Short answer
Master’s Touch acrylic markers are sold at Hobby Lobby in a 24 piece 2 mm bullet set, 24 and 48 piece brush tip sets, metallic sets and a 7 piece white multi-tip set from 0.7 to 20 mm. Sarah Renae Clark found the acrylic markers performed better than other cotton core markers in almost every test, with a small color range and a weaker white.
Who makes Master’s Touch
Master’s Touch is the art supply brand sold by Hobby Lobby; Sarah Renae Clark describes them simply as a Hobby Lobby brand that is not available everywhere (cotton core review). Hobby Lobby lists Master’s Touch paper, canvas, watercolor pencils and markers alongside the acrylic marker sets (Hobby Lobby). If you do not live near a Hobby Lobby, you can order from its website, or use one of the alternatives below.
Master’s touch acrylic markers: the sets
Master’s Touch acrylic marker sets at Hobby Lobby
| Set | Tip | What Hobby Lobby says |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic Markers, 24 piece | 2.0 mm bullet | For paper, canvas, metal and fabrics; store horizontally |
| Brush Tip Acrylic Markers, 24 and 48 piece | Soft brush | Water-based; for wood, plastic, glass and metal |
| Metallic Acrylic Markers, 12 piece | Not stated in the listing title | Metallic colors |
| Dual-Tip Metallic Acrylic Markers, 12 piece | Dual tip | Metallic colors |
| White Multi-Tip Acrylic Markers, 7 piece | 0.7 mm to 20 mm | Seven whites in different nibs, some reversible |
The 24 piece bullet set
Hobby Lobby describes the 24 piece set as bold acrylic markers for surfaces from paper and canvas to metal and fabrics, with a 2.0 mm bullet tip and a note to store them horizontally (Hobby Lobby listing). The color list runs from black, cool grey, coffee and beige through peacock green, turquoise, navy, phthalo blue, lake blue and sky blue, to violet, indigo, lavender, magenta, pinks, red orange, red, orange, yellow ochre, lemon yellow, pale yellow and white. That is a balanced palette with useful neutrals, which many budget sets skip.
Master’s touch brush tip markers
The 48 piece brush tip set is water-based acrylic with a soft brush tip, which Hobby Lobby suggests for wood, plastic, glass and metal (Hobby Lobby listing). Its color list is long and painterly: porcelain white, several yellows and pinks, mauve, blush, apricot, coral, dusty rose, burnt sienna, raw umber, a full set of blues and violets including Payne’s grey and Prussian blue, and greens from seafoam to olive. A brush tip and earth tones together suit lettering, florals and landscapes.
The white multi-tip set
This is the most unusual Master’s Touch set: seven white acrylic markers, each with a different nib (Hobby Lobby listing). Per the listing, it includes a 0.7 mm marker, a 1 to 2 mm bullet and chisel reversible, a 2 to 4 mm reversible, an 8 mm chisel, and 12 mm, 15 mm and 20 mm markers. White is the color you run out of first on dark rocks, black card and chalkboard-style signs, so a set that covers every width is handy. Note that the reviewer below found the Master’s Touch white weaker than the other colors in the bullet set; build up white in two coats. Compare whites on white paint markers.
What an independent review found
In Sarah Renae Clark’s cotton core marker review, the Master’s Touch Acrylic Markers were a pleasant surprise. They have a very small color range, she wrote, but performed better than other cotton core markers in almost every test. The white was not as good as the other colors, they feathered slightly in her stamina test, and they needed only two coats to be opaque on her plastic test, which was better than most. We have not tested them ourselves.
How to get good results
- Store flat. Hobby Lobby’s care note says to store the markers horizontally, which keeps paint at the tip.
- Two thin coats. Let the first dry before the second, especially with white and light colors on dark grounds.
- Seal handled pieces. Mist a clear spray over wood, rocks and canvas; see how to seal acrylic marker art.
- Glass and metal are decor. Water-based acrylic can be scratched or washed off slick surfaces.
Master’s Touch versus other store brands
Hobby Lobby is not the only craft chain with its own markers. Michaels sells Artist’s Loft for art supplies and Craft Smart for craft paint pens. If you shop online, the closest matches to the Master’s Touch sets are a medium Posca set for coverage, Sharpie Creative for no-pump convenience, and a white multi-width pack for the white set.
Online alternatives to Master’s Touch
Master’s Touch is a Hobby Lobby brand, so these Amazon listings are comparable markers, each checked by hand.
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Posca PC-5M paint markers, 8 count
A medium 1.8 to 2.5 mm pump marker set: the closest online match for the 2 mm bullet set, with stronger coverage on dark grounds per independent testing.
- Medium reversible tip
- 8 colors
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Sharpie Creative Markers, bullet tip, 12 count
Water-based acrylic bullet markers that need no pumping, sold widely online.
- Bullet tip
- 12 colors
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Sharpie Creative Markers, bullet and brush combo, 24 count
Bullet and brush tips with earth tones, per the listing: an alternative to the brush tip set.
- 24 markers
- Bullet and brush
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Posca white fine pack: PC-1M, PC-3M and PC-5M
Three whites from 0.7 to 2.5 mm, an online stand-in for the fine end of the white multi-tip set.
- 0.7 to 2.5 mm
- White
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ARTISTRO metallic dual tip acrylic paint marker pens, set of 24
A dual tip metallic set as an alternative to the Master’s Touch metallic sets.
- 24 metallics
- Dual tip
Each pick links to an Amazon listing we checked by hand. Prices, colors and pack sizes change on Amazon, so check the listing before you buy. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Questions people ask
What is the best marker to write on acrylic?
On acrylic paint, an opaque water-based acrylic paint marker, such as Master’s Touch, Posca or Sharpie Creative, once the paint is dry. On clear acrylic sheet, an oil-based paint marker grips the slick plastic better than water-based paint, which can rub off. Test first and clean acrylic sheet gently, since harsh solvents can damage it.
Do master’s touch markers bleed?
Sarah Renae Clark noted that the Master’s Touch acrylic markers feathered slightly during her stamina test, where she draws long lines until a marker tires. Otherwise they performed better than most cotton core markers, needing only two coats to look opaque on plastic. Like any paint marker, they can spread on very absorbent paper, so test first.
Are acrylic markers good for golf balls?
They can mark a golf ball for identification, but the glossy cover is slick, so water-based acrylic paint may rub off with play and cleaning. An oil-based paint marker grips glossy surfaces better. Keep the mark small, let it dry fully, and expect to touch it up.
Can I use acrylic markers on canvas?
Yes. Acrylic markers work well on primed canvas, alone or over dry acrylic paint, and Hobby Lobby lists canvas among the surfaces for the Master’s Touch set. Fill with a broad or brush tip, add details with a fine tip, and seal with a spray varnish once dry.
How much is a paint pen?
It varies widely and changes often, so we do not list prices. Single professional pens such as Posca are sold one at a time, while budget and store brands like Master’s Touch come in sets that cost less per pen. Check the current price at the retailer before you buy.
Sources
- Sarah Renae Clark, Ultimate Acrylic Paint Marker Comparison (March 2026)
- Sarah Renae Clark, The Best Cotton Core Acrylic Paint Markers
- Hobby Lobby, Master’s Touch acrylic markers (retailer search results)
- Hobby Lobby, Master’s Touch Acrylic Markers, 24 Piece Set (retailer listing)
- Hobby Lobby, Master’s Touch Brush Tip Acrylic Markers, 48 Piece Set (retailer listing)
- Hobby Lobby, White Master’s Touch Multi-Tip Acrylic Markers, 7 Piece Set (retailer listing)
Last reviewed 2026-10-12. Specs and availability change; check the listing before you buy.