Copic Markers

[Bonnie221]

I love making cards and I just starting using copic markers. I use cardstock for my cards; but, the markers are bleeding - can anyone tell me why and if I should be using something else instead of cardstock. Thanks, Bonnie

[thecraftysister]

Some cardstocks are better for Copics than others. Which one did you try?

You will find that everyone has their personal favorite... mine is Hammermill Color Copy Digital Cover 80# .
Neenah Classic Crest is another popular choice.

If you are already using a good quality cardstock, it might just be that you are using too much ink when you color... oversaturating can cause bleeding too.

[UnderstandBlue]

Welcome to Splitcoast Bonnie! Enjoy your time here! Please let me know if I can help you with anything! Also take a look at our Tool & product talk forum here and feel free to ask again over there: Splitcoaststampers Stamping Tool & Product Talk Forum: Cuttlebug, Cricut, Crop-a-dile, Stampendous & More FAQs

[Bonnie221]

Thank you both for replying to my question so quickly. I am not using that brand; so, I will look for it. I did not apply too much pressure; so, it must be the paper I am using. Thanks a bunch!

[zacherhc]

You have some bleeding if you used Stazon instead of Memento Ink. Also I love the Neenah Classic Crest!

[Bonnie221]

Glitter Queen - I am using digi stamps; therefore, I am not inking a stamp - is that the reason why it is bleeding - or is it the paper? Thanks for replying to my inquiry. Ta, Bonnie

[thecraftysister]

Hi again Bonnie!

Can you clarify what is bleeding? Is the black line of the printed image bleeding when you color, or is the ink from the copic marker bleeding past the black line of the image?

If the black line from your digi image is bleeding, you can try heat setting the image before coloring by just running an embossing heat gun over it, or let it sit for an hour or so before coloring, so the ink has time to dry thoroughly.

I hope we can help you figure this out!

[QueenOfInkland]

Hi.

There is (1) the black outline bleeding and (2) the copics ink bleeding outside of the black outline.
1. Black outline bleeding could be due to your printer's ink. I found (sadly) that my HP Inkjet printer's ink bleeds with Copics, so I cannot color images that I print on my HP printer with copics (even if I heat set the ink). I understand that Canon printers work pretty well with copics (no bleeding of the black ink). Others have had luck with HP Inkjet and copics, so it might be the ink that I have to use with the model printer that I have.
2. As others mentioned it could be your paper for either black ink bleed or copic ink bleed. The papers that I use that I have good results with using Copics are Neenah crest cover, copics x-press, and the cardstock paper from Wal-Marl.
3. If the issue is that the copic ink is bleeding outside of the image outline, then try not going all of the way to the black printed line when you color. The ink travels when you color.

HTH.

[Bonnie221]

Stampin' Fool - Thanks for the info. I have an HP printer and I heat set the image - so maybe you are right - it could be the HP printer. I will try to avoid the black lines and colour a bit away from them. The bleeding I have is outside the black lines. Thanks again. Bonnie