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Alcohol markers give a very even, homogenous result when coloring in images.
 
Alcohol markers give a very even, homogenous result when coloring in images.
 
== Brands of markers ==
 
== Brands of markers ==
The best type of alcohol marker is Copic. [[Copic markers]] are artist-grade markers, come in a variety of colors but are on the more expensive side.
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The best type of alcohol marker is '''Copic'''. [[Copic markers]] are artist-grade markers, come in a variety of colors but are on the more expensive side. They are the easiest to blend with.
 
A good alternative to Copic seems to be Ohuhu markers.
 
A good alternative to Copic seems to be Ohuhu markers.
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Chameleon pens use the concept of a colorless blender to give a gradient look by going from a very light color to the actual color of the marker.
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Other brands of alcohol markers are also available.
  
 
== Stamping ink ==
 
== Stamping ink ==

Revision as of 13:44, 15 October 2020

Alcohol markers give a very even, homogenous result when coloring in images.

Brands of markers

The best type of alcohol marker is Copic. Copic markers are artist-grade markers, come in a variety of colors but are on the more expensive side. They are the easiest to blend with. A good alternative to Copic seems to be Ohuhu markers.

Chameleon pens use the concept of a colorless blender to give a gradient look by going from a very light color to the actual color of the marker.

Other brands of alcohol markers are also available.

Stamping ink

If you want to color in a stamped image with alcohol markers, you'll need the right ink to prevent smearing, such as:

  • My Favorite Things Extreme Black
  • Gina K. Designs Obsidian black (amalgam)
  • Memento Tuxedo Black
  • Lawn Fawn Jet Black

Paper

To get a good result, you need to saturate your (heavyweight) paper with ink. Some good options here are:

  • Neenah Classic Crest Solar White Cover 80 lbs (or 110 lbs if you want something sturdier)
  • Transotype Perfect Colouring Paper (250 gsm)
  • Clairefontaine DCP (300 gsm)