Alcohol markers

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, such as Spectrum Noir, Altenew …

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)