Simple tips for using gel pen efficiently and effectively

When it comes to art and craft projects, there’s nothing better than gel pens!

Gel pens are one of the most versatile tools around—their bright and vibrant colors are beautiful used alone or in combination with colored pencils or markers, adds incredible dimension and highlights to your work. Whether you are coloring, drawing, or just love to doodle, quality gel pens are a must-have for every artist. However they do come with few challenges. Here are few quick tips to overcome them to create amazing artwork.

To prevent smearing

• Keep in mind that gel pens do lay down a wet ink, so drying time is longer. Try to avoid dragging your hand across wet ink, or place a blank piece of paper between your hand and your coloring.
• Drying time can vary depending on the type of surface used. If the paper is less porous or has a coating on it, the ink will take longer to dry.
• The lay-down or amount of ink applied to a specific area will also affects the drying time.

To keep the ink flowing

• If the pen is skipping, try drawing in circles on a piece of scratch paper or tapping the tip gently onto the paper. A tiny dot of dried ink can get stuck on the rollerball point, and once you get the ball rolling again the ink should flow freely.
• Use a damp paper towel to dislodge any dried ink and wipe the tip clean after use.

To avoid leaky pens

• Make sure the caps are secured tight and good when you’re not using the pens. 
• Gel pens can be stored in any position without leaking, as long as the cap is on and sealed tight.
• We hope these simple tips will help you keep your pens in top condition so your artwork will look its best! .