Paper for Prismacolors

[jenmitchell]

One of my crafty goals for the new year was to learn and try new things. I recently bought some Prismacolor pencils and now wonder about what paper they work best with (or if it even matters). I'd love to hear your feedback. Thanks!!

[dini]

Hi Jen! For pencil work I like paper with a little tooth or texture to it - I usually just grab whatever is closest to me, but I like Neenah Classic Crest, Georgia Pacific (what I call Walmart White), and Bristol (the pad I have (Strathmore?) is smooth on one side and more toothy on the other side. The tooth gives the pigment somewhere to go on your paper - the toothier the paper, the more texture there is to fill with color.

[jenmitchell]

Thanks Dina. Of course I have none of those so I may need to do some shopping! I've got lots of different whites so I'll do some experimenting with ones that aren't so smooth.

[kyann22]

Jen, if you learn to use them maybe you can teach me! I have them from a long time ago and am a still unsure of what to do with them.