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[debamas]

What do you color your stamped images with? Colored pencils, markers, copics? I'm in the learning stage of using stamps and have only colored with some colored pencils. I have learned to use a blending pen with them. They look nice but wonder if I could do better with another method?

[Elannah]

I just invested in all the Copics so hopefully I will learn to colour with them. I have Tim Holtz's markers too but have never used them :O but hope to sometime!

Elannah

[JillinIN]

I like to use a blending pen with twinkling H2Os when I color in my stamps which isn't too often, but I really like the look of them colored in.

[Elannah]

I have a million Twinkling H2os that I need to use. I have a water pen will that work?

Elannah

[need2scrap]

Honestly I have never colored any of them in. I try not to use stamps that should be colored in...I have been using mostly titles/words, stamped in different colors. I have a whole bunch of copics, but really haven't used them.

[Elannah]

Sounds like we need some advice from the pros. I have a friend who is an artist with copics. I call her a master colourer. She does amazing things. maybe I could bring her here and see if she can show us how to do it.

Elannah

[debamas]

Sounds like we need some advice from the pros. I have a friend who is an artist with copics. I call her a master colourer. She does amazing things. maybe I could bring her here and see if she can show us how to do it.

Elannah

I've been leery of putting out the money for copics until I know I'd like them and could use them. I'm not an artist and worry about messing up the whole thing, LOL!

[debamas]

I like to use a blending pen with twinkling H2Os when I color in my stamps which isn't too often, but I really like the look of them colored in.

I've not tried the twinklings, do they color bright or light or depends on how you apply them?

[butterfly843]

Copics usually, but I also have some art pencils and crayons I got at Michaels

[KelB]

I use Copics now. I used pencils and mineral spirits until I won a bunch of used copics off of kathy racoosin's blog. I added colors here and there. Love them. I tried a pack of the spectrum noir markers I picked up at J's and I find them a LOT harder to use vs the copics and will just add copic colors as needed.

[Scrap Bug]

I use Prismacolor pencils and then use odorless mineral spirts with a blending stump to blend the colors. It's easy and looks super nice, plus it's fun.

[jnet]

I use Prisma watercolor pencils and then a little brush with water. I tried the Copics but I couldn't get them to work as easily as the pencils.

[writerlady]

I use Prismacolor pencils, Prismacolor alcohol markers (sparingly, because I can't refill them), and Spectrum Noir markers. I have a Christmas request in already for a set of Copics. Any advice on what colors I should start with?

[debamas]

I use Prismacolor pencils, Prismacolor alcohol markers (sparingly, because I can't refill them), and Spectrum Noir markers. I have a Christmas request in already for a set of Copics. Any advice on what colors I should start with?

YES, I need to know too. So many shades of colors! I'm anxious to see how they do. I like the pencils but want to see what else I can do.

[debamas]

I use Prisma watercolor pencils and then a little brush with water. I tried the Copics but I couldn't get them to work as easily as the pencils.

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Mine aren't Prisma. I bought a beginner's pack to watercolor. I see several mentions of this brand. Are they better than most?

[TheNonna]

I usually stamp on patterned paper then cut out my image. But occasionally I use regular colored pencils or Prisma watercolor pencils. I have some markers, but I'm not real sure on getting them to blend.... that's why I haven't bought the Copics, I just don't know how to color anymore.
(PS: I saw that the flesh tone set and a few other are on sale here now).

[debamas]

I usually stamp on patterned paper then cut out my image. But occasionally I use regular colored pencils or Prisma watercolor pencils. I have some markers, but I'm not real sure on getting them to blend.... that's why I haven't bought the Copics, I just don't know how to color anymore.
(PS: I saw that the flesh tone set and a few other are on sale here now).

Never thought of stamping on patterned paper. How interesting. I'll go look at those copics.

[cort]

I have a million Twinkling H2os that I need to use. I have a water pen will that work?

Elannah

Yes it will work..or you can use regular artist brushes...i usually use those with mine.

[cort]

You may also want to look at spectrum noir markers..they are cheaper then copics..and are sold in color families of six for most sets..then there are some 24 count sets. I own the whole range of them. I bought most packs of 6 for roughly 8 dollars a pack. Are they the same quality as the copics..probably not..but for me they are great..plus i could afford to get them all so i wouldn't be limited with my color choices. I need to experiment more with their skin tones...so far i like copic a little better for those..but i think once i start practicing it will get easier.

Something else to color with is distress inks...i just stamp them on my craft mat..spritz a little water to the side..dip brush in water then in ink and paint with them. Love this method and use it a lot.


Oh...with copics and spectrum noir...momento tuxedo black is a great choice to stamp you images with....staz on will "bleed" and could ruin your marker.

[debamas]

You may also want to look at spectrum noir markers..they are cheaper then copics..and are sold in color families of six for most sets..then there are some 24 count sets. I own the whole range of them. I bought most packs of 6 for roughly 8 dollars a pack. Are they the same quality as the copics..probably not..but for me they are great..plus i could afford to get them all so i wouldn't be limited with my color choices. I need to experiment more with their skin tones...so far i like copic a little better for those..but i think once i start practicing it will get easier.

Something else to color with is distress inks...i just stamp them on my craft mat..spritz a little water to the side..dip brush in water then in ink and paint with them. Love this method and use it a lot.


Oh...with copics and spectrum noir...momento tuxedo black is a great choice to stamp you images with....staz on will "bleed" and could ruin your marker.

Great info! Thanks for the suggestions...just what I needed!