Best Ink for Images (to prevent bleeding) When Using Copics

lvlabs · 03-02-2009

Maybe I need to allow the stamped image to dry longer. I use Stazon and it bleeds even when I avoid the lines as much as possible. What say you?

rj77 · 03-02-2009

I'm no expert here, but I've read you should NOT use staz-on with the copics. I've used the hybrid ink from PTI and it works great.

RiverIsis · 03-02-2009

I use Memento.

Pipergirl · 03-02-2009

I use Momento and Versafine- they both work great but the Momento dries much quicker!

crystalkbk · 03-02-2009

I find that Tim Holtz Black ink works the best for me, I like momento too!

lvlabs · 03-02-2009

As I'm shopping at PTI I see a Fresh Snow ink is available, is it better than the white Stazon? I really don't like that stuff.

ddaniels · 03-02-2009

I use memento and brillance on neenah classic solor white paper. Great combo for coloring with copics.

luvallthisstampin · 03-02-2009

I use Memento on Gina K pure luxury cardstock. I can color and color and color and the ink does not bleed at all!

Lilliann · 03-02-2009

I use momento tuxedo black, I notice if you let it sit for a short time it doesn't bleed. Except whenI try using the blender pen then it bleeds like crazy. Im taking a copics color class next week. SWEET!!!!

a_place_for_ink · 03-02-2009

If you can afford to get another pad, try the one specifically formulated for using with Copics by A-Muse art stamps. It's fabulous, quick drying and never smears! I believe it is also recommended by Marianne who does a Copic Blog called I like markers:
http://ilikemarkers.blogspot.com/

Good luck! The other inks are great too, but Amuse is the FASTEST drying and never smears one for me! The others sometimes smear depending on which cardstock is used...but not A-Muse's ink!

Here's the link to the inkpad:
http://www.amuseartstamps.com/CartGenie/prod-2843.htm

lvlabs · 03-02-2009

Thanks to everyone for their expertise!

OMG, a_place_for_ink, this is some very, very helpful info including the awesome blog. Also I always can use a good "reason" to visit a muse, I love 'em mucho!

palval77 · 03-03-2009

I happen to use Memento and It works very well for me.

DoodleDee · 03-03-2009

I use Memento Tuxedo Black ...I hated my Stazon and tossed it LOL

It did nothing but stain up my stamps bad (had to buy stazon stamp cleaner to get it off) and it bleeds too much.

a_place_for_ink · 03-08-2009

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Originally Posted by lvlabs

Thanks to everyone for their expertise!

OMG, a_place_for_ink, this is some very, very helpful info including the awesome blog. Also I always can use a good "reason" to visit a muse, I love 'em mucho!

Do let us know what you think if you try that black ink! I've been using it all weekend, and am almost ready to send the other black inks on their way....that's how much I believe it works!

lvlabs · 03-08-2009

I will post and let y'all know! I bought the A Muse pads (before I ordered they confirmed which one for Copics) on Wednesday but my order didn't ship til Friday. So it should be here tomorrow but now I'm still waiting on my Monday SU order to ship out with my new patty's day set so I can use my copics but I imagine I'll just do something else so I can try the pads.

blueheron · 03-08-2009

Quick question here---where can you buy Memento Black ink? Is it only on-line?

I tried Joann's, Wal-mart, Target and my LSS (that's all we have here, besides a lot of snow right now) and haven't been able to find any. I want SO BADLY to try some out with my Bic markers because the Staz-on, black dye ink, and black chalk ink I have all smear. I even tried embossing pigment ink with black embossing powder over it, and it STILL smeared.

lvlabs · 03-08-2009

Our local craft store Hobby Lobby carries that product line but were out of the black when I went on Thursday. So other than that all I know is on-line.

AmberAKAmom · 03-08-2009

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Originally Posted by a_place_for_ink

If you can afford to get another pad, try the one specifically formulated for using with Copics by A-Muse art stamps. It's fabulous, quick drying and never smears! I believe it is also recommended by Marianne who does a Copic Blog called I like markers:
http://ilikemarkers.blogspot.com/

Good luck! The other inks are great too, but Amuse is the FASTEST drying and never smears one for me! The others sometimes smear depending on which cardstock is used...but not A-Muse's ink!

Here's the link to the inkpad:
http://www.amuseartstamps.com/CartGenie/prod-2843.htm

Thank you, I just ordered!

Cinnistew · 03-08-2009

I use Versafine Onyx Black and Clear Detail Embossing powder... the embossing really makes the colors of the Copics pop! I have also used Memento Tuxedo Black and it also works great.

iluvpaper2 · 03-08-2009

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Originally Posted by Cinnistew

I use Versafine Onyx Black and Clear Detail Embossing powder... the embossing really makes the colors of the Copics pop! I have also used Memento Tuxedo Black and it also works great.

I use both of these methods too! The embossing insures absolutely no bleeding!

Gatomom · 03-08-2009

Ive been embossing also and although I love the way it looks I have missed a teeny tiny spot before and it bleed which makes me crazy so I was going to try the Memento I went to two of my LSS this weekend neither had any so I will try an online source.

r2mckinl · 03-09-2009

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Originally Posted by ddaniels

I use memento and brillance on neenah classic solor white paper. Great combo for coloring with copics.

I have heard that the Memento ink in Tuxedo black, with the Neenah Solar white paper are THE BEST.

Myself, I use Ranger Distress ink in Black Soot, and it works quite well, but I've been wanting the Memento and the Neenah to try.

You are definitely NOT supposed to use Staz-On with them. It only works with water-based inks, not with alcohol-based inks, like Copics.

HTH!

a_place_for_ink · 03-09-2009

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Originally Posted by blueheron

Quick question here---where can you buy Memento Black ink? Is it only on-line?

I tried Joann's, Wal-mart, Target and my LSS (that's all we have here, besides a lot of snow right now) and haven't been able to find any. I want SO BADLY to try some out with my Bic markers because the Staz-on, black dye ink, and black chalk ink I have all smear. I even tried embossing pigment ink with black embossing powder over it, and it STILL smeared.

I believe you can get it at almost any retail stamp store (maybe they have to special order it though if not a regular line they carry all the time).
I also found it at the Joann Super store in my area one time but haven't looked for it lately.

a_place_for_ink · 03-09-2009

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Originally Posted by lvlabs

I will post and let y'all know! I bought the A Muse pads (before I ordered they confirmed which one for Copics) on Wednesday but my order didn't ship til Friday. So it should be here tomorrow but now I'm still waiting on my Monday SU order to ship out with my new patty's day set so I can use my copics but I imagine I'll just do something else so I can try the pads.

Can't wait for you to try it and LOVE it!

stampaholic17 · 03-09-2009

I use Palette Noir. You can buy it through PTI. I've also used Adirondack Pitch Black but I like the Palette ink best. Haven't tried Memento or Tim Holtz's Black Soot.

Milmil · 03-09-2009

I have tried enough ink pad ......and I have to say Menento is the winner.

purpleflowers · 03-09-2009

If you want to check out some seriously thorough tests done on various papers/inks with copics, Prismacolor markers (also alcohol ink) and SU Markers, check out this thread, post #7 for a link to Dana's blog with her results.

lvlabs · 03-10-2009

still waiting........pkg didn't leave Los Angeles until MONDAY evening! A Muse shipped it late Friday. I will post my "opinion" once it gets here. I don't have any special white except SU's so it still might not give me the perfect result I'd like. So it's possible I'll need to order some of the paper that was recommended on this post.

Gina K. Designs · 03-10-2009

Memento Ink works great with NO heat setting. Palette and Brilliance both require heat setting. Memento also works great with Pencils and OMS and watercoloring. I like a one pad fits all ink and I also can't stand having to drag out my heat tool every time I want to color with Copics.

jeanstamping2 · 03-11-2009

The two Black inks I use all the time are: Palette Noir ink & Momento ink.

No ink Bleeding when I color with my Copic Markers.

I also use White Cardstock from The Angel Company and Whisper White Cardstock from SU.

MrsDeadman · 03-11-2009

I used momento in black tuxedo and I haven't had any problems at all with my Copics!

blueheron · 03-12-2009

I'll have to order Memento on-line. Any recommendations about where to get it where shipping won't cost more than the pad?

lvlabs · 03-16-2009

Well I ordered the A Muse pad they recommended for Copics via email and I'm sad.

When stamping on SU Whisper White paper it takes up to 5 minutes to dry AND the ink doesn't like the SU markers as I was going over lightly on a small spot for emphasis on a image and it bled.

Can the SU paper be the cause of it taking time to try? I don't know but I'm pretty bummed. I'll try the Copics tomorrow...................

lvlabs · 05-16-2009

Just wanted to update....Linda from a muse contacted me, sent me their paper to try with the pad they sell for copics and presto! Perfect results and no smearing!