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I purchased all the Prismacolor premier markers about 2 years ago that match all the Stampin Up colors. I haven't used them at all to color. I want to use them, but can't find any tutorials out there on these markers. That I need to sell them and try to start my collection of Copic Markers. It would of probably helped if I didn't flunk Coloring 101.
My question Gina is then, how do you know which colors are the best blend for like brown hair. I saw somebody use Sienna and Goldenrod...I would of never guessed to use those two colors together. So...I do I figure out what the best combinations are for skin tones and such?
My question Gina is then, how do you know which colors are the best blend for like brown hair. I saw somebody use Sienna and Goldenrod...I would of never guessed to use those two colors together. So...I do I figure out what the best combinations are for skin tones and such?
I would make a colorchart if I were you. COlor a little bit of each marker and then write the number next to it. Once you actually see the colors on the card stock, it will be a lot easier for you to choose. Then, when you are looking a copic tutorials, keep your chart close by and substitute colors in the prismas that look similar to the copic ones in the tutorials.
And remember, keep a prismacolor blender pen close by. They work just like the Copic ones. In fact, I couldn't find my Copic one and used my prisms one with my copics once and it worked pretty well even with the copics!
You can always light a color by using the blender pen to grab color from another pen. You'll get a lighter shade that way.
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Is there anyone that has color combinations that they use for the dark and light color for let's say a cowboy hat? I need a chart...I am so fresh and new at this, but willing to learn.
I don't know if people do this but it would be nice if they say in their description of their cards what colors they used. That would help me. I know they do it for Copic markers...anybody want to help a newbie???
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I have quite a few combinations of the PC Markers that I go to all the time. I just never wrote them down so you'll have to give me a little time. I guess a blog devoted to using Prismacolors instead of Copics would be useful. Hmmm just may have to think about writing more details on my blog when I use my Prismacolor Markers.
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One thing that I do that works with any coloring medium is stamp multiples of the same image, then try out different color combos on the additional images. When I found a color combo I like, I use it on the image I want for my finished piece.
HTH!
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One thing that I do that works with any coloring medium is stamp multiples of the same image, then try out different color combos on the additional images. When I found a color combo I like, I use it on the image I want for my finished piece.
HTH!
I do this, too. I usually make 4 to 6 of most cards, except maybe a special birthday card here and there that is unique.
I stamp all my images and either cut them to size or use a Nestabilities shape.
Then I stamp several of the images on scrap cardstock also. I try different colors on these test images until I find the combo I want to use.
I have a real conglomeration of markers, from Bics and Sharpies to a few Copics and Prismacolor markers, so "testing" the colors to see how they work together is important.
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Nobody's mentioned this yet, so I thought I'd do it, lol. When I clicked on this thread, the banner up top was for a $10 rebate off a $50 Prismacolor purchase. In case the banner isn't showing up for you, the link is
My question Gina is then, how do you know which colors are the best blend for like brown hair. I saw somebody use Sienna and Goldenrod...I would of never guessed to use those two colors together. So...I do I figure out what the best combinations are for skin tones and such?
Hi Katie. I use Prismacolor markers. For Brown hair, I use Darkbrown, Goldenrod, Oatmeal, Sienna Brown, and Cool Grey 20% blend w/Dark Brown at the darkest parts. You can go on my blog and check out my lastest coloring with Prismacolor Markers. I did color a brunette.
Chrissy,
Went to your blog and loved your video using Prismacolor markers so then went to Dick Blick's and ordered some colors I didn't have yet. Your blog cost me $70! ROFL
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