AK Interactive: QUICK MARKERS - Acrylic Shade Paint Marker - Singles 34 Colors Product Overview
Professional acrylic shade paint markers designed for the "contrast painting" technique. These markers allow miniature painters, wargamers, and hobbyists to achieve maximum color depth and shadow in a single coat. The specialized formula flows naturally from the brush tip, accumulating in details to create instant highlights and shadows without advanced techniques. More than a tool, it's a new way to enjoy your hobby—paint more, in less time, with spectacular results.
Available Individual Marker Colors
Choose from 34 vibrant, intense shades developed in collaboration with professional painters to suit the real needs of the hobby. Each color is designed to provide deep contrast and a rich, matte finish.
- AKMQ001 - Space Magenta
- AKMQ002 - Necromancer Purple
- AKMQ003 - Demon Purple
- AKMQ004 - Bile Yellow
- AKMQ005 - Warm Yellow
- AKMQ006 - Space Yellow
- AKMQ007 - Jade Green
- AKMQ008 - Spectral Green
- AKMQ009 - Vivid Green
- AKMQ010 - Orc Flesh
- AKMQ011 - Ice Blue
- AKMQ012 - Power Blue
- AKMQ013 - Turquoise Blue
- AKMQ014 - Turquoise Green
- AKMQ015 - Orange
- AKMQ016 - Space Red
- AKMQ017 - Infernal Red
- AKMQ018 - Grey Shadow
- AKMQ019 - White Shadow
- AKMQ020 - Strong Grey
- AKMQ021 - Black
- AKMQ022 - Leather
- AKMQ023 - Orange Brown
- AKMQ024 - Putrid White
- AKMQ025 - Reddish Flesh
- AKMQ026 - Human Flesh
- AKMQ027 - Bone Brown
- AKMQ028 - Light Leather
- AKMQ029 - Wood
- AKMQ030 - Vampire Flesh
- AKMQ031 - Leaf Green
- AKMQ032 - Night Blue
- AKMQ033 - Desert Sand
- AKMQ034 - Wolf Blue Grey
Markers are sold individually. Select the specific colors needed for your projects.
Key Features & Benefits
- Maximum Contrast in One Coat: Specialized "contrast paint" formula creates instant highlights and shadows as it flows into details. Micro-pigments concentrate in recesses for deep shading and vibrant color saturation on raised areas.
- Studio Performance Formula: Uses the same advanced acrylic resin formula as QUICK GEN paints, optimized for perfect flow from the marker pen. Offers excellent fluidity, high adhesion, and a rich matte finish.
- Precision Brush Tip Design: Features a flexible, sharp synthetic fiber brush tip (not a hard nib) for smooth, controlled application. Ideal for both broad coverage and accessing fine details, nooks, and crannies.
- Ready to Use & Versatile: Simply shake, press the accessible button to saturate the tip, and paint. No advanced techniques required, yet allows for mixing colors on the tip or dropping paint onto a palette for custom blends and advanced techniques.
- For Hobbyists of All Levels: Perfect for beginners seeking intuitive, immediate results and experienced painters wanting a fast, versatile resource for armies or experiments.
- Compatible & Durable: Paint is waterproof and permanent when dry. You can safely apply other products (washes, filters, dry brushing, decals) over it without fear of it lifting.
- Safe & Environmentally Friendly: Non-toxic acrylic formula made with environmentally friendly components, safe for all users.
How to Use - Get Started in Minutes
- Prime for Perfection (Recommended): For optimal contrast, prime your miniature with a light-colored spray like white, light grey, or cream. The markers have high adhesion and can be used directly, but priming maximizes the effect.
- Shake & Activate: Shake the marker vigorously. Remove the safety cap from the end and press the button while holding the tip over a cloth/paper until the brush is saturated with paint.
- Apply Paint: Use the brush tip like a traditional brush, maintaining a single stroke direction. The paint will flow into recesses, creating darker shadows and leaving raised areas lighter.
- Allow to Dry & Enhance: Let the paint dry completely. You can then leave it as is, apply a second coat for opacity, or add precise details, highlights, and weathering with fine brushes and other paints.
Pro Tip: You can mix colors! Press the button to drop paint into a palette, mix, and use the mixture to paint with a brush or re-load a marker tip for custom blends and smooth transitions.
Advanced Techniques & Color Applications
While perfect for single-coat contrast, these markers enable more advanced work:
- Color Modulation: Use two shades of the same color (e.g., light and dark brown) to paint different areas of a volume (like fur), instantly increasing visual depth.
- Layering & Glazing: Apply a second coat, either with the same color for more coverage or a different one to create new tones and shades.
- Detailing with Other Paints: Use the markers for the main contrast base, then switch to fine-brush acrylics (like AK's 3GEN) for precise details like eyes, gems, and extreme highlights.
Themed Color Suggestions:
- Fantasy & RPG: Human Flesh, Orc Flesh, Leather, Wood, Bone Brown, Space Magenta, Vivid Green.
- Atmospheric & Undead: Grey Shadow, White Shadow, Putrid White, Necromancer Purple, Night Blue, Desert Sand.
- Vibrant Armor & Effects: Infernal Red, Space Yellow, Jade Green, Power Blue, Turquoise Blue.
Care, Maintenance & Storage
- Cleaning: After use, gently wipe the tip on a damp cloth. To deep clean, dip the tip in water like a brush and wipe until it returns to its original color—this prevents color contamination when mixing.
- Storage: Always recap tightly after use. For best results, store horizontally to keep the tip naturally hydrated. Can also be stored vertically.
- Long-term Care: If inactive for a long time, shake vigorously before use. You may need to press the button to restart paint flow if stored vertically.
Product Specifications
- Product Name: QUICK GEN MARKERS (Acrylic Shade Paint Markers)
- Brand: AK Interactive
- Type: Acrylic Paint Marker with Flexible Brush Tip
- Technique: Optimized for Contrast Painting/Single-Coat Painting
- Finish: Matte, Waterproof when dry
- Total Color Range: 34 individual shades
- Application: Miniatures, Wargaming Figures, Role-Playing Models, Board Game Pieces, Terrain
- Formula: Non-toxic, environmentally friendly acrylic
Safety Information
- Not suitable for children under 14 years of age.
- Use in a well-ventilated area.
- Although non-toxic, avoid ingestion and contact with eyes.
- Clean skin promptly with soap and water if paint is accidentally transferred.
- These are permanent markers on porous surfaces. Use caution on clothing and furniture.
- Allow painted miniatures to dry completely before handling.
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