Be very careful lifting and replacing the hive frames. You could inadvertently kill the queen.
Any acrylic-based paint is fine. Many beekeepers use model paint or even paint pens. White paint is used for queens marked in years ending in 1 or 6. If the year ends in 2 or 7, use yellow. Use red for years ending in 3 or 8. Green paint is used for years ending in 4 or 9. Use blue for years ending in 5 or 0.
Some apiaries sell marking kits that let you confine the queen to a small plastic box during marking, but this isn’t a requirement.
