POSCA® PC-5M Water-Based Acrylic Paint Markers
- Marker
- Better rated than 70%
A dependable multi surface paint marker set for crafters wanting opaque, layerable color across wood, glass, fabric and more.
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How it ranks among the 23 markers we track
4.8★ across 3,000 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
3,000 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
1,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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Overview
This is an 8 marker set of POSCA PC-5M water based acrylic paint markers with a medium, reversible tip between 1.8 and 2.5 millimeters, in soft tone colors including white, sunshine yellow and lavender. The listing markets them for rock painting, wood, glass and general craft and art projects.
POSCA's markers are real paint delivered through a marker body, which is why they cover in one layer over dark surfaces where a typical marker would need several passes. The formula is ACMI certified after review by a board certified toxicologist, and it is described as permanent on porous surfaces like wood or fabric but removable from most non porous surfaces such as glass, which matters for anyone reusing glassware.
- 8 markers in soft tone colors
- Medium 1.8-2.5mm reversible tip
- Water based acrylic paint, ACMI certified
- Works on wood, glass, fabric, canvas and more
Who it's for
Fits crafters and artists working on rock painting, mixed media or multi surface projects who want opaque coverage in one pass. Less relevant for someone who only needs fine line work, since this set is the medium tip rather than the brand's fine or extra fine versions.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Opaque coverage in one layer, even on dark surfaces
- Reversible tip extends usable marker life
- ACMI certified, low odor water based formula
- Works across 50 plus surface types
- Removable rather than permanent on non porous surfaces like glass
- Medium tip is not suited to very fine detail work
Performance notes
The reversible tip lets a worn point be flipped and reused, extending marker life without buying a replacement, and the water based pigment layers without streaking, giving opaque, even coverage on dark or textured surfaces. Permanence differs by surface: the ink sets into porous materials like wood or fabric but can be wiped from most non porous surfaces such as glass or metal, so painted glassware may need a sealant if permanence is the goal.
Specifications
| Brand | Posca® |
|---|---|
| Model | PC-5M |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in markers.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| POSCA® PC-5M Water-Based Acrylic Paint MarkersThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 3,000 | 2.7 / 5 |
| Crayola Super Tips Marker SetCrayola | 4.8 / 5 | 43,000 | 4.9 / 5 |
| Mr. Sketch Scented MarkersSketch | 4.8 / 5 | 22,400 | 4.8 / 5 |
| Betem 24 Colors Dual Tip Acrylic Paint MarkersBetem | 4.7 / 5 | 20,700 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Ohuhu Alcohol Markers 40 Colors Chisel Fine AP Certified for Adult ColoringOhuhu | 4.7 / 5 | 15,200 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the Posca® PC-5M
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Is POSCA paint permanent on glass?
The formula is permanent on porous surfaces but removable from most non porous surfaces such as glass, so a sealant would be needed for permanent glass projects.
What tip size do these POSCA markers use?
This set uses the PC-5M medium, reversible tip sized between 1.8 and 2.5 millimeters.
What colors come in this 8 pack?
The set includes white, sunshine yellow, apricot, light pink, coral pink, lavender, light blue and aqua green.