The Best Coloring Supplies for Large-Print Coloring Books
By Rosie Lane ·
Bold, large-print designs are forgiving, so almost any coloring tool works. Still, the right supplies can make coloring more comfortable and the finished page more satisfying.
Markers: bright color with little effort
Water-based markers with a broad or chisel tip fill big spaces quickly and need almost no pressure. They're a great choice for hands that tire easily. Alcohol-based markers are more vivid but bleed more, so place a spare sheet of paper behind the page.
Colored pencils: control and soft shading
Colored pencils let you build color gradually and blend shades. Look for thick or triangular pencils, which are easier to hold, and keep a sharpener nearby.
Crayons and gel pens
Chunky crayons are inexpensive, easy to grip and never bleed. Gel pens add sparkle and fine detail, but they cover large areas slowly, so they work best for small accents.
Small comforts that help
- Good lighting, ideally a bright lamp or a seat by a window
- A pencil grip or foam tube to make thin pencils easier to hold
- A sheet of paper or cardboard under the page you're coloring
- A color test page to try shades before you start