Another starter kit question...ink colors?

[janor26]

Hi everyone,
I finally decided to take the plunge and become a hobby demo. {so excited!} I will probably not buy all the full size inks as I do not have the space and really prefer the portability and ease of the spots. Since the kit comes with six full size classic inks, I want to choose some that will get lots of use. So far thinking of getting Basic Black, Chocolate Chip and Going Grey...what do you ladies think, any suggestions?

Thanks!

[chemteacher]

You have chosen good neutral colors. How about Night of Navy or Not Quite Navy? Or a Certainly Celery, real red, or Mellow Moss. These are just colors I tend to use a lot. Sahara Sand is also a GREAT neutral. Too bad, you can't get crafts...cause Craft white is a necessity!!!

[Joan B]

I just selected mine and because I have the regular colors I got some of the incolors and sahara sand. I do not recommend the basic black or brown as they are not a true watercolor. That said, if you are only going to have a few full size pads, I would get ones that you would most likely use for background stamps. Spots are great, but not great for inking up a background or brayering.

Personally, if I were getting just a few, I'd go with Night of Navy, Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Blush Blossom, the Dark Grey (can't remember the name) and Black (if you don't need it for watercoloring) because I think these make nice backgrounds on a variety of different color papers.

[jenguin]

Basic Grey is a must!! I now use this for watercoloring - it is much more waterproof than black. I almost never use my black. I use brown a lot - so choc. chip is an excellent choice. Maybe a red too? I use red a lot, but I think it depends on what YOU use!! Have fun!

[Suzy_H]

Can we order the in colors? That is what I would get besides the brown black and gray...

[UrgentCookie]

I would get the Basic Gray, Basic Black, and Basic Brown as they are all able to be used with watercoloring. I really like mine. :0)

[jutta]

I'd for sure get Versamark! I use it allllll the time!

Jutta