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Post by scrapperal on May 12, 2018 1:17:07 GMT
When Copics first started getting popular, I went to a few workshops and decided they weren't for me because I knew I'd want them in every color. Then I fell in love with watercolor, but decided it was a little too messy and I couldn't get the right look/colors. Then I went back to color pencils because they were easy to use. Then, I found a box of relatively cheap alcohol pens at Tuesday Morning and now am having fun coloring with them. So I guess what I'm saying is I like them all, but I certainly can't afford to indulge in all of them.
What do you like and why?
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Post by scrappinheather on May 12, 2018 2:08:50 GMT
I LOVE my copics. They are amazing. It is true once you start you have to have them all. But they blend amazingly well, they are perfect to color stamped images, and they are refillable.
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Post by scrapnnana on May 12, 2018 3:11:32 GMT
It depends on the stamps.
If I need to color detailed stamps, my Copics are my first choice.
If I am coloring flowers to be made into 3D blossoms, I use sponge daubers and ink pads.
If I want a softer color, sometimes I use my watercolor pencils, but not that often.
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Post by crazy4scraps on May 12, 2018 3:29:48 GMT
Colored pencils, always. Sometimes I use a blending marker, a blending pencil or Gamsol, sometimes not. I like that I can have them really super sharp for fine details or blunted for layering, blending and shading. I like that I can use them on all colors of cardstock and that they look particularly great on kraft or darker shades of paper.
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Post by gale w on May 12, 2018 4:41:54 GMT
Favorite is copics because it's what I use most often. Next would probably be watercoloring with peerless watercolors or ink pads. I have zig markers and also arteza but I'm still working on getting those to cooperate, and I just started using colored pencils again after finally having carpal tunnel surgery and I need a lot more practice.
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Post by anniefb on May 12, 2018 5:27:58 GMT
Either copics or some kind of watercolour effect (using ink and water brush or my Kuretake gainsai tambi watercolours) because even though I'm not an expert in either, I can still make the colouring look reasonable!
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2018 6:59:36 GMT
I like to use everything.  My coloring choice depends on the stamp. I tend to use my colored pencils the most. I do enjoy coloring in my stamps. Yes, I am crazy about coloring books too, lol. I have a lot of coloring mediums. I will mix and match. I might use colored pencils on some elements and then switch to pastels for others then go to alcohol markers. My top three right now for coloring are- Colored Pencils Gel Pens Alcohol Markers I know investing in them all is tons of money. The one great thing about the coloring book crazy is that coloring tools are so abundant and much cheaper than ever. If you can afford a little bit every month you can find some nice coloring tools for very cheap. I am an artist and I do have professional tools. A lot of my best creations came from playing with Dollar Tree coloring tools. I am not afraid of using them. I won't even touch my Copic's for stamping. I freak out at the thought. Those are my professional markers!!!! I know people will say Dollar Tree or cheap art supplies are just that- CHEAP. Sure they are cheap and will fade but Copic's fade too. Have you looked at YouTube for cheap art supply challenge? I know you are looking for only one. I would pick one as main. Pick up some other frugal supplies as addons too. That's where your coloring will really shine and stand out. You can color your whole image with colored pencils, for example, and it will look amazing. Buying a $5 box of Artist Loft pastels and adding a pretty background will really make your piece look beyond amazing. Hope that helps. |
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Post by missymarlin on May 12, 2018 9:32:53 GMT
For years I have loved coloring with Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol. However, I have lost some enthusiasm as the quality of Prismacolors seem to have deteriorated since they moved production out of the U.S. The pencils break so easily, are crumbly, the names and numbers hard to read and often come with the leads already broken inside. I do enjoy my Derwent watercolor pencils, but often want something with more intense coloring. I tried, but did not really like Inktense pencils. I recently invested in a few Copics. I am in love with them and accumulating more as fast as I can afford. I made 22 Easter cards and 19 Mothers Day cards - all with Copics and am very happy with them. I always thought they were complicated to use, but they couldn't be easier! I wish I had tried them sooner, but I let the cost scare me away.
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Post by marg on May 12, 2018 13:06:55 GMT
I use everything depending on my mood. I just went through a huge watercolor phase. I find using the Zig Clean Colour markers for coloring stamped images is easier than using watercolor paints like my Kuretake Gambai ones - but I love those too, I just have less control over them. The zigs seem to work best on Bristol paper instead of watercolour paper for many people.
You certainly don't need expensive watercolors - Kristina Werner uses the very inexpensive Prang ones, and there are lots of YouTube videos of people using Crayola Super Tip markers for watercoloring - they're about $7 for 50 markers at Target. I also love watercoloring with my reinkers for my stamp pads, I put a drop or two into a paint palette and paint away.
My watercolour phase is coming to a close and I'm finding myself using my Copics a lot again. I've owned my Copics for 10+ years and they are still juicy, and so easy and delightful to work with. I know they're super expensive, but they are really worth the investment, and you can buy them slowly and when they're on sale/with coupons. I was lucky enough to get a few sets for Christmas from my Mother-in-law all those years ago.
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Post by GiantsFan on May 12, 2018 15:42:09 GMT
It depends on what I'm coloring and what mood I'm in. I have Zig's, Prismacolor Pencils, Tombows, Copics, and Distress Inks. For floral I use some type of water color or pencils and Gamsol. For critters, Copics or Tombows.
I'm fairly new to Copics, so right now that's what I'm practicing with. I've pre-stamped a bunch of images and when I get in the mood I just grab a sheet and start coloring.
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Post by riley on May 12, 2018 19:11:31 GMT
If I had more than a dozen Copics I would probably like that medium a lot. Haven’t pulled the trigger on that investment yet. I have turned away from my prismacolors because of breakage and wax bloom and am using polychromos pencils now. Prismacolor makes more vibrant colors though. I also like watercolor. I use Daniel Smith the most but Peerless and gansai are good too. I’ve never mastered my Zig watercolor markers. I also was given a big gently used set of Caran d’ Ache water soluble crayons and like those a lot too. I’m in the market for watercolor pencils so would like to hear which brands people prefer.
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Post by lovestocreate on May 13, 2018 3:43:36 GMT
After trying a lot of different mediums, my personal favorites are my Zigs on bristol paper and Distress Ink on watercolor paper. The Zigs seem to have a bolder color and the Distress Inks can be blended softly, so I use each depending on the look I'm going for.
I have Copics and have struggled a bit with the blending. The tips on the Zigs and Distress Inks give me a bit more control in where my color is going, and I like that I can also use a water brush to blend them.
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My coloring choice depends on the stamp. I tend to use my colored pencils the most. I do enjoy coloring in my stamps. Yes, I am crazy about coloring books too, lol. I have a lot of coloring mediums. I will mix and match. I might use colored pencils on some elements and then switch to pastels for others then go to alcohol markers. 
