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i was wondering which ink pad works best for coloring with copics? i remember reading that i shouldn't use a solvent ink, so that means no staz-on. which ink can i stamp with that won't bleed when i try to color?
I use Staz-on with very few problems, except for using the blender, then it bleeds like crazy. But I know Ellen Hutson did a series of articles on her blog about copics including which color ink to recommend. Also, Copic recommends Tsukineko Brillance. Here is the link to Ellen's ink comparison: Copic which ink?
Memento Tuxedo Black is a hands-down favorite, second to that is Brilliance but it either has to be heat-set, left overnight to dry or embossed (fine detail clear embossing powder works great).
Marianne (the marker lady) did a review and also found MY favourite ink (Ranger Nick Bantock, Lamp Black) to fair well.. i love that ink, and use nothing else!
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I am going to go out on a limb and disagree with Memento being the best. I did a test with Memento, Versafine, and Adirondack Pitch Black. The Memento didn't get even coverage on my stamp and looked grey, the Versafine bled when I colored over it, and the Adirondack looked awesome. Rich black color, even coverage, and no bleeding.
So my vote goes to Ranger Adirondack Pitch Black. Sorry Memento fans!!
I have used all of the inks talked about here. I have to agree with the Memento Ink lovers it is my favorite, closely followed by the Adirondack Pitch Black. I find the Memento Ink is a little crisper and darker than the Adirondack. Neither of them bleed when using watercolors. I didn't enjoy using the Brilliance as much as the other two.
I've had much success with Memento Tuxedo black. Before finding it, I also used Marvy Dye black ink and Adirondack Pitch Black Dye ink, though both of these required heat setting first.
Memento, hands down - no if's, and's, or but's about it!! I found some at Hobby Lobby last week for 50% off - $2.50 per pad. A-mazing!!
Karolyn recommended this to me last week and I picked up black and brown. I had some Copics that I bought a while back and wasn't happy with using Stazon because it smeared. I tried Memento and no smears- I didn't even have to wait for it to dry! Now I need more Copics! I bought 8 more today and I have a lot on my Christmas wish list!
I have tried many ink pads, because I didn't want to buy, yet another black ink pad. Stazon, and pallet NOir BOTH bled like crazy even when I heat set it. The only ink I have found that gives me great results is Momento Tuxedo Black. I was ready to give my markers up until I tried this ink.
My best success for Copics is embossing Tunesiko Black India ink (using Versamark and SU clear embossing powder). I really like the look and no suprises!
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Every once in a while a see a huge spike in my blog stats, and it always turns out that somebody on Splitcoast has linked to my black ink test. I have a few more experiments planned... stay tuned!
Every once in a while a see a huge spike in my blog stats, and it always turns out that somebody on Splitcoast has linked to my black ink test. I have a few more experiments planned... stay tuned!
I can't wait to see what you come up with next!
You deserve the accolades...you really are amazing! And, you save me money! LOL
Memento Onyx Black hands down. I also found that using Neenah paper has made all of the difference in the world. I had my copics for close to a year and didn't really use them as I didn't like the results. I now LOVE my copics.
i was wondering which ink pad works best for coloring with copics? i remember reading that i shouldn't use a solvent ink, so that means no staz-on. which ink can i stamp with that won't bleed when i try to color?
All of the following work great with Copic:
A Muse* Black (dye)
Tsukineko's Memento Line* (dye): Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa, etc.
Ranger's Adirondack Line (dye): Pitch Black, Espresso, etc.)
Tsukineko Brilliance Line* (pigment): Graphite Black (heat set; pigment inks work extremely well with Copic, but, must be heat set or clear embossed)
Ranger's Nick Bantock Line (dye): Lamp Black
* = my personal preference
Some folks like Tsukineko's Versafine Onyx Black, but, while it claims to be an "instant dry" pigment ink, it really isn't/doesn't; I always have smearing issues/bad luck with that ink. :( Some folks really love it, tho.
HTH,
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best inkpad to use with copics?
