JustTricia
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Post by JustTricia on Aug 18, 2015 22:53:10 GMT
What paper do you use when you want a blended background? I think that's my problem. Do I need to use a watercolor paper? Or maybe a paper geared toward Copic blending? All I know is my basic white isn't working as I think it should.
Thanks!
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camcas
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Post by camcas on Aug 19, 2015 1:52:13 GMT
Jennifer Mcguire usually uses Neenah solar white or ranger distress cardstock ...good enough for jennifer=good enough for me!!
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Post by chances on Aug 20, 2015 15:37:38 GMT
I use Canson watercolor paper and Other regular white cardstock. I'm learning that blending looks best when you I go do several passes of color. What don't you like about the results you're getting?
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JustTricia
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Post by JustTricia on Aug 20, 2015 17:13:29 GMT
On the regular card stock the tool doesn't seem to slide as well, if that makes sense so the colors don't blend smoothly. I keep getting lines and also if I'm not really careful I get circles from the sponge
I played with watercolor paper the other day and loved it, so I may stick with that. I do need to find some smoother paper as the majority of what I have has some texture to it.
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Post by scrapincin on Aug 21, 2015 10:44:49 GMT
You are right the texture on the card stock picks up more ink. I have used the smoother side if I am inking it. That is why if you dry emboss a design onto the paper and ink it, it defines the design. Also try tapping on a piece of scrap paper before moving your applicator onto the paper to reduce the chance of getting lines and/or the shape of the applicator. They just did a class on backgrounds on Online Classes which I took as a refresher since I had not used my inks for a while. Hope that helps!
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