Maybe you are looking for something like this: acrylic paint pens?
not sure if they will indent the clay base, but I find them to be pretty inky, so they probably won't so long as you have enough patience.
I wasn't sure if I'm allowed to post links but here it is: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07D2M6B23/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_A6BBA4TY04ND0036MA38
I'm brand new to the hobby (like literally 1 week, 3 paintings down).
You're going to need to layer your paint, so don't bother with expensive ones! I find that an initial thin coat works, and then a thick coat once dried going in the opposite direction with light pressure. Frequently check your work by flipping it over. I'm not great with keeping my lines straight but I've found the faster I draw one the cleaner it looks. I print out my reference pics in black/white for tracing and then have it pulled up on my phone for color matching and double checking lines/shading. Always mix more paint than you think you'll need, especially for important tones like skin where it'll be obvious if the shade is off half way through.
Feel free to message me for any other info/advice! I already have a ton of it lol
Thank you! use these paint pens. They have colour packs as well. After drawing your design on, you let it cure for 24 hours then pop it in the oven for an hour and you're good to go. :)
It's a lot of fun! I use these paint pens. They have colour packs as well.
Ahahha I wasn't sure if it was allowed, but here you go! https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07D2M6B23/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_fabc_A6BBA4TY04ND0036MA38
These paint pens. Once you've used them to draw/paint, you let it cure for 24 hours, then pop it in an oven for a while to set it fully. :)