movements.

The varnish can be matte or gloss depending on the look you want.

On treated or varnished wood, it is advisable to roughen the surface with sandpaper before starting to work with POSCA.

With recovered or recycled wood, it is a good idea to clean it first with water and a soft sponge and leave it to dry.

As wood is a porous natural material, it will absorb a lot of paint. Depending on the effect you want, several coats may be necessary.

Once your creation is finished and dry, apply two coats of water-based spray varnish. Hold the can about 30 cm from the surface and spray in slow circular movements.

The varnish can be matte or gloss depending on the look you want

No special preparation is needed to use POSCA on plastic. However, we recommend removing any dust or grease from the surface if necessary.

The smoother the surface of the plastic, the less porous it is, and consequently the longer the drying time and the longer you will have to wait before handling your creation.

Once your creation is finished and dry, apply two coats of water-based spray varnish. Hold the can about 30 cm from the surface and spray in slow circular movements.

The varnish can be matte or gloss depending on the look you want.