Alcohol markers

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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. A good alternative to Copic seems to be Ohuhu markers.

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)