Question from Annette Tweedel
Hi Debra,
I have tried looking for the water-based ink markers and cannot find them. What are they supposed to look like and are there different name brands? What does the package look like? The only markers we have are the toxic ones.
Debra’s Answer
There are different name brands and they depend on what kind of markers you are looking for. Crayola and Prang water-based markers for children are sold at drug and discount stores everywhere.
I have some fine-point Pentel Color Pens. The link I gave here is to a set sold at Staples, but I can often buy them individually at art supply stores.
My favorite water-based writing pen is Pilot Precise V5 Rolling Ball, which you can get at any office supply store like Staples or Office Depot.
When looking for art materials, look for the CP Nontoxic or AP Nontoxic seal. This indicates that the product has been reviewed by the Arts and Crafts Materials Institute and found to be nontoxic. Search their list of approved products at http://www.acminet.org/CPListSearch.html.
