Copic HELP!!!!!

[peta0707]

I've just bought a couple of 'skin colour' copic markers. Thought I would practice shading faces on my stamped images before I buy 'real colours'. My call for HELP is this - the stamped ink is smudging or bleeding - am I pressing too hard or using the wrong inkpad. Images stamped with SU Basic Black and left to dry for several hours before colouring. Any advice would be muchly appreciated.

[rsalamon]

I would suggest using a different ink. Also the paper you are using may have some effect as well. I personally use Papertrey Ink's white cardstock and Memento's Tuxedo Black ink when using Copics. I don't have any smearing problems and I'm able to color right away - no waiting to have the ink dry.

Good luck in finding what works for you!

[NikiE]

I think it is the ink, too. The inks I use are momento, brilliance (heat set) and palette (heat set).

[peta0707]

Thanks, will give it a go with different ink

[lilian]

Memento inks dry faster, no heat gun needed for me.

[Colleen Schaan]

I agree...it's the ink. I get the best luck with Ranger's Adirondack... (you will find that some inks work for some people and not for others.) You may have to try a few different inks and paper combinations to find what works best for you.

[*danavee*]

I recently did an experiment with 14 inks, three cardstocks, copics & Prismacolor markers... it's on my blog here.

My verdict: Memento or Ranger Nick Bantock on PaperTrey Stamper's Select cardstock.

[jeanstamping2]

I use SU WW cardstock and Palette Noir ink No heat Setting.

[dstfrommi]

I love the Memento ink. Literally within seconds of stamping you can color with the Copics. I do love the Papertrey white paper, but if you want another paper that comes in different shades of white, off white, & ivory, the Neenah Classic Crest (80 lb.) works really well with the copics.

[KathiR]

Wow danavee! That was cool! I love Nick Bantock inks and never would have thought to use them with my Copics. Thanks!