Graffiti Art on Skateboards, How To with Paint Markers
With a variety of uses for Zig Posterman markers, it’s no wonder new ways to use them are always being discovered. The waterproof paint markers are great for signs and windows, but can also be used to personalize a variety of things, from sneakers to headphones. Just take if from Nate from Albuquerque, NM, a graffiti artist who uses his skills on skateboards:
“Hi, my name is Nate. I use your paint markers to draw on the grip tape of my skateboard. I originally saw skateboard art done by pro skateboarder Chad Muska in some old skateboarding videos,” Nate said recently. “After some trial and error with different mediums, I found paint markers to draw on my grip and from there my art and my hobby came together.”
The elaborate designs, Nate says, generally last for about four to five months until he changes out his board. “They tend to fade a little but for the most part they’re very durable. Washing the board off is impossible. Its very hard to remove the design after the fact.” Despite this, the designs are easily fixed if a mistake is made. “When I mess up the great thing about paint markers is you can just paint right over it.”
Nate says he’s had the same Zig markers for about five years but the grip tape of the skateboard is very hard on the marker tips. “I have found a way to slow this wear and tear. I always suggest you push down the tip of the marker in one spot until you see the paint start to seep out. Once you see this you can cover more area without pushing as hard and this will make the markers last much much longer.”
Nate shares his skateboard designs with viewers on YouTube through time-elapsed videos he films while creating his designs. “A typical design like what you see in my videos takes 1 or 2 hours. I actually just filmed my first video to test my camera and people responded much better than I expected.”
An accident in July, 2011 had potential to stop Nate’s skateboarding designs in its tracks. “I broke my wrist in a skateboarding accident. It was a super simple trick but I fell, caught myself wrong, and broke my scaphoid bone in my right wrist. I should mention that I’m right handed and turns out that bone does not have as good as blood supply as most. So 1 surgery, 4 months, and one titanium screw later, I’m working on my latest video.”
Though he has a hard time parting with his new skateboard designs, he would like to sell them, but said the opportunity hasn’t taken off. “I’ve done many designs for friends and sold a few in town,” he adds.
Be sure to watch one of Nate’s videos and check YouTube for more!
Contact Nate if you have a interest in some of his commissioned artwork!
Contact us if you have a story to tell about Zig Posterman Markers, we provide a $15 coupon code, no strings attached if we publish your story on ZigPosterman.com
Broad Chisel Tip, Waterproof 6mm (1/4 inch)
These are the most used markers on Grip tape, other sizes are available, smaller and larger.
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Broad Chisel Tip 6mm White Waterproof
White Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine white lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub off or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque white line.
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Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Black Waterproof
Black Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine black lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub off or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque black line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Red Waterproof
Red Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine red lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub off or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque red line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Pink Waterproof
Pink Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine pink lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub off or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque pink line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Blue Waterproof
Blue Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine blue lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub off or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque blue line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Light Blue Waterproof
Light Blue Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine light blue lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub off or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque light blue line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Green Waterproof
Green Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine green lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub off or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque green line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Yellow Waterproof
Yellow Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine yellow lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub off or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque yellow line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Brown Waterproof
Brown Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine brown lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub off or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque brown line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Orange Waterproof
Orange Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine orange lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub off or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque orange line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Violet Waterproof
Violet Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine violet lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub off or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque violet line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Fluorescent Yellow Waterproof
Fluorescent Yellow Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine Fluorescent Yellow lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub of or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque Fluorescent Yellow line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Fluorescent Orange Waterproof
Fluorescent Orange Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine fluorescent orange lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub off or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque fluorescent orange line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Fluorescent Pink Waterproof
Fluorescent Pink Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine fluorescent pink lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub off or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque fluorescent pink line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Fluorescent Green Waterproof
Fluorescent Green Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine fluorescent green lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub off or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque fluorescent green line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Metallic Gold Waterproof
Metallic Gold Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine Metallic Gold lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub of or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque Metallic Gold line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Metallic Silver Waterproof
Metallic Silver Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine Metallic Silver lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub of or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque Metallic Silver line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Metallic Green Waterproof
Metallic Green Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine Metallic Green lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub of or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque Metallic Green line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Metallic Pink Waterproof
Metallic Pink Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine Metallic Pink lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub of or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque Metallic Pink line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Metallic Brown Waterproof
Metallic Brown Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine Metallic Brown lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub of or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque Metallic Brown line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Metallic Violet Waterproof
Metallic Violet Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine Metallic Violet lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub of or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque Metallic Violet line.
Broad Chisel Tip 6mm Metallic Blue Waterproof
Metallic Blue Waterproof Paint Marker with a 6mm or 1/4 inch tip useful for making detailed fine Metallic Blue lines with the tip or broader lines with the side of the marker. Will not rub of or wash off without Windex making a semi-permanent opaque Metallic Blue line.
